Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

LEED AP > Water Efficiency (WE) > Flashcards

Water Efficiency (WE) Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
LEED Green Associate flashcards
1
Q

What systems can be
submetered for WE Credit-Water
Metering?

A

Two or more of the following:
-Irrigation
-Indoor plumbing fixtures and
fittings
-Domestic hot water
-Boilers
-Reclaimed water
-Other process water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What percent of water
distribution must be
submetered for irrigation,
indoor plumbing fixtures,
domestic hot water, or other
process water?

A

80% must be submetered

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What frequency must
metered data be compiled
for Building-Level-Water
Metering?

A

Monthly and annual
summaries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How long must a project
commit to sharing metering
data with USGBC and when
must the sharing begin?

A

A five-year period beginning
on the date the project
accepts LEED certification or
typical occupancy, whichever
comes first

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What type of water is
municipally supplied
claimed/recycled water?

A

Using EPA’s WaterSense
Water Budget Tool

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What minimum percent
reduction of outdoor water
use is required from a
calculated baseline?

A

30% reduction from the
calculated baseline for the
site’s peak watering month

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How can reductions be
achieved for WE
Prerequisite Outdoor Water
Use Reduction?

A
  1. Plant species selection
    AND
  2. Irrigation efficiency
    Alternative water sources
    CANNOT be used for the
    prerequisite
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What areas are excluded
from outdoor water use
reduction calculations?

A

Nonvegetated surfaces
(permeable and
impermeable pavement)
are excluded. Athletic
fields, food gardens, and
playgrounds can be
included or excluded at
the project teams’
discretion.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What percent reduction is
required for WE Credit
Outdoor Water Use
Reduction?

A

50% from the calculated
baseline for the site’s peak
watering month.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How can reductions beyond 30% be
achieved for outdoor water use
reduction?

A

Any combination of efficiency,
alternative water sources, and
smart scheduling technologies

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What reduction is automatically earned when installing smart irrigation controls for WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction?

A

15% from the baseline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What indoor water use
reduction percent earns
exemplary performance?

A

55%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What must be conducted for
Cooling Tower Water Use?

A

A one-time potable water
analysis measuring at least
the required five control
parameters

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What minimum number of
cooling tower cycles would
earn a project 2 points?

A

A 10-cycle minimum.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Any individual energy end
use that represents ______
percent of the total annual
consumption of the
building must have an
advanced energy meter?

A

10%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the default gender
ratio for indoor water use
reduction calculations?

A

1 to 1; i.e. 50/50 male to
female

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What fixtures and fittings
must be included in the
indoor water use reduction
calculations?

A

Water closets, urinals,
lavatory faucets, showers,
kitchen sink faucets, and pre-
rinse spray valves

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is WaterSense?

A

WaterSense is a partnership
program sponsored by EPA,
helping consumers identify
water-efficient products and
programs.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Tool that calculates a baseline landscape water requirement (WR) of a typical landscape?

A

EPA Water Sense Budget Tool

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Landscape Water requirement information is used for which WE-Prerequisite/credit?

A

Outdoor Water Use Reduction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What Equipment should be installed in cooling towers and evaporative condensers per WE-Prerequisite-Indoor Water Use Reduction?

A

Make up water meters
-Conductivity controllers and overflow alarms
-Efficient drift eliminators reduce drift to a maximum of .002% of recirculated water volume for counterflow towers and 0.005% of recirculated water flow for cross-flow towers.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Types of fixtures that can have Water Sense labels?

A

Tank type toilets
Water using urinals
Private lavatory faucets
Shower heads

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What types of Fixtures not labeled by Water Sense and must comply with percentage reduction criteria for WE-Prerequisite:
Indoor Water Use Reduction?

A

Tankless toilets
Composting toilets and waterless toilets
Waterless urinals
Public lavatory faucets

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What area should be excluded from landscape area calculations for WE Credit-Outdoor Water Use Reduction?

A. Permeable pavement
B Food garden
C. Vegetated playground
D Athletic field

A

A.

Vonvegetated surfaces, such as permeable or impermeable pavement, should be excluded from landscape area calculations.
Athletic fields and playgrounds (if vegetated) and food gardens may be included or excluded at the project team’s discretion.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What Information is required by the USGBC Indoor Water Use Calculator in order to determine water consumption ?

