SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
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Light Industrial
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Health Care Facilities
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Universal
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Focus Area
Water
Topic
Water Assessment
Question #
W1.1 – Water Efficient Features
Question
Does the building incorporate any high-efficiency water fixtures?
Applicability
All asset classes
Owner/landlord occupied building
Tenant occupied building
Answer & Scoring
- Yes = Points as indicated below
Select all that apply:
- >50% of toilets are 4.8L/6L dual-flush or less = 4 points
- >50% of urinals are 1.9L per flush or less = 3 points
- >50% of lavatory faucets are 5.7L per min or less = 1 point
- No = 0 points
Max of 8 points
Requirements
- For each fixture type, survey how many are installed in the building and calculate the percentage that meet the specified performance criteria
- Provide evidence such as fixture cut sheets, flow-test results or photos showing flow-rates
Note that this question is pertinent to the systems installed prior to and/or during tenancy and must be answered regardless of whether the systems are managed by the tenant.
Documentation
- List of total fixture counts, and number that meet or exceed flowrate thresholds
- Evidence that fixtures deliver specified flowrate
Suggested Lead
In-house
Value
- Efficient water fixtures use less water while still performing the same function
- Install water efficient fixtures to reduce water consumption, operational costs, and a building’s impact on natural water systems and local infrastructure
Description
A high-efficiency fixture uses less water while still performing its function.
References
Adapted BB 3.0 Question
02.04.03 – What percentage of water fixtures are efficient, based on inventory amount?