Standards to memorize for exam

Question 1

ASHRAE 55

Answer 1

Standard that defines the range of indoor thermal environmental conditions acceptable to a majority of occupants.
Mnemonic: to stay warm you put your hands (which have 5 fingers) and wrap around your body, therefore “55” is about thermal comfort.

Question 2

ASHRAE 90.1

Answer 2

Standard that sets minimum requirements for energy-efficient design of most buildings. (except low-rise residential)
Mnemonic: When I was growing up in the 90’s the electric slide was cool. 90 = energy use

Question 3

ASHRAE 62.1

Answer 3

Standard that specifies ventilation rates and other measures to provide indoor air quality and minimizes adverse health effects.
Mnemonic: 62 rhymes with IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)

Question 4

ASHRAE 52.2

Answer 4

The air-filter standard. Measures air filter efficiency by how well the filter captures specific particle sizes
Mnemonic: a face mask with 5 folds and 2 layers is the ultimate filter for COVID-19. 52 = air filter efficiency.

Question 5

As MERV filter rating system increases….?

Answer 5

Filters with higher MERV ratings trap small particles more effectively.

Question 6

ISO 14044

Answer 6

Specifies requirements and provides guidelines for life-cycle assessment (LCA).
Mnemonic: number 4 in Asian culture is associated with death. The 3 “4”s represent birth, life, and death. The remaining 1 and 0 make “10” and represent the whole LCA process and analysis of it.

Question 7

Montreal Protocol

Answer 7

This protocol banned the production of CFC refrigerants and is phasing out HCFC refrigerants.
Mnemonic: Roses are red and Violets are blue, CFCs kills our ozone layer and HCFCs will not be pursued.

Question 8

In order to get credit for sourcing regional materials, they must be sourced within ____ miles

Answer 8

100 (miles)

Question 9

Green vehicles are cars that have a minimum green score of ___ on the ACEEE annual vehicle rating guide.

Answer 9

45

Question 10

Indoor and Outdoor water use reduction are recognized as being what percentage much better than code?

Answer 10

20% and 30% better than code respectively

CHECK

Question 11

What are the baseline Flush and Flow rates?

Answer 11

1.6 gpf toilet, 1.0 gpf urinal, and 2.2gpm faucet

Note: LEED requires 20% better than these baselines.