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Adjustable shower head
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% 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 Reduction—20% 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 Reduction—20% 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 Reduction—20% 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 Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Nicholas Bristow on
We are considering using multi-flow shower heads on a commercial office project for the locker rooms.
Water consumption calculation - showerhead flow rate pressure
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% 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 Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Erin Holdenried on
I have a major renovation project that has existing plumbing fixtures that will remain.
Three Different Kitchen Sinks
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Eric Webber on
If our project has three different kitchen sinks with varying flow rates (ie SK-1: 1.0GPM, SK-2: 1.5GPM etc), how do I enter the usage for the FTE in the project?