Hello,
I am working on a large LEED CI project where the tenant is occupying the majority of an existing building. The restrooms in this building prior to construction had 3.5 gpf blow-out flush valve water closets. As part of the scope of work for this project the excising 3.5 gpf blow-out water closets are being removed and replaced with new tank type 1.4 gpf water closets to save water. Should the baseline case be the 3.5 gpf blow-out fixtures or does the baseline need to be a 1.6 gpf tank type water closet?
Thank you,
Brandon
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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May 25, 2011 - 9:16 pm
Brandon, the baseline is 1.6 gpf—per the credit language. It would be great to take credit for reductions from existing conditions but LEED doesn't allow for that!