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WorksheetsWELL AP v2 08 Materials
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 38mins
According to Part 3: Restrict Lead of Feature X01: Material Restrictions, what is the allowable limit for added lead in drinking water pipes, fittings, and solder intended for drinking water distribution and delivery?
0 ppm; there is no acceptable limit for added lead in newly-installed building materials
0.25% weighted wetted average for products
0.05% weighted wetted average for products
Products can contain no more than 300 ppm (0.3%) of lead by weight
In order to comply with Part 3: Restrict Lead of Feature X01: Material Restrictions, what is the allowable limit of lead in all newly installed fire alarms, meters, sensors, relays, thermostats, and load break switches?
0 ppm; there is no acceptable limit for added lead in newly-installed building materials
0.25% weighted wetted average for products
0.05% weighted wetted average for products
Products can contain no more than 100 ppm (0.1%) of lead by weight
According to Part 1: Restrict Asbestos of Feature X01: Material Restrictions, what is the allowable limit of asbestos for acoustic treatments, joint protection, and ceiling product categories?
0 ppm; there is no acceptable limit for added asbestos in newly-installed or applied products within the project boundary
0.25% weighted wetted average for all product categories
0.05% weighted wetted average for all products categories
Product categories cannot contain over 1,000 ppm of asbestos by weight or area
To comply with Part 2: Restrict Mercury of Feature X01: Material Restrictions, what is the allowable limit of mercury for newly installed fire alarms, meters, sensors, relays, thermostats, and load break switches?
0 ppm; there is no acceptable limit for added mercury in newly-installed building materials
Products contain no more than 0.1% (1000 ppm) of mercury by weight
0.05% weighted wetted average for all products categories
0.25% weighted wetted average for all product categories
To comply with Feature X02: Interior Hazardous Materials Management, a project manager who is overseeing a museum renovation needs to manage exposure risks for asbestos and lead. What other hazardous material must be managed if it is present in the building?
Mercury
PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl)
Formaldehyde
To comply with Part 1: Manage Asbestos Hazards of Feature X02: Interior Hazardous Materials Management, an investigation of the project space must be conducted by an inspector certified under local regulation or a qualified professional with demonstrable experience where no local regulations apply. At a minimum, what discovery from the investigation must they provide?
Confirmation of the presence of asbestos is performed through Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) or Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) testing.
MSDS sheet listing potential hazards
A list of locations where mercury and formaldehyde are located
A building permit waiver from the local municipality for the limited use of asbestos
To comply with Part 1: Manage Pests of Feature X10: Pest Management and Pesticide Use, which of these elements must be included with a management plan for pest control that is based on integrated pest management (IPM) principles?
Records of pest monitoring data, pest events, pesticide applications, control actions and emergency responses
Records of pest tolerance thresholds with data supporting pesticide application
Pest management flow chart accessible to all occupants
List of identified pests accessible to all occupants
According to Part 3: Manage Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Hazards of Feature X02: Interior Hazardous Materials Management, if the caulk is to be disturbed or removed, analysis of the presumably PCB-containing material must follow protocols. How are the protocols mandated?
A verified letter of assurance
A verified technical document
By state legislative representatives or by specific US EPA or ISO testing methods
By local laws or, in absence of local laws, by any applicable US EPA or ISO testing methods
According to Part 1: Manage Exterior CCA Hazards of Feature X03: CCA and Lead Management, if the exterior of a structure was built before laws instituting restrictions on the use of CCA (Chromium Copper Arsenate) and it's found, what can the project team do to comply?
Provide a verified letter of assurance so wood structures containing CCA can be left in place
Dispose of CCA-containing woods following applicable laws, without incinerating nor wood chipping
Replace all wood structures containing CCA in accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Project team can choose to remediate only CCA infused materials that are within the project boundary where human presence is expected
According Feature X03: CCA and Lead Management, when is a lead assessment not applicable for a project undergoing WELL v2 Certification??
