LEED AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Practice Exam

What is NOT a factor to be managed in the Construction IAQ Management Plan?

1. HVAC protection

2. Noise control

3. Pathway interruption

4. Housekeeping

The correct answer is: Noise control

In the context of a Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan, managing air quality during construction is essential to ensure the health and safety of the building’s future occupants. This plan typically includes measures aimed at controlling pollutants and protecting the integrity of the indoor environment during the construction phase. HVAC protection, pathway interruption, and housekeeping are all directly related to managing indoor air quality. HVAC protection involves ensuring that heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are not compromised by construction activities, thereby preventing contamination and maintaining air quality throughout the build. Pathway interruption focuses on minimizing the threats to indoor air quality from outside pollutants due to construction activities, ensuring that pathways for air circulation remain clear and do not allow external pollutants to enter the construction site. Housekeeping is about maintaining cleanliness at the construction site to reduce dust and other airborne pollutants that can affect indoor air quality. On the other hand, noise control is not a primary factor within the scope of a Construction IAQ Management Plan. While it is important for general construction management and can have implications for worker productivity and community relations, it does not directly influence the indoor air quality regarding pollutants, particulates, and other contaminants. Therefore, noise control is correctly identified as a factor that is not managed under the