We have recently received the design review comments for our project which is predominantly residential and includes a Dog Spa and Bike Maintenance areas available to residents only. The technical advise suggests we revise both designated areas to include all fixtures such as water closet, lavatory faucet, shower, and kitchen sink usage. Neither designated areas have some of these additional fixtures and the occupants are specified as transients (not open for public use but for residential use only). Is it necessary to include the fixtures if the anticipated users of the space will be the residents themselves? We want to count the water that will be used in the space, however, any advise on how to move forward is helpful. Thanks!
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Erica Downs
LEED ConsultantThe Green Engineer
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August 21, 2018 - 1:23 pm
Hi Jennifer -
I too am working on a project with a dog spa... seems to be the latest trend! Did you ever resolve how to treat these areas? What assumptions did you make for the number of dogs using the space? Any insights you have would be appreciated! Thanks.
Deborah Lucking
Director of SustainabilityFentress Architects
LEEDuser Expert
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August 22, 2018 - 10:55 am
Please elaborate - is a dog spa the hip new name for dog grooming facility? Or is it a pet relieve area that we find in airports, dog parks, etc.?
Either way, would be great to get some guidance on how to estimate water usage.
Thanks.
Erica Downs
LEED ConsultantThe Green Engineer
254 thumbs up
August 22, 2018 - 12:43 pm
Hi Deborah - Actually, it is a condo building with a designated area to wash dogs. Someone suggested labeling it "process water" and calling it a day... think I'm going to run with that suggestion!
Debra a. Lombard
Construction Administrator/ LEED APBywater Woodworks, Inc.
47 thumbs up
August 22, 2018 - 1:18 pm
seems like aerators would still be of value here to reduce water use. believe you can get credit for reducing process water I assume if you reduce 20% or more. maybe need to do through ID credit.