Chapter 2: Codes, Standards, and Guidelines

Title ___ of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) covers energy-related regulations. A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40

10

ASHRAE Standard ___, Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings, provides minimum requirements for the siting, design, construction, and plan for operation of high-performance green buildings. A. 52 B. 62.1 C. 90.1 D. 189.1

189.1

Title ___ of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) covers regulations involved with the protection of the environment. A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40

40

ASHRAE Standard ___, Method of Testing General Ventilation Air Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size, describes proper filtering techniques for filtering the air in buildings. A. 52 B. 62.1 C. 90.1 D. 189.1

52

ASHRAE Standard ___, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy, defines the primary thermal comfort variables in a conditioned space. A. 52 B. 62.1 C. 90.1 D. 189.1

52

ASHRAE Standard ___ sets minimum ventilation rates and indoor air quality.

62.1

ASHRAE Standard ___, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, sets minimum ventilation rates and indoor air quality.

62.1

ASHRAE Standard 189.1 covers the same types of buildings as ASHRAE Standard ___, but only those deemed "high-performance."

90.1

ASHRAE Standard ___ establishes minimum energy efficiency requirements for every type of HVAC equipment and lighting device.

90.1

ASHRAE Standard ___, Energy Standards for Buildings Except for Low-Rise Residential Buildings, establishes minimum energy efficiency requirements for every type of HVAC equipment and lighting device. A. 52 B. 62.1 C. 90.1 D. 189.1

90.1

The U.S. Energy Conservation and Production Act (ECPA) of 2008 directs each state to certify that it has a commercial building code that meets or exceeds ASHRAE Standard ___. A. 90.1 B. 62.1 C. 189.1 D. 2009

90.1

performance requirement

A building regulation that compares the proposed building as a whole to a building of the same type that meets the minimum requirements of the applicable code.

prescriptive requirement

A building regulation that provides the minimum performance requirements for the materials and equipment in each building system, using tables of minimum or maximum values.

model code

A code that is developed and revised by organizations independent of adopting jurisdictions.

guideline

A recommendation that is completely voluntary.

regulation

A rule that has been made mandatory by a federal, state, or local government.

code

A set of regulations that is related to a particular trade or environment.

standard

A set of rules that is developed and published by the consensus of members in industry-specific organization.

authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

An organization, office, or individual designated by a government with legal powers to administer, interpret, and enforce building codes.

The ___ is the codification of the general and permanent rules established by the federal government.

Code of Federal Regulations (cfr)

The mission of the ___ is to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. A. Department of Energy (DOE) B. Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) C. United States Green Building Council® (USGBC®) D. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Department of Energy (DOE)

The mission of the ___ is to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. A. Department of Energy (DOE) B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) C. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) D. National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL)

Department of Energy (DOE)

The ___ is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating independent and impartial energy information. A. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) C. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) D. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

Energy Information Administration (EIA)

In 1992, ___ began as a voluntary labeling program to identify and promote energy-efficient products.

Energy Star

The ___ partners with industry and other government agencies to promote voluntary pollution prevention programs and energy conservation efforts. A. Department of Energy (DOE) B. Energy Information Administration (EIA) C. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) D. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

AHJs automatically adopt each new edition of a code or standard.

FALSE

CEE initiatives are designed to promote energy-efficient appliances or equipment.

FALSE

Compliance with a code is entirely voluntary.

FALSE

It is common for an AHJ to develop its own codes.

FALSE

The LEED certification program is only used on new commercial construction.

FALSE

The minimum energy requirements in ASHRAE Standard 90.1 supersede those in ASHRAE Standard 189.1.

FALSE

Using the performance requirement method is restrictive because the designer makes best case assumptions and all requirements must be met exactly.

FALSE

In the LEED rating system, the two categories that affect an energy audit are Energy and Atmosphere (EA) and ___. A. Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ) B. Regional Priority (RP) C. Sustainable Sites (SS) D. Innovation in Design (ID)

Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ)

___ is an additional LEED rating system category that addresses sustainable building expertise and other design issues not covered under the original environmental categories. A. Energy and Atmosphere (EA) B. Location and Linkages (LL) C. Awareness and Education (AE) D. Innovation in Design (ID)

Innovation in Design (ID)

The role of the ___ is to invest in high-risk, high-value research and development that is critical to the nation's energy future and would not be sufficiently conducted by the private sector acting on its own. A. Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) B. Energy Information Administration (EIA) C. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) D. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

___ requirements allow for trade-offs in equipment or materials to maximize the value of increased energy efficiency.

Performance

___ are sets of rules that are developed and published by the consensus of members in an industry-specific organization. A. Codes B. Standards C. Guidelines D. Requirements

Standards

A reference to a standard includes an acronym for the developing organization and an identifying number.

