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Buildings users with disabilities
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira on
Our project has entirely separated bathrooms for people with disabilities with flow and flush fixtures consumption different from the ones of the conventional bathjrooms. How can I estimate the pop
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.
WEP1 for A project in Middle East
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Ayda Sahaf on
The project I am working on is an office building located in middle east. the Washroom water closets all has water jets or a bun gun fixture for washing purpose instead of using toilet paper.
Addition Project
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Saju Varghese on
when I have an addition project do I have to demonstrate compliance for the new addition and renovated areas or does it have to be applied to all areas?
Water consumption calculation - showerhead flow rate pressure
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by GPS Development on
I'm working on a LEED project in Asia. The water pressure for shower here is set at 3.5 bar (~50 psi). However, the baseline used by LEED is 2.5gpm at 80 psi.
tested flush and flow rates
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Erin Holdenried on
I have a major renovation project that has existing plumbing fixtures that will remain.