LEED AP with Operations and Maintenance (O+M ) Practice Exam

For a hospital project with a total applicable roof area of 2,200 sq. ft, can it earn SS credit for heat island reduction with the included mitigation strategies?

1. No, it does not meet the criteria

2. Yes, it can earn a partial credit

3. Yes

4. No, only if additional strategies are added

The correct answer is: Yes

For a hospital project with a total applicable roof area of 2,200 sq. ft., the ability to earn a Sustainable Sites (SS) credit for heat island reduction can indeed be confirmed. The heat island effect, which increases temperatures in urban environments, can be mitigated through a variety of strategies such as using high-reflectance roofing materials, installing green roofs, or incorporating shade from trees and vegetation. If the mitigation strategies the project implements are recognized practices that align with the LEED criteria for heat island reduction, the project can earn the full credit. LEED guidelines specify the necessary criteria for achieving the heat island reduction credit, and if the project demonstrates compliance through appropriate design choices, it can successfully achieve this credit, allowing for a positive impact on both the immediate and surrounding environments. The other responses do not apply due to the comprehensive nature of the established criteria that, when followed, support successful credit eligibility rather than proposing limitations or partial qualifications.