Category "Other" for WEc4 LEED for Schools

Suzanne Painter-Supplee, LEED AP+ID&C

Principal

SEESolutions LLC

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March 2, 2011

Does anyone have an idea what process water using appliance could be considered "other?" i.e. a pulper, waste collector, both alternatives to disposals? If so, can the baseline potentially be LEED for Healthcare because it has baselines already set in that track? Thanks.

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Sun, 04/24/2011 - 01:10

Suzanne, I don't know what is meant by "other," but it does seem logical that LEED for Healthcare could be used here.

Robin Dukelow

Sustainability Consultant; Project Manager

Henderson Engineers and Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Wed, 03/12/2014 - 16:57

I am considering using this credit as the basis for an ID credit for process water use reduction in a carwash at an automobile dealership.

Suzanne Painter-Supplee, LEED AP+ID&C

Principal

SEESolutions LLC

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Wed, 03/12/2014 - 17:08

There was a CIR on this issue specific to auto dealerships which you can access via this link. It references whole building approach and 10% savings overall, which is the basis I used to suggest for food service equipment in LEED tracks that didn't include it but where process water has impact. Here's the link. http://www.usgbc.org/leed-interpretations?clearsmartf=true&keys=5044 WEc4 as I understand it is really specific to the kitchen and there are benchmarks that are food equipment-specific that most schools definitely have since they all have cafeterias. Hope it helps.

Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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Wed, 03/12/2014 - 19:07

Regarding getting credit for process water, see our FAQ on the WEc3 page about precedents and pathways for going about this.