Project has accounted for heat island effect.
Project does not have artificial turf.
Project has loose-fill rubber from recycled tires present on playgrounds.
Project has paint peeling on existing playground equipment.
A project has conducted a wipe test for lead loadings of synthetic turf fibers, if found what is the µg/ft2 limit for lead that will make this remediated according to Part 2: Manage Lead Hazards of Feature X03: CCA and Lead Management?
No wipe testing is necessary
If the wipe-testing results show lead loadings greater than 40 µg/ft2 replace with turf containing lead concentrations less than 136 mg/kg it must be remediated
If the wipe-testing results show lead loadings greater than 140 µg/ft2 replace with turf containing lead concentrations less than 136 mg/kg it must be remediated
If the wipe-testing results show lead loadings greater than 80 µg/ft2 replace with turf containing lead concentrations less than 300 mg/kg it must be remediated
A WELL project is assessing the paint on existing playground equipment. What percentage of lead, if found, will require the abatement process?
30 ppm
60 ppm
90 ppm
120 ppm
Lead is an existing external hazard that must be identified and remediated on a project. Where may lead be present on a project site?
Furniture placed in the offices.
Flooring used in a commercial kitchen.
Paints used on outdoor structures and playgrounds.
LED lighting used throughout a project.
The requirement for managing product emissions of newly applied adhesives, sealants, paints, and coatings to meet the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.2 can be found in which WELL Feature?
Feature: X06 VOC Restrictions
Feature: X02 Interior Hazardous Materials Management
Feature: X11 Cleaning Products and Protocols
Feature: X01 Material Restrictions
In Feature X06: VOC Restrictions, if a project is in full compliance of both product categories, by Cost or Surface Area, how many points could they achieve?
0
1
2
3
Which of the following standards establishes limits for the VOC content of furniture for Feature X06: VOC Restrictions?
CDPH
ANSI/BIFMA
SCAQMD
SMACNA
3 only
1 and 2
1, 3, and 4
2 and 3
A Fortune 500 company is leasing 5 floors of an existing building. The Business Manager has approved new desks and chairs for 62 employees on one of the floors. The VOC content of at least what percentage (by cost) of the new desks and chairs must meet ANSI/BIFMA e3-2014?
10%
30%
50%
75%
The presence of pests in indoor environments can have negative health implications for humans. While pesticides can manage insects and rodents, they also bring with them inherent toxicity. What childhood disease have studies shown an increase as a result of pesticide exposure?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in children.
Fatigue in children.
Asthma in children.
Cancer in children.
An integrated pest management plan (IPM) is a way to limit the use of pesticides in and around buildings. If there is any pesticide application within the project, what must be available to occupants and owners?
Photographs of pests
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) of pesticides
Data sheets on pests
Scientific name of pests
The phthalates (plasticizers) DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, and DNOP are limited to 0.01% (100 ppm) in flooring and wall coverings according to which of the following features?
Feature X08: Materials Optimization
Feature X06: VOC Restrictions
Feature X02: Interior Hazardous Materials Management
Feature X05: Enhanced Material Restrictions
Part 1: Select Compliant Interior Furnishings of Feature X05: Enhanced Material Restrictions gives 1 point if, at minimum, 50% by cost of newly installed furniture, millwork, and fixtures contain halogenated flame retardants at less than _____?
10 ppm
100 ppm
1000 ppm
2000 ppm
Feature X05: Enhanced Material Restrictions highlights the concerns of orthophthlates, halogenated flame retardants and ______?
Per-fluorinated compounds (PFCs)
Lead
Chromated copper arsenate
Nitrate
Part 1: Select Compliant Interior Furnishings of Feature X05: Enhanced Material Restrictions sets a standard for textiles and plastics in furniture. We also see a standard set for electrical and electronic products. What must newly installed electrical and electronic products must be compliant to?
