Is this credit's intent satisfied by having a second submeter serving a buildings exterior hose bibs (in addition to a DHW sub meter)? The project has no formal irrigation system but the hose bibs will be used for intermittent manual irrigation when needed for nearby landscaping needs.
If a submeter is claimed in this fashion for the water metering credit could the project still claim 2 points from the Outdoor Water Reduction credit for NOT requiring a permanent irrigation system?
I appreciate any comments on this topic.
Peter Doo
PresidentDoo Consulting LLC
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June 25, 2019 - 10:35 am
We have the same question - any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated!
Dave Hubka
Practice Leader - SustainabilityEUA
LEEDuser Expert
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June 25, 2019 - 11:20 am
The credit language does not require the irrigation system to be 'permanent'.
However, it also states that areas that do not require routine irrigation can be excluded. Hose bibbs are considered temporary irrigation and are not expected to be used routinely (e.g. daily) but rather during drought times of the year. Exclusion is up to the discretion of the project team.
I would include a narrative stating that "all irrigated landscape areas, both permanently and temporarily irrigated, have been included within the submetering requirements". In my opinion this would meet the intent and demonstrate credit achievement.
Sue Bryant
engineerNoresco
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June 25, 2019 - 5:20 pm
Has anyone had success with this method? Thanks!
Emily Purcell
Sustainable Design LeadCannonDesign
LEEDuser Expert
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February 7, 2020 - 11:08 am
Any update on whether this qualifies for water metering?
Michelle Bombeck
Associate PrincipalO'Brien360
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November 18, 2021 - 6:34 pm
Has anyone gotten approval on this credit using temp irrigation as one of the systems metered?
Summer Minchew
Managing PartnerEcoimpact Consulting
LEEDuser Expert
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February 28, 2022 - 3:55 pm
I had the same situation and was told no by our LEED Coach. They said basically that if watering plants by hand would be a large enough consumer of water to require submetering under this credit, one could argue that an irrigation system should have been installed.