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NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction

WEp1 ,What are the ratio of kitchen sink and shower ?

MERVE OKUMUŞ

architect

iltay mimarlık

LEEDuser Basic Member

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July 23, 2014

İn our project the kitchen sink and shower are not used by all FTE and visitor, What percentage I may use for these fixtures, and what are the ratios? Thank you

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Charles Nepps

NH Green Consulting

LEEDuser Premium Member

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Wed, 07/23/2014 - 15:59

The assumption normally is all FTE have equal access to things like kitchen sinks. Fixtures like WC, Urinals, and Showers can be designated male or female only, and those ratios are normally 50/50. Without knowing your particular situation, you would probably have to provide a narrative explaining why the kitchen sinks are not used by all FTE.

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