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The correct answer is A because a table of lighting controls installed is the required documentation for Option 1.Lighting Controls in Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting, as stated in the LEED v4.1 O+M Reference Guide1.The table must include the type and location of each lighting control device, the controlled lighting power, and the percentage of lighting power controlled by each device1. The other options are incorrect because they are either not required or relevant for this option.

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LEED v4.1 O+M Reference Guide, page 251

Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam, page 115

LEED v4 AP O+M Mock Exam, page 84 =========================================

To promote both energy efficiency and thermal comfort in a building, instituting a flexible dress code that permits seasonally appropriate clothing is an effective strategy. This approach allows occupants to adjust their clothing to suit the indoor temperature, which can lead to more relaxed thermostat settings and reduced energy use for heating or cooling.References:LEED AP Operations + Maintenance Reference Guide, Indoor Environmental Quality section.

Untreated stormwater, due to its potential contaminants, is not suitable for potable uses but can be effectively utilized for non-potable applications such as irrigation. It provides a viable alternative to using treated water for landscape irrigation, thereby conserving potable water resources. This use aligns with sustainable water management practices encouraged by LEED, which promote the reduction of potable water usage for landscape irrigation.

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The LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction and the LEED O+M Reference Guide both encourage the use of untreated stormwater for irrigation as part of an integrated water management approach. This conservation strategy is covered under the Water Efficiency category and is a common topic in LEED AP O+M training sessions.

The Optimize Energy Performance Credit under LEED AP O+M v4.1 allows ENERGY STAR® eligible buildings to earn between 1-20 points. The number of points awarded depends on the building’s ENERGY STAR® rating, which reflects its energy performance relative to similar buildings nationwide.

References: The LEED v4.1 O+M reference guide provides details on the Optimize Energy Performance Credit, including the point system based on the ENERGY STAR® rating1.

The required frequency for conducting a waste stream audit in maintaining a high-performing solid waste management program is annually. Regular annual audits help in evaluating the effectiveness of waste management strategies, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring continued progress towards waste reduction and sustainability goals.References:LEED Operations and Maintenance Reference Guide, Materials and Resources section.

For the Location and Transportation Credit, Alternative Transportation, Option 1, all building visitors should be invited to participate in the transportation survey during the survey period. This requirement ensures that the survey data accurately reflects the transportation patterns of not only the regular building occupants but also the visitors, providing a comprehensive view of transportation choices associated with the building.References:LEED AP Operations + Maintenance Reference Guide, Location and Transportation section.

The ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager is a tool that helps measure and track the energy and water use, waste and materials, and greenhouse gas emissions of buildings. One of its features is that it requires the calculation and input of site energy usage. This is essential for assessing the whole building energy performance and tracking changes in energy over time12.

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ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

An Overview of Portfolio Manager - ENERGY STAR

The Location and Transportation Credit, Alternative Transportation: Option 1. Transportation Survey, is primarily concerned with understanding and improving the commuting patterns of the people who work at the facility on a regular basis. In the case of an in-patient hospital project, this would be the hospital employees. The goal is to reduce the environmental impact of commuting by encouraging alternative transportation methods such as public transit, carpooling, biking, or walking.

References: LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M) V4.1 by usgbc.org1

The WaterSense label, or a local equivalent, is required for all newly installed fittings and fixtures that are eligible for the label, as per the LEED v4 update. This label ensures that the fixtures used in a LEED building meet both water efficiency and high performance testing standards1. The WaterSense label is backed by independent, third-party certification and products bearing this label are verified to perform as well or better than their less efficient counterparts2. They are also certified to use at least 20 percent less water3.

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The WaterSense Label | US EPA

About WaterSense | US EPA

LEED Qualification Guide | Sloan

When a building is recertified in LEED Operations and Maintenance, it should use the LEED version that is current at the time of registration for recertification. This approach ensures that the building is being assessed under the most recent standards and requirements, reflecting the latest advancements and best practices in green building.References:LEED Operations and Maintenance Reference Guide, Introduction and Overview section.

When a building initially certified under LEED EB v2.0 seeks recertification, the appropriate version to use is the one that is current at the time of registration for recertification. LEED rating systems go through updates and revisions, and at any given point, they can be either open for registration and certification, closed for registration but open for certification, or completely closed for both registration and certification (sunset). The deadlines for these phases are published by the USGBC. Therefore, a building pursuing recertification must align with the most current version available at the time of its registration for recertification.