See all forum discussions about NC-2009 SSc6.1
 Subscribe to new posts about NC-2009 SSc6.1 Post a new question aboutNC-2009 SSc6.1
See LEEDuser’s guidance on NC-2009 SSc6.1»
FAQs about SSc6.1 :

How can I achieve compliance if my project's stormwater control measures are outside the LEED project boundary?

I have 100-year data—how do I convert to 2-year?

Is it an acceptable strategy to capture the rainwater into tanks and discharge it into the public sewers after the rainstorm reducing the peak discharge?

Are there special considerations for international projects?

What performance threshold do I need to achieve for an Exemplary Performance point?

The calculations for this credit are always a headache! While our projects are usually awarded the credit, the equations in the LEED Reference Guide are helpful mostly for sizing a reservoir or cistern, but don't help you get to the final results. Does US

Why do the requirements focus on 1-year and 2-year, 24-hour storms?

Why include the 1-year storm in the credit requirements? Won't management practices for the 2-year storm be effective?

How can green roofs count as a stormwater control measure?

View answers »

Forum discussion

NC-2009 SSc6.1:Stormwater Design—Quantity Control

swimming pool

Hi --can a swimming pool be considered a retention pond? And are swimming pools considered to be 100% pervious? Or is it a matter of whether the water is treated before re-use or release? Thanks so much for any advice!

1
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  »

Profile picture for user Mike Dee
Michael DeVuono
Regional Stormwater Leader
Arcadis North America
LEEDuser Expert
144 thumbs up

Thu, 12/29/2016 - 19:11

Melissa, you need to be able to pass the straight face test. Can you use a swimming pool as a detention basin? Sure, in theory, you could. Can you really??? I suppose if it was empty, and you were going to drain it after each storm. If you're talking about a pool that is in active use, I can't imagine the 3" of storage between the water surface and coping would ever meet your storage needs for stormwater management. As far as the LEED rating system goes, there is no real direction on cover type or CN to use. This is left up to your engineer's judgment. I've seen pools modeled as total impervious, or simply net out of the watershed area due to them being self contained as far as runoff goes. I would pick one that you feel comfortable with, and go with it.

Fri, 12/30/2016 - 03:49

Ha ha, thanks Michael. Agree, first question was a bit silly but its good to have another opinion on the runoff. I was planning to net it out of the equation. Cheers!

Add new comment

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