Comments on: Sustainable Sites P1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (prerequisite)

By: name

name — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:28:51 +0000

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By: HFitz

HFitz — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:53:31 +0000

Love the site, but I wish you had this summary for the Canadian Credit Terminology. Would make my life so much easier. Thanks for all the tools!

By: hsrad

hsrad — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:57:54 +0000

Hi Pat,

I just wanted to thank you for this awwwwwesome website!. This is by far ‘the’ best resource for the LEED exam. I have been following the discussions,notes, test tips etc. for the past month & I’m happy to report that I passed the LEED-NC exam this afternoon. Thanks again Pat & keep up the good work!:)

By: HizHoliness

HizHoliness — Thu, 21 May 2009 01:09:44 +0000

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By: randal

randal — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:52:38 +0000

I have a question. I see this diffrent everywhere and it is confusing me so much. How many in total E.P points can you gain in S.S. I see 8 some places. I see you can gain 2 on credit 2 some places and others say either 1 or 0. same with S.S 7.1 can you gain 1 or 2. Is there 8 total you can gain on S.S. or is there only 8 diffrent ways but only 4 total?

By: christy

christy — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:03:57 +0000

Reenu-Thanks for the breakdown. The prerequisite breakdown has EQ and EA mixed up, except for #4 which is EQ.
#3 is EQ and #5-7 are EA

By: Reenu

Reenu — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:00:34 +0000

Mathew:

7 Prerequisites:

1. Construction Pollution Prevention Control(SS)
2. Storage and collection of Recyclables (MR)
3. Minimum IAQ Performance (EA)
4. ETS (Environmental Tobacco Smoke) Control(EQ)
5. Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems (EQ)
6. Minimum energy performance (EQ)
7. Fundamental Refrigerant Management (EQ)

By: Wes

Wes — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:24:47 +0000

Matt, look at the table of contents for this site http://www.intheleed.com/tableofcontents/, it lists all the prereqs plus all the credits.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:58:54 +0000

Hi there!, Thanks for your work and congrats to passing the exam. I am looking to take the test in March and is beginning to study.

I have a question, You stated that there are 7 overall prerequisites.

What are they?

Matt

By: heidi

heidi — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:23:18 +0000

@Mo:
The credit which requires a photo is EQ 3.1 – the aerial photo is an option for SS 2 but not a requirement.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:59:18 +0000

Thank you very much Mo.
Please contact me if you have any other useful test taking tid bits…
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By: Mo

Mo — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:43:26 +0000

The only 2 credits require photos are:
SSc2 development density & .. aerial photos see page 40 of ref. guide
EQc3.1 const. IAQ plan: during construction see page 326 of ref. guide.

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:06:42 +0000

During the LEED NC Test… I was prompted with a question that stated, “which credit requires photos in addition for submittal” this was one of the answer choices. Does anyone know the correct answer? Thanks.
B

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:28:04 +0000

I’m sure Vernica found an answer to that question by now. But for others, I think most states induction of EPA erosion control standards require both a posted control plan (updated at all times) and an organized record (notebook) of BMPs, inspections, etc. This has become a big deal in Colorado.

By: Vernica

Vernica — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:34:39 +0000

Or maybe I should what is meant by erosion & sedimentation control plan, should it be in written or drawing format?

By: Vernica

Vernica — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:11:42 +0000

In addition to providing a drawing for measures to be taken to control erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust, does the contractor also have to provide a written analysis of the constuction activities identifying possible causes of erosion, sedimentation and air pollution and a list of control measures to be employed?

By: cici

cici — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:32:16 +0000

I have the same doubts about the sample exam Lilian posted here. Anyone here can help??

By: Lilian

Lilian — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:48:51 +0000

i got this LEED NC SAMPLE EXAM – NC – 2nd edition by Meghan Peot and finding some answers quite different/inaccurate from the reference guide.
Example #1-
Her answer is 2003 EPA Construction General Permit as being the standard applies to SS Prerequisite 1, Construction Activity Pollution Prevention. The other choice listed in the 4 choices seems accurate is US EPA Document 832/R-92-005.

Example # 2-
For project over 50,000 sq ft to comply with EA Prerequisite 1, Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy systems, which one of the following can the commissioning agent be?
The answer is ‘the mechanical engineer’s subcontractor responsible for energy modeling’
doesn’t this seems conflict of interest? I think the other choice in the 4 choices seems correct – an individual on the owner’s staff.

Example #3-
The design team has decided to pursue-design strategies to meet the requirements of MR Credit 1,Building Reuse. The LEED AP must guide the design team with the development of technical analyses for which two of the following. There are 6 multiple choices but the correct answer to this qn are- structural elements in sq feet and shell elements in sq ft.
The reference guide calculation shows as structual elements in volume and shell element in area.

By: Phil

Phil — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:44:42 +0000

Steve, PollutANT not Pollution

By: Phil

Phil — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:43:43 +0000

Lilian,

I’m not positive, but I think the CGP is more broad in what pollutant activity it covers, ie airborne dust. Whereas EPA 832R92005 covers stormwater management. Their are 4 links listed on pg 22 of the ref guide. LEED NC 2.2

Good Luck

By: Phil

Phil — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:36:34 +0000

NPDES = Nat’l Pollution Discharge Elimination System.

Pg 21 LEED-NC Ref Man 2.2

By: steve

steve — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:13:39 +0000

Great site=helpful for my exam prep
What is NPDES?

By: Lilian

Lilian — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:50:28 +0000

what is the difference between 2003 EPA CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT and EPA 832R92005 ?

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:26:48 +0000

Hey CJ,

Thanks for your kind words! It’s been helping me a lot too. Even in the process of just creating the website it’s been helpful as I add content and create charts and stuff. I’m glad that in helping myself, I can help others too!

Good luck!

By: CJ

CJ — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:21:33 +0000

This site has been sooooooo helpful for me in my preparation for the LEED AP Exam. Thank you dearly!

By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:06:01 +0000

Hey Paul,

Thanks for the awesome comment! It makes me happy to hear those types of things after all of the work I put into this site. I’m glad to see others using this webpage as a resource too, as that is my intent. Good luck studying and check back for more tips as I finish up all of the credits.

Cheers!

By: Paul Vetter

Paul Vetter — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:55:53 +0000

Fantastic site, I’m currently studying and hoping to take the exam at the end of Feb. I’m definitely using your blog to help.

By: Pat

Pat — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:14:59 +0000

Thanks MC. I appreciate that. Good luck with your site as well!

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