A

Project occupancy numbers
Gender ratio
Days of operation
Fixture types used in the project

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Provide 3 examples of potable water sources that must be metered for a project pursuing LEED
certification.

A

Public Water Supply
On-site Well
On-site potable water treatment system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

What percent reduction should a project team assume if they specify weather-based irrigation controllers to achieve WE- Outdoor Water Use Reduction?

A

15%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

What is the definition of landscape water requirement?

A

Total amount of water used during peak water season (summer) for landscaping areas.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

How should team address different building users when making calculations for indoor water use?

A

Project team must calculate each group separately using the USGBC spreadsheet by adding one
tab for each user type to the spreadsheet.

30
Q

For Project pursuing LEED certification. Which 3 factors should building owner confirm with the utility
company for building-level metering?

A

Location of meter
Accessibility to meter
Reporting system comm to utility

31
Q

LEED BD+C rating system takes Efficiency First approach for which prerequisites?

A

WE- Indoor Water Use Reduction
WE-P Outdoor Water Use Reduction
EA- Minimum Energy Performance

32
Q

What is the minimum water use reduction for WE-Prerequisite: Outdoor Water Use Option 2?

A

30% from baseline of LWR

33
Q

Using smart sensor technology that meets WaterSense criteria. What percent water reduction of
outdoor water use is automatically achieved from baseline?

A

15%

34
Q

What alternative water source can be used for irrigation?

A

Reclaimed Wastewater
Gray Water
Swimming Pool Backwash Filter
Reefer Condensate
Rainwater
Stormwater
Foundation drain water
Steam System Condensate
Fluid Cooler Dishcharge
Food steamer discharge
Combination oven discharge
Industrial process water
Fire pump test water,
Municipally supplied teated waste water,
Ice machine condensate

35
Q

What are the Concerns when considering alternative water sources?

A

Salinity
Timing and reliability of alternative water supply

36
Q

Ineligible water sources for WE-C Indoor Water Use Reduction?

A

Raw water from natural surface bodies of water
Streams
Rivers
Groundwater
Well water
Seawater
Water discharged from open-loop geothermal system

37
Q

First step to implement WE- Cooling tower water use?

A

Professional must perform chemical analysis

38
Q

What information used for EPA Water Sense Water Budget Tool to estimate a project’s evapotranspiration rate for the peak watering month?

A

Project zip code.

39
Q

WE-C Cooling Tower Water Use cycles of concentration?

A

Number of times volume of water can circulate through cooling tower before mineral concentration causes deficiencies in system

40
Q

Required flow rate for Water Sense aerators in private lavatories?

A

At least .8 gpm at 20 psi
Max 1.5 gpm at 60 psi

41
Q

Typical private faucet applications?

A

Residential bathroom sinks
Hotel or motel bathroom sinks
Dormitory bathroom sinks
Patient room sinks
Patient bathroom sinks in hospitals or nursing homes

42
Q

Typical public faucet applications?

A

Restroom sinks
School classroom sinks

43
Q

What types of Sinks are excluded from indoor water use reduction calculations?

A

Janitor sinks
Laboratory sinks
Commercial kitchen sinks
Medical sinks
Soiled utility room flushing/handwashing sinks
Clean utility room handwashing sinks

44
Q

What Documentation is required for WE-Prerequisite: Indoor Water Use Reduction?

A

Product data sheet (cut sheets) and fixture schedules

45
Q

Baseline flow rate for public lavatory faucets?

A

0.5 gpm @ 60psi

46
Q

Baseline flow rate for private lavatory faucets?

A

2.2 gpm

47
Q

Default gender ratio for FTE occupants?

A

50:50

48
Q

What areas can be excluded at the project team’s discretion when documenting compliance with
WE- Outdoor Water Use Reduction?

A

Vegetated playgrounds
Athletic fields
Food gardens
Urban agricultural areas

49
Q

Water subsystems that must have 100% of their sources submetered for WE-C Water Metering

A

Boilers
Reclaimed Water

50
Q

Factors used to calculate a project’s landscape water requirement?

