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Faucet flow rate test and restraining measure

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  Charlie Zhu  on 

Hi. As requested by the review team, we need to prove the faucet flow rate. However, we can not find any data from the manufacturer. We use a basin and a stopwatch to test the flow rate.

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Wed Aug 24, 2011, 2:30 pm

WEp1 calculator gender

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  VICTOR MORENO  on 

In v2009 WEp1 calculator, the toilet is divided by gender (male and female. If the % male-female is 50%-50%, it might point to 50% in "percent of occupants" cell each.

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Default or maximal fixture uses ? flow restrictors ?

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posted by  Nicolas MOLLE  on 

Hello, I have two questions about this prerequisite: 1st. Are the flow described in the baseline a maximum flow for the project ?

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Wed Sep 12, 2012, 12:07 pm

Use of bidets in an office bathroom for NC 2009 project

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  Guillermo Brunzini  on 

As far as I know, bidets are considered process water fixtures, so do not need be included in the water saving calculation, is that correct?

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Sun Jan 15, 2017, 7:23 pm

Rainwater capture artificial retention pond

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  John Covello  on 

Hello, We are looking to use rainwater capture to provide for our site's sanitation and irrigation needs. There is no potable water actually available for the site currently from local sources.

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Thu May 15, 2014, 5:51 pm

Flow Restrictors

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  Malek Abualhaj  on 

Hello, we have non compliant faucets and showerheads, therefore, we are going to install flow restrictors. Would we need to test them at 60 and 80 psi?

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treat rainwater?

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  Courtney Royal  on 

area you required to treat harvested rainwater when using to flush toilets? if yes, what does "treated" mean exactly, what level of treated would be required? Thanks!

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Usage per Occupancy Type

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  Jean Marais  on 

Q1) Why is Part-Time and Full-Time occupants split?

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Tue Nov 1, 2011, 7:25 pm

Showerheads and bath

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  Daniel Vila  on 

We have a hotel where some rooms have both, showerheads and baths. One showerhead placed overhead in the bathroom, and the bath placed in the middle of the room. They have different flow-data.

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Wed Sep 30, 2015, 2:51 pm

Future Tenant Improvements in a LEED NC Project

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  James Del Monaco  on 

I have a Student Union project which has spaces ranging from offices to classrooms to theatres.

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Wed Mar 28, 2012, 5:27 pm