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SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Water

Topic

Water Assessment

Question #

W1.1 – Water Efficient Features

Question

Does the building incorporate any high-efficiency water fixtures?

Applicability

Applicable to all buildings (systems or equipment in the owner or landlord’s control)

Answer

Select all that apply:

    • >50% of toilets are 4.8L/6L dual-flush or less
    • >50% of urinals are 1.9L per flush or less
    • >50% of lavatory faucets are 5.7L per min or less

Description

A high-efficiency fixture uses less water while still performing its function.

Requirements

    1. For each fixture type, survey how many are installed in the building and calculate the percentage that meet the specified performance criteria
    2. Provide evidence such as fixture cut sheets, flow-test results or photos showing flow-rates

Documentation

    • List of total fixture counts, and number that meet or exceed flowrate thresholds
    • Evidence that fixtures deliver specified flowrates

Adapted BB3 Question

02.04.03 – What percentage of water fixtures are efficient, based on inventory amount?

Suggested Lead

In-house

References

Crosswalk

TBD

Other Notes

None.

Scoring

1, 3, or 4 Points, up to 7 Max Points

Verification