See all forum discussions about NC-2009 WEp1
 Subscribe to new posts about NC-2009 WEp1 Post a new question aboutNC-2009 WEp1
See LEEDuser’s guidance on NC-2009 WEp1»
FAQs about WEp1 :

Will the reviewers accept a spreadsheet as a plumbing fixture schedule in lieu of the plans from the Construction Documents?

In LEED review comments I've been referred to the Water Use Reduction Additional Guidance document. I didn't know this was a required reference document.

Should I include bar sinks? What about mop sinks or janitor sinks? Swimming pools? Safety showers? Bidets? Tub spouts?

We provided new showers in our project to comply with the alternative transportation credit. Should they be considered in WEp1 calculations?

Can you explain the 12-second duration for metering faucets?

Can I use a nonpotable water source to contribute to WEp1 compliance?

Our project does not have any eligible water fixtures in the project boundary. Can we comply with WEp1?

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?

Our project is a factory with historically a 95% male workforce. The restroom design accounts for this. Can I argue that the male/female gender ratio is different than 50/50?

Are shower duration controls an acceptable water-saving strategy?

Can I include process water savings in order to earn an Exemplary Performance point?

View answers »

Forum discussion

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction

lavatory faucet in a dormitory

Hello, I am working on a Co-ed dormitory were all of the bathrooms will be residential with the exception of two single occupancy bathrooms on the ground floor. These bathrooms will are located in a common area for the dorm directly across from the reception desk. There isn't a FTE for this building because all of the employees will also be residents within the building. Students will need key cards to enter the building, but it should be expected that there will be some transients from other students coming in to visit friends. My question is, do the single occupancy bathroom lavatory faucets need to be classified as public or residential? On one hand, the building is secured and not open to the public, but on the other hand students may let other students in and they may use those bathrooms. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

0
Post a reply

You rely on LEEDuser. Can we rely on you?

LEEDuser is supported by our premium members, not by advertisers.

Go premium for $15.95  »

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 13:44

I think it would be safer to classify them as public. You'll want to assign usage groups -- it seems like it could be reasonable to assign all the visitors to one usage group who use those two bathrooms and then assign all the residents to another usage group who use the residential bathrooms. (Is your reception desk staffed by an FTE? If so, they would also use that bathroom.) If the LEED Reviewer wants you to change it, they'll let you know. But I imagine the contribution of those two visitor bathrooms won't be very much compared to the residents, so likely it won't impact your water calcs too much...

Add new comment

To post a comment, you need to register for a LEEDuser Basic membership (free) or login to your existing profile.