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NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
What should design teams use for the baseline fixture flow rate for exam room sinks according to the WEp1 LEED 2009 BD+C Calculator?
Is it a public lav faucet at 0.5 gpm or Private lab faucet at 2.2 gpm? I wouldn't think it would be Residential Lav at 2.2 gpm. Or, it is "other"? And, if it is other, where can we find the EPACT baseline fixture flow rate for exam sinks?
Thanks
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Can you explain the 12-second duration for metering faucets?
Can I use a nonpotable water source to contribute to WEp1 compliance?
We are having trouble finding EPAct-compliant fixtures. Is that a problem?
Where can I find a clear meaning of "public" and "private" as relevant to lavatory faucets?
Are shower duration controls an acceptable water-saving strategy?
Can I include process water savings in order to earn an Exemplary Performance point?
Rick Gehrke
ConsultantA.C.E. AmBiental
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June 8, 2010 - 10:10 am
Wouldn't that be considered process water?
77 thumbs up
June 8, 2010 - 1:38 pm
Not Sure if it helps, but there is a CIR on kitchen sinks, that only hand sinks/faucets need to be included in the calculation, and not commercials sinks like potfillers or for washing vegetables. I would think an exam room sink would also fall under commercial sinks and would be excluded from the calc. Is that sink primarily for washing hands or for special uses like washing specimens etc. If for washing hands than you probably should include it and it would fall under public lav faucet in my opinion.