ASHRAE 55
SCAQMD Rule 1168
RoHS restrictions
Cradle to Cradle
Which of the following chemicals found in Textiles and Plastics must be limited to a maximum of 100 ppm in newly installed furniture, millwork, and fixtures, according to Feature X05: Enhanced Material Restrictions?
Asbestos
Pesticides
Halogenated Flame Retardants (HFR)
Formaldehyde
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable third-party verification that demonstrates Part 3: Select Products with Third-Party Verified Ingredients of Feature X07: Materials Transparency?
Cradle to Cradle™ Material Health Certificate
GreenScreen® Benchmark
A Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label: Living Building Challenge
In Part 1: Select Compliant Interior Furnishings of Feature X05: Enhanced Material Restrictions, how much Halogenated flame retardants (HFR) can be found in the textiles and plastics in newly installed furniture, millwork, and fixtures?
15 ppm
100 ppm
450 ppm
55 ppm
In Part 1: Select Compliant Interior Furnishings of Feature X05: Enhanced Material Restrictions, (max 1 Point), newly installed furnishings, built-in furniture, interior finishes, and finish materials must comply by at least what percent compliance by cost to fulfill the requirement?
50%
45%
55%
25%
Which of the following WELL features promotes the use of products that have been independently verified to be free of many suspected hazards?
Feature X05: Enhanced Material Precaution
Feature X01: Material Restrictions
Feature X03: CCA and Lead Management
Feature X12: Contact Reduction
An urban development has recently completed construction, and new tenants are moving in. The project team is tabulating all products (including furnishings, furniture, and finishes) to report for Feature X05: Enhanced Material Restrictions. What metric should the project team use to report compliance?
Either weight or cost
Weight
Volume
Cost
Feature X11: Cleaning Products and Protocols requires a project develops and implements a cleaning plan. What must this plan detail?
Instructions for sweeping.
Extent and frequency of cleaning.
The time each cleaning function takes to complete
Green cleaning products from regular cleaning products
According to Part 1: Improve Cleaning Practices of Feature X11: Cleaning Products and Protocols in the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL™), the cleaning plan must outline a training program. Who is the training delivered to?
All regular occupants
Full-time employees
All relevant personnel
Management staff and board of directors
A janitorial company is beginning work at a WELL Certified building, and several requirements related to the WELL Building Standard are written into the contract. Since the project has achieved Feature X11: Cleaning Products and Protocols, which of the following requirements must be met?
Walk-off mats should be wet cleaned every day.
Mops, rags and dusters used to clean all non-porous surfaces must consist of microfiber with a denier no higher than 1.5.
Cleaning products, soaps, shampoos, disinfection and sanitization products are not manufactured with ingredients classified under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Vacuum cleaners contain MERV 8 filters.
Part 2: Select Compliant Architectural and Interior Products in Feature X05: Enhanced Material Restrictions gives 1 point if, at minimum, 50% by cost of flooring components contain halogenated flame retardants at less than
10 ppm
100 ppm
1000 ppm
2000 ppm
Feature X07: Material Transparency includes Part 3: Select Products with Third-Party Verified Ingredients. What verification method is required through IWBI?
Letter of Assurance - Engineer
On-site Photos
Technical Document
On-going Report
In order to achieve optimization Feature X07: Materials Transparency, at least 50% by count or 25 distinct, permanently installed products and furniture ingredients are disclosed by the manufacturer, a disclosure organization, or a third party through which of the following?
Petals Certification
LEED
Living Building Challenge
A Declare Label
In order to fulfill the requirement of Feature X10: Pest Management and Pesticide Use, how are pests primarily managed?
Through an IPM plan
Using pesticide only outdoors
Finalizing a pest control use listing
There is no active management of pests
The intent of Feature X12: Contact Reduction is
to implement strategies to prevent minor impact injuries.
to implement strategies to streamline movement through common areas.
to implement strategies to reduce human contact with respiratory particles and surfaces that may carry pathogens.
to implement strategies to reduce the risk of airborne disease.
