Indoor Water Use Reduction

(1-12 points)

Intent

To reduce indoor water consumption.

Requirements

Further reduce fixture and fitting water use from the calculated baseline in WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction. Additional potable water savings can be earned above the prerequisite level using alternative water sources. Include fixtures and fittings necessary to meet the needs of the occupants. Some of these fittings and fixtures may be outside the tenant space (for Commercial Interiors) or project boundary (for New Construction). Points are awarded according to Table 1.

Table 1. Points for reducing water use

Percentage reduction	Points (BD&C)	Points (Schools, Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare)	Points (ID&C)	Points (CI Retail)	Points (CI Hospitality)
25%	1	1	2	2	2
30%	2	2	4	4	4
35%	3	3	6	6	6
40%	4	4	8	8	8
45%	5	5	10	10	10
50%	6	--	12	--	11

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