A

Plant Type
Plant Density
Irrigation Needs

51
Q

Information required by USGBC Indoor Water Use Calculator for design case water use for a public
restroom?

A

Fixture type
Flush/flow rate
Manufacturer and model number
Percentage of occupant types such as FTEs and vistors using the fixtures

52
Q

For Healthcare projects, what 5 systems need water meters installed in addition to the metering requirements?

A

Purified water systems (reverse Osmosis)
Filter Backwash Water
Water use in dietary department
Water use in laundry
Water use in laboratory
Water use in central sterile and processing department
Water use in physiotherapy and hydrotherapy and treatment areas
Water use in surgical suite
Closed Looped hydronic system makeup water
Cold water makeup for domestic hot water systems

53
Q

Information a plumbing engineer requires for inputting data in the USGBC Indoor Water Use
Calculator?

A

Project occupancy
Gender ratio
Days of operation
Fixture types used in the project

54
Q

Information required for calculating water use for each fixture type?

A

Fixture flush or flow rate
Duration of use
Number of users
Uses per person per day

55
Q

Equipment that may be excluded from indoor water use calculations?

A

-Appliances and equipment that use water on materials intended for human consumption.
-Fixtures whose flow rates are regulated by health codes.
-Process water sinks

56
Q

Documentation needed to meet the prescriptive method requirements for WE- Prerequisite: Indoor Water Use
Reduction

A

Product cutsheets
Fixture schedule

57
Q

WE credits available for exemplary performance?

A

Indoor Water Use Reduction

(55% reduction)

58
Q

Exemplary performance for WE- Indoor Water Use Reduction?

A

55% water savings

59
Q

Projects exempt from meeting WE-Prerequisite: Outdoor Water Use Reduction

A

Zero lot line and other similar projects with no landscaping areas.

60
Q

Which factors are included in Outdoor Water Reduction calculations?

A

Plant type, plant density, irrigation needs.

61
Q

Eligible alternative sources to potable water for indoor water use?

A

Municipality supplied reclaimed water - “Purple Pipe”
Graywater
Rainwater
Stormwater
Treated seawater condensate
Foundation dewatering water
Used process water
Reverse osmosis reject water

62
Q

Documentation a team should submit to pursue WE-Prerequisite: Outdoor Water Use Option 1 no irrigation?

A

Site plan including:
Vegetated areas
Narrative for plant species and their water requirements

63
Q

Additional water consuming appliances that must meet the requirements of WE-Prerequisite: Indoor Water
Use Reduction for Healthcare, Retail, Schools, and Hospitality?

A

Dishwashers
Food Steamers
Combination Ovens

64
Q

Areas a landscape architect can include/exclude at the project teams discretion when determining
outdoor water use reduction for a high school building project.

A

Athletic fields
Vegetated playgrounds
Food gardens
Urban agricultural areas

65
Q

Locations where lavatory fixtures that are considered private per UPC, IPC, NSPC?

A

Residential, Hospitality, Medical

66
Q

WE- Indoor Water Use Reduction requirements for cooling tower and evaporative condenser process?

A

Equipment must have:
-Makeup Water Meters
-Conductivity controllers and overflow alarms
-Efficient drift eliminators

67
Q

How can building owner share building level water meter data with USGBC?

A

Through third party data source or USGBC-approved data template.

68
Q

Duration a building owner must share building level water meter data with USGBC

A

5 years or when building owner/lessee changes.

69
Q

What is allowed to be used to reduce a project’s landscape water requirement for WE-Prerequisite: Outdoor water use reduction? Choose 2 answers
A. Smart scheduling technologies
B. Rainwater
C. Plant species
D. Irrigation system efficiency

A

C & D
Reductions can only be achieved through plant species selection and irrigation system efficiency, which reduce total water demand, not just portable water consumption.

70
Q

What area should be excluded from landscape area calculations for WE Credit Outdoor
Water Use Reduction?
A. Permeable pavement
B. Food garden
C. Vegetated playground
D. Athletic field

A

A.
Nonvegetated surfaces, such as permeable or impermeable pavement, should be excluded from landscape area calculations. Athletic fields and playgrounds (if vegetated) and food gardens may be included or excluded at the project team’s discretion. Choice A is the correct answer.

LEED AP (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions