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Residential Dual Flush Calculations
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Michelle Rosenberger on
When you are calculating, dual flush weighted averages for residential usage, the guidance says 1:2 ratio of full to low flush uses for both females and males.
Pressure and flow rates
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Mike D on
We have come across an issue regarding flowrates and pressure. LEED states 2.5 gallons per minute at 80 psi for showers for example.
Adjustable shower head
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Nelina Loiselle on
We received a reviewer comment saying since we had an adjustable shower head we would have to assume the highest gpm setting.
Appealing WEp1
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Anu Sumanth on
We have a small two story core and shell project. The owner provided rough ins for plumbing fixtures to be installed by the tenant.
Greywater and wastewater reuse
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by CT G on
We have seen several comments regarding the possibility (or not) to achieve both WEp1 and WEc3 through the use of on-site greywater and wastewater.
FTE/calc guidance for hospitality
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Tristan Roberts on
FYI, the November 2011 addenda has two additional pieces of guidance on WEp1 calcs that are especially useful for hospitality:
Vairable flow showers
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Nicholas Bristow on
We are considering using multi-flow shower heads on a commercial office project for the locker rooms.
Sauna
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Jim Park on
I am working on a hotel project, which would use standard fixtures (no high-efficiency fixtures), but would still earn 2 points under WEc2, and 2 points under WEc3 due to utilizing recycled gray wa
FTE for campus or for building
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Karen Elliott on
We have a manufacturing campus and are assessing a new office block within that campus.