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Can I still use Option 1 if I have metered irrigation water use data but it’s only for a couple of months or not the whole irrigation season?

The site already uses reclaimed water for irrigation provided by the water utility or reuses graywater from the building for irrigation. Can the building still qualify for the credit?

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EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscaping

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Mark Frey
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Lemon Consult AG
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According to the glossary of the refernce guide, the 'landscape area' is the the total site area less the building footprint, paved surfaces, water bodies and patios. Consequently roof gardens would not be included. Can I include roof gardens in my calculations for irrigation, if a part of my roofgarden is irrigated? (Do I have to include it or can I include it?)

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Ben Stanley
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Wed, 12/07/2011 - 15:53

Yes, I interpret the rating system language to imply that roof gardens have to be included. Also the total vegetated area needs to equal at least 5% of the building site area to be eligible for the credit.

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