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MR 1-4 Flashcards

1
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What does MR stand for?

A

Materials & Resources

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2
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What is the MR prerequisite?

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Storage and collection of recyclables.

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3
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What is the intent of the MR prerequisite?

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Reduction in landfill.

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What items must be recycled at minimum?

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Paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals.

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5
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What is MR Credit 1 called?

A

Building Reuse

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What are 5 intents of Building Reuse Credit?

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Extend existing stock, conserve resources, retain cultural resources, reduce waste, reduce environmental impacts.

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How many points are available for Building Reuse?

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Three

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What is the minimum level requirement available for Building Reuse?

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75% of structure and shell reused.

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How is structure and shell defined for Building Reuse?

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Exterior skin and framing.

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10
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What is excluded for structure and shell for reuse of building?

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Window assemblies (for energy efficiency).

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What is required for Building Reuse Credit 1.2?

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100% of structure and shell reused.

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What is required for Building Reuse Credit 1.3?

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100% of structure and shell reused AND 50% of non-shell areas.

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How is nonshell defined for Building Reuse?

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Walls, floor coverings, and ceiling systems.

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What does LEED prefer upgraded in Building Reuse credit?

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Upgrade windows, mechanical systems, and plumbing fixtures.

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What is MR Credit 2 called?

A

Construction Waste Management

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16
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What are 2 intents of Construction Waste Management credits?

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Divert debris from landfill and redirect salvage and recyclables.

17
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How many points are available for Construction Waste Management?

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Two

18
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What is required for Construction Waste Management credits?

A

Waste management plan, quantifying material diversion goals.

19
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How do you calculate the percentage of Construction Waste Management Credits?

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Calculations can be done by weight or volume, but must be consistent throughout.

20
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Do you need a plan for Construction Waste Management credits?

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Yes, required.

21
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Can you donate salvage materials to nonprofits?

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Yes, LEED even uses Habitat as example.

22
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What is required for Construction Waste Management Credit 2.1?

A

Recycle or salvage 50%.

23
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What is required for Construction Waste Management Credit 2.2?

A

Recycle or salvage 75%.

24
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What is a strategy for Waste Management credits?

A

Designate a specific area on site for recycling and track efforts throughout the construction process.

25
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What is MR Credit 3 called?

A

Resource Reuse

26
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What is intent of Resource Reuse credits?

A

Extend life of materials reduces demand of virgin materials and reduces waste.

27
Q

How many points are available for Resource Reuse?

A

Two

28
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What is required for Resource Reuse Credit 3.1?

A

Specify 5% salvage or refurbished or reused materials.

29
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What is required for Resource Reuse Credit 3.2?

A

Specify 10% salvage or refurbished or reused materials.

30
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Name some materials recommended for Resource Reuse?

A

Beams, posts, paneling, doors and frames, cabinets, furniture, brick and decorative items.

31
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What measure is used to calculate Resource Reuse credit?

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Percentage of total cost of building materials (not including labor and equipment).

32
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What is MR Credit 4 called?

A

Recycled Content

33
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What are 2 intents of Recycled Content points?

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Increase demand for recycled content materials and reduce extraction for new materials.

34
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How many points are available for Recycled Content?

A

Two

35
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What is required for Recycled Content Credit 4.1?

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Use materials with recycled content such that the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus one-half of the post- industrial content constitutes at
least 5% of the total value of the materials in the project.

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What is required for Recycled Content Credit 4.2?

A

Use materials with recycled content such that the sum of post-consumer recycled content plus one-half of the post- industrial content constitutes at
least 10% of the total value of the materials in the project.

37
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What is post-consumer Recycled Content?

A

Materials that are not byproducts of an industrial process, but rather, that have been collected after being used by consumers.

38
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What is post-industrial Recycled Content?

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Left over materials from industrial process (leftover fiber in paper making).

39
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What is a strategy for Recycled Content credits?

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Establish a project goal, identify material suppliers that can achieve this goal.

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