Shared Flashcard Set

Details

LEEDS
Flashcards for LEEDS New Construction Exam
10
Architecture
Professional
07/28/2008

Additional Architecture Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term

 

What are the three objectives of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan?

Definition
  1. Prevent sedimentation of storm water or recieving streams
  2. Prevent polluting the air with dust and particulate matter
  3. Prevent soil loss during construction by storm water run-off and/or wind erosion, including stockpiling topsoil for reuse.
Term

 

How many points are earned for an ESC Plan?

Definition

 

None. An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan is a required prerequisite for Sustainable Sites. 

Term
List potential strategies for controling erosion and sedimentation:
Definition
  1. temporary and permanent seeding
  2. mulching
  3. earth dikes
  4. silt fencing
  5. sediment traps
  6. sediment basins 

 

Term
The ESC plan must conform to what document? 
Definition
EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards, whichever is more stringent)
Term

In order to receive SS Credit 1, a building, hardscape, road or parking area must not be developed on undeveloped land that is how many feet above the 100 year flood plain?

A. 2 ft

B. 5 ft

C. 10 ft

D. 12 ft 

 

Definition
B. 5 ft above the 100 year flood plain is the minimum elevation.
Term
In order to obtain credit for SS1, what percentage of a new building can be developed on Prime farmland?
Definition
0 %
Term
For SS Credit 1, what is the minimum buffer distance for wetlands?
Definition
100 ft or the most stringent local requirement.
Term

T or F:

 

Land previously defined as public parkland can be developed under SS Credit 1.  

Definition
T. Provided suitable public parkland of equal or greater value is accepted by the public landowner as trade.
Term
What is the minimum distance from a water body for SS Credit 1?
Definition
50 ft.
Term
How many points can be obtained for Credit SS 1, Site Selection?
Definition
1
Supporting users have an ad free experience!