Determine an acceptable baseline case—usually an industry standard that can be obtained from your mechanical engineer or kitchen consultant. This is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, so you need to provide a narrative addressing the rationale for your ba

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Determine an acceptable baseline case—usually an industry standard that can be obtained from your mechanical engineer or kitchen consultant. This is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, so you need to provide a narrative addressing the rationale for your baseline numbers.

Why would a project choose this path? For example, it might not be installing clothes washers or food steamers, which would not give it four compliant process water equipment types. In this case they will need to calculate a total reduction for their dish

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Why would a project choose this path? For example, it might not be installing clothes washers or food steamers, which would not give it four compliant process water equipment types. In this case they will need to calculate a total reduction for their dishwashers, ice machines and pre-rinse spray valves. If their calculations do not meet the 20% reduction requirement, they will need to include other process water equipment types in their calculations. Projects that want to achieve an exemplary performance credit will also need to run these calculations.  

If following the alternative compliance path and including equipment beyond the five types for which LEED establishes a baseline, look for options that work with your design and program needs. Evaluate a number of possible scenarios for achieving the cred

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If following the alternative compliance path and including equipment beyond the five types for which LEED establishes a baseline, look for options that work with your design and program needs. Evaluate a number of possible scenarios for achieving the credit.

Collect information on applicable pieces of equipment, including equipment name, make or model, water usage, maximum allowable usage, and number of products installed. You’ll need this information when you’re ready to submit documentation to LEED Online.&

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Collect information on applicable pieces of equipment, including equipment name, make or model, water usage, maximum allowable usage, and number of products installed. You’ll need this information when you’re ready to submit documentation to LEED Online. 

Verify that none of the following have been included in any portion of the project: refrigeration equipment that uses once-through cooling with potable water,garbage disposals,water-cooled ice machines,or food steamers with boilers. 

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Verify that none of the following have been included in any portion of the project: 

refrigeration equipment that uses once-through cooling with potable water,
garbage disposals,
water-cooled ice machines,
or food steamers with boilers. 

Running calculations to show a 20% or 40% reduction in process water use is more difficult than simply choosing a set of compliant products. The baseline must be determined by the engineer, who should choose a defensible number and avoid being too subject

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Running calculations to show a 20% or 40% reduction in process water use is more difficult than simply choosing a set of compliant products. The baseline must be determined by the engineer, who should choose a defensible number and avoid being too subjective.

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