TRUE

Energy Star® products deliver the same or better performance as comparable models while using less energy.

TRUE

Guidelines are not intended to be codes or requirements, and their use cannot guarantee any specific outcome.

TRUE

It is critical for all persons involved in designing and constructing a building to know exactly which codes and standards, and their proper editions, are applicable to the specific location and timeframe of construction.

TRUE

On an unrated building, an auditor must benchmark energy use then audit the systems.

TRUE

Practice guidelines are guidelines that have been proven over time to be effective.

TRUE

The first standard written toward energy efficiency was ASHRAE Standard 90.1.

TRUE

The status of energy codes by states is available online under the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) and the Building Energy Codes Program (BECP).

TRUE

With the exception of federal regulations, a code is not enforceable unless it is adopted by an authority having jurisdiction.

TRUE

The ___ developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED®) and provides third party verification of performance improvement throughout a building's life cycle, including design, construction, operation, and maintenance. A. Department of Energy (DOE) B. Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) C. United States Green Building Council® (USGBC®) D. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

United States Green Building Council® (USGBC®)

The mission of the ___ is the advancement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration to serve people and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing, and continuing education.

american society of heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning engineers (ASHRAE)

A(n) ___ has the legal ability to administer, interpret, and enforce building codes. A. state-appointed inspector (SAI) B. authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) C. building contractor D. auditor

authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

To recertify a green building, the design of the building becomes the ___ and the energy audit will be required to show continuing design-level performance.

benchmark

The IECC requirements vary by region based on ___. A. latitude B. urban/rural mix C. population D. climate

climate

Compliance with a standard is entirely voluntary, unless the standard is included in a ___.

code

The ___ is a group of professional efficiency program administrators who develop initiatives to promote the manufacture and purchase of energy-efficient products and services.

consortium for energy efficiency (CEE)

Within each category of the LEED Green Building Rating System, individual ___ quantify the achievement of certain levels of efficiency or conservation.

credits

___ is a joint program of the EPA and the DOE that helps consumers save money and protects the environment through energy-efficient products and practices.

energy star®

Practice ___ provide basic recommendations that are supported by an analysis of the current literature, expert opinion, open forum commentary, and feasibility data. A. principles B. instructions C. guidelines D. specifications

guidelines

The ___ develops the Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC®) and the Uniform Mechanical Code® (UMC®).

international association of plumbing and mechanical officials

The ___ was established in 1994 by building code officials and building code administrators for the purpose of developing a coordinated national model construction code.

international code council

The ___ Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted standard for the design, construction, and operation of green buildings.

leadership in energy and environmental design

A(n) ___ code is a code that is developed and revised by organizations independent of adopting jurisdictions.

model

The ___ provisions are intended to ensure the design of energy-efficient building envelopes by focusing on insulation for ceilings, walls, and floors, and the thermal conductance of windows and doors.

model energy code (MEC)

The Energy Star® has extended its label to cover ___ that meet overall energy efficiency standards. A. aircraft and automobiles B. agricultural systems C. new homes and commercial and industrial buildings D. electrical grids

new homes and commercial and industrial buildings

A(n) ___ requirement is a building regulation that compares the proposed building as a whole to a building of the same type that meets the minimum requirements of the applicable code.

performance

A ___ requirement is a building regulation that provides the minimum performance requirements for the materials and equipment in each building system.

prescriptive

For a(n) ___ requirement, energy use or savings is estimated for each unit, material, or system separately.

prescriptive

A ___ is a rule that has been made mandatory by a federal, state, or local government.

regulation

A(n) ___ is a rule that has been made mandatory by a federal, state, or local government.

regulation

A ___ is a set of rules that is developed and published by the consensus of members in an industry-specific organization.

standard