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Which of the following methods is the referenced standard for demonstrating compliance with Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite, Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance?
Suggested Answer: D
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The referenced standard for Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Prerequisite: Minimum Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Performance in LEED AP ID+C projects is ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010. ASHRAE 62.1 specifies ventilation rates and air quality requirements for acceptable indoor air quality in commercial buildings, establishing the minimum standards needed to maintain health and comfort. ASHRAE 62.2 (A) is relevant to low-rise residential buildings, ASHRAE 90.1 (B) covers energy standards, and ASHRAE 55 (C) relates to thermal comfort rather than air quality.
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Eliseo
11 months ago
Surprised to see 62.2 is the standard!
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Rashad
11 months ago
Really? I always thought 90.1 was more relevant.
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Lachelle
11 months ago
62.2 is the go-to for indoor air quality.
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Lillian
11 months ago
I thought it was 62.1, but I guess not!
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Jesusa
12 months ago
It's definitely ASHRAE 62.2 - 2007.
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Linette
12 months ago
I’m leaning towards ASHRAE 62.1 for this question, but I remember there being some confusion about the differences between the 62.1 and 62.2 standards.
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Ernie
1 year ago
I feel like ASHRAE 62.2 is definitely related to residential indoor air quality, but I might be mixing it up with another standard.
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Britt
1 year ago
I remember practicing a question about ASHRAE standards, and I think 62.1 was mentioned for commercial spaces. Could that be relevant here?
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Loise
1 year ago
I think ASHRAE 62.2 is the one for indoor air quality, but I'm not completely sure if it's the right year.
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Mickie
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I know ASHRAE has a bunch of different standards, but I can't remember which one is specifically referenced for this prerequisite. I'll have to review my notes and see if I can figure it out.
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Sherly
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The question is asking about the referenced standard for demonstrating compliance with the Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite, Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance. That sounds like it would be related to ASHRAE 62.1, which is the standard for ventilation for indoor air quality. I'm going to go with option D.
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Dwight
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know it has something to do with indoor air quality, but I can't remember which ASHRAE standard is the referenced standard. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Roslyn
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure the answer is ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010.
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Janey
2 years ago
D) ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010 is the way to go. But honestly, who comes up with these exam questions? They need to hire a more creative question writer - maybe someone who's not stuck in the HVAC dark ages.
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Eden
2 years ago
D) ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010 is the standard we need to follow.
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Broderick
2 years ago
C) ASHRAE 55 - 2010 is worth considering.
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Jordan
2 years ago
B) ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010 might be the right choice.
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Becky
2 years ago
A) ASHRAE 62.2 - 2007 is a good option too.
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Latrice
2 years ago
I see your point, but I still think A) ASHRAE 62.2 - 2007 is the best choice based on the standard requirements.
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Edgar
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010.
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Samuel
2 years ago
I'm going with D. ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010. Couldn't they have made the answer choices a little more creative? This is like a multiple-choice quiz from the 90s.
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Jesus
2 years ago
At least we know the answer now, even if it wasn't the most exciting question.
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Gregg
2 years ago
I agree, it would have been more engaging with some variety in the choices.
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Aja
2 years ago
Yeah, I wish they had more interesting options to choose from.
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Tawna
2 years ago
I think D is the correct answer too. It does seem a bit outdated.
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Glendora
2 years ago
ASHRAE 62.2 - 2007 is the one for residential buildings, so it's gotta be D) ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010.
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Jaclyn
2 years ago
So, D) ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010 is the correct one for compliance.
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Adelle
2 years ago
I agree, ASHRAE 62.2 is for residential buildings.
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Misty
2 years ago
I think it's D) ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010.
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Latrice
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) ASHRAE 62.2 - 2007.
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Santos
2 years ago
Definitely ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010. That's the recognized standard for indoor air quality in commercial buildings.
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Brittney
2 years ago
Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying.
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Viola
2 years ago
Actually, it's ASHRAE 62.2 - 2007 that demonstrates compliance with Indoor Environmental Quality Prerequisite.
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Kris
2 years ago
I agree, that's the standard for indoor air quality in commercial buildings.
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Tamala
2 years ago
I think it's ASHRAE 62.1 - 2010.