What are some of the design features that can be implemented to meet the requirements of Feature X12: Contact Reduction?
Design and implement physical barriers in the project to prevent respiratory particles.
Establish a corporate cleaning schedule.
Require corporate HR policies around mandatory sick days.
Facial tissues provided in all common areas.
All of these are policies in Part 1: Reduce Respiratory Particle Exposure that can be implemented to meet the requirements of Feature X12: Contact Reduction except
Marks to Increase Distance Between People
Installing screens and protective furnishings
Encourage use of many entrances/exists whenever possible to avoid clustering
Create self service systems to control ingress and egress
Regarding Part 2: Address Surface Hand Touch of Feature X12: Contact Reduction, the requirements for hands-free operation must be met for the following functions, except
Handlebars
Regularly used pedestrian doors.
Elevators
Water bottle fillers, water faucets and dispensers.
Which material selection process does not promote the selection of products that have been audited to minimize impacts on human and environmental health as listed in Feature X08: Materials Optimization?
Living Building Challenge's Red List v4.0
US EPA 40 CFR Part 273
Cradle to Cradle Basic Level restricted Substances List v4
REACH Restriction, Authorization and SHVC list
Why should a project team ensure a waste stream plan is created and followed for a Battery company in Sarasota, Florida that wants to obtain a WELL Certification?
To comply with the requirements of Feature: X04 Site Remediation.
To improve the recycling rate by occupant.
To comply with the requirements of Feature X09: Waste Management.
To meet the minimum recycling space required.
During a renovation of a project in Sarasota, FL, is demonstration prior remediation of lead paint in the building. What does Feature X02: Interior Hazardous Materials Management require to verify this prior remediation?
On-site photographs
Letter of Assurance - Owner
Professional Narrative
Technical Document
Which of the following actions taken by the project team does not follow the intent of Feature X09: Waste Management?
Identify sources of waste and create strategies to minimize waste generation.
Creating a recycling and materials recovery plan.
Making the building owner purchase trash bins 30 lb or larger.
Establishing and Identifying Roles and Responsibilities for a Waste Management Plan.
A project team is working on a building in Orlando that was constructed prior to any applicable laws banning or restricting lead and asbestos. How often are they required to revisit strategies for managing existing hazards?
Never
Every year
Every three years
Every five years
A team in Sarasota is renovating an old Fuel Station into a WELL Certified farm-to-table restaurant. What standard must be used for the site assessment, prior to construction?
Soil Quality Guidance on Sustainable Remediation Standard
Phase I and Phase II Environmental
San Francisco Reduce Risk Pesticide List
Both A and B
An office building in Minneapolis is working to comply with Part 2: Restrict Mercury of Feature X01: Materials Restrictions. For all spaces, what restrictions are detailed for newly installed fire alarms, meters, sensors, relays, thermostats, and load break switches?
Contains no mercury
RoSS restrictions
ASHRAE 55
Contains no more than 0.1% (1000 ppm) of mercury by weight
What is the intent of the Materials Concept within a building?
To reduce human exposure to chemicals that may impact health during construction, remodeling, furnishing and operation of buildings.
To minimize the impact of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by products on indoor air quality.
To mitigate environmental contamination and associated exposure to hazards present in certain wastes.
To achieve high levels of indoor air quality across a building's lifetime.
An office building in Jacksonville does not include exterior areas, bare soil, artificial turf, playgrounds, or surfaces containing loose-fill rubber within the project boundary. What verification method would the project team use to document compliance with Part 1: Manage Exterior CCA Hazards of Feature X03: CCA and Lead Management?
On-going Report
On-site Photographs
Technical Document
Professional Narrative
WELL Feature X04: Site Remediation requires site assessment, testing, and remediation for the development of contaminated sites. What verification method is required to satisfy the requirements of this feature?
Technical Document
Performance Test
On-site Photographs
Letter of Assurance - Owner
