ESA – Exam – Energy and Sustainability Analysis – study material
Does the 1527 address all safety and health concerns? If not, who is responsible for establishing
safety and health practices throughout the ESA process? - ANS ✔✔No. It is the responsibility of
the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Lead has been proven to be a hazardous substance! Why then is lead in drinking water and
lead-based paint not considered a recognized environmental condition as defined by the 1527. -
ANS ✔✔This exclusion applies to releases from products that are part of a building that result in
exposure within that structure. To fall within this exclusion, the release must be from a product
that is part of the structure AND result in exposure within the structure.
Provide a reason a review may not go back to the time a property was first developed. - ANS
✔✔if information was not reasonably ascertainable and likely to be useful.
Briefly discuss why it is important to consider floor drains in a building? - ANS ✔✔floor drains
sometimes have unknown destinations and also don't know why they were needed.
Name three substances/chemicals that may be found in buildings throughout the Easton, PA
area that are not considered under the guidelines of ASTM 1527. - ANS ✔✔asbestos
lead
gasoline
According to E 1527-13... Regarding any type of "Limitation" a a Phase 1, what is the
Environmental Professional required to do? - ANS ✔✔shall document, in the report, general
limitations and basis of review, including limitations imposed by physical obstructions such as
adjacent buildings, bodies of water, asphalt, or other paved areas, and limiting conditions (for
example, snow, rain).
Does the 1527 address all safety and health concerns? If not, who is responsible for establishing
safety and health practices throughout the ESA process? - ANS ✔✔No. It is the responsibility of
the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Lead has been proven to be a hazardous substance! Why then is lead in drinking water and
lead-based paint not considered a recognized environmental condition as defined by the 1527. -
ANS ✔✔This exclusion applies to releases from products that are part of a building that result in
exposure within that structure. To fall within this exclusion, the release must be from a product
that is part of the structure AND result in exposure within the structure.
Provide a reason a review may not go back to the time a property was first developed. - ANS
✔✔if information was not reasonably ascertainable and likely to be useful.
Briefly discuss why it is important to consider floor drains in a building? - ANS ✔✔floor drains
sometimes have unknown destinations and also don't know why they were needed.
Name three substances/chemicals that may be found in buildings throughout the Easton, PA
area that are not considered under the guidelines of ASTM 1527. - ANS ✔✔asbestos
lead
gasoline
According to E 1527-13... Regarding any type of "Limitation" a a Phase 1, what is the
Environmental Professional required to do? - ANS ✔✔shall document, in the report, general
limitations and basis of review, including limitations imposed by physical obstructions such as
adjacent buildings, bodies of water, asphalt, or other paved areas, and limiting conditions (for
example, snow, rain).
