(56 maximum points possible)
4.1.1 Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Standards (54 points)
GREEN GLOBES #4.1.1 - ANSI #9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.3, 9.1.4
Where installed in the project and as permitted by local codes, plumbing fixtures and fittings must be certified and listed as being compliant with the requirements of the U.S. EPA’s WaterSense Program where WaterSense specifications exist.
Four paths are provided for assessing Indoor Domestic Plumbing. If no path is achieved, 75 total points are deducted from total earned points in the Water Efficiency Assessment Area.
- (#4.1.1.1) Path A: ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014, Section 6.3.2.1: 54 points
OR
- (#4.1.1.2) Path B: 2015 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), Table 702.1: 54 points
OR
- (#4.1.1.3) Path C: 2015 IAPMO Green Plumbing & Mechanical Code Supplement Section 402: 54 points
OR
- (#4.1.1.4) Path D: Major Renovations: 45 points. Not an eligible path for New Construction.
OR
Not applicable where no fixtures or fittings exist.
Points cannot be combined between paths. Select one of the paths.
Assessment Guidance
Not applicable where no fixtures or fittings exist.
References
- 2015 IAPMO Green Plumbing & Mechanical Code Supplement Section 402
- ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014, Section 6.3.2.1
- 2015 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), Table 702.1
Recommended Documents
- WaterSense labeling
- Manufacturer’s published water use rates
- Manufacturer's published fixture flush and flow rates
- ENERGY STAR labeling
PATH A
GREEN GLOBES #4.1.1.1 - ANSI #9.1.1.1 Path A: ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014
Do plumbing fixtures and fittings comply with ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014, Section 6.3.2.1?
- Yes (54 points)
- No (-75 points)
- N/A
Assessment Guidance
Where installed in the project and as permitted by local codes, plumbing fixtures and fittings must also be certified and listed as being compliant with the requirements of the U.S. EPA’s WaterSense Program where WaterSense specifications exist.
Not applicable where no fixtures or fittings exist.
References
Recommended Documents
- ENERGY STAR labeling
- Manufacturer's published fixture flush and flow rates
- Manufacturer’s published water use rates
- WaterSense labeling
PATH B
GREEN GLOBES #4.1.1.2 - ANSI #9.1.2.1 Path B: 2015 International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
Do plumbing fixtures and fittings comply with the 2015 International Green Construction Code (IgCC), Table 702.1?
- Yes (54 points)
- No (-75 points)
- N/A
Assessment Guidance
Where installed in the project and as permitted by local codes, plumbing fixtures and fittings must also be certified and listed as being compliant with the requirements of the U.S. EPA’s WaterSense Program where WaterSense specifications exist.
Not applicable where no fixtures or fittings exist.
References
Recommended Documents
- ENERGY STAR labeling
- Manufacturer's published fixture flush and flow rates
- Manufacturer’s published water use rates
- WaterSense labeling
PATH C
GREEN GLOBES #4.1.1.3 - ANSI #9.1.3.1 Path C: 2015 IAPMO Green Plumbing & Mechanical Code Supplement
Do plumbing fixtures and fittings comply with 2015 IAPMO Green Plumbing & Mechanical Code Supplement, Section 402?
- Yes (54 points)
- No (-75 points)
- N/A
Assessment Guidance
Where installed in the project and as permitted by local codes, plumbing fixtures and fittings must also be certified and listed as being compliant with the requirements of the U.S. EPA’s WaterSense Program where WaterSense specifications exist.
Not applicable where no fixtures or fittings exist.
References
- 2015 IAPMO Green Plumbing & Mechanical Code Supplement Section 402
Recommended Documents
- ENERGY STAR labeling
- Manufacturer's published fixture flush and flow rates
- Manufacturer’s published water use rates
- WaterSense labeling
PATH D
GREEN GLOBES #4.1.1.4 - ANSI #9.1.4.1 Path D: Major Renovations
Do plumbing fixtures and fittings meet or exceed the following requirements for water consumption, and are certified as being compliant with the requirements of U.S. EPA's WaterSense Program (where WaterSense specifications exist)?
- Toilets (Maximum flush volume 1.28 gal. (4.8 L) per flush)
- Urinals (Maximum flush volume 0.5 gal. (1.9 L) per flush)
- Showerheads (Maximum flow rate 2.0 gal. (7.6 L) per minute)
- Residential lavatory faucets (Maximum flow rate 1.5 gal. (5.7 L) per minute)
- Residential kitchen faucets (Maximum flow rate 2.2 gal. (8.3 L) per minute)
- Non-residential lavatory faucets (Maximum flow rate 0.5 gal. (1.9 L) per minute)
- Pre-rinse spray valves (Maximum flow rate 1.28 gal. (4.8 L) per minute)
Assessment Guidance
New construction projects are not eligible for Path D.
Points are earned when plumbing fixtures and fittings installed in the project meet or exceed requirements for maximum water consumption as listed below and are certified as being compliant with the requirements of the U.S. EPA’s WaterSense Program where WaterSense specifications exist.
Not applicable where no fixtures or fittings exist.
Recommended Documents
- WaterSense labeling
- Manufacturer’s published water use rates
- Manufacturer's published fixture flush and flow rates
- ENERGY STAR labeling
4.1.2 Residential Indoor Appliances (2 points)
GREEN GLOBES #4.1.2.1 - ANSI #9.1.5.1 Are residential clothes washers ENERGY STAR labeled and possess a maximum water factor (WF) of 5.4 gal/ft.3 (720 L/m3 ) per full cycle?
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- N/A
Assessment Guidance
Not applicable where there are no clothes washers.
Recommended Documents
- WaterSense labeling
- Manufacturer’s published water use rates
- Manufacturer's published fixture flush and flow rates
- ENERGY STAR labeling
GREEN GLOBES #4.1.2.2 - ANSI #9.1.5.2 Are residential dishwashers ENERGY STAR labeled and possess a maximum water use of 3.8 gal/ft.3 (510 L/m3 ) per cycle?
- Yes (1 point)
- No (0 points)
- N/A
Assessment Guidance
Not applicable where there are no dishwashers.
Recommended Documents
- WaterSense labeling
- Manufacturer’s published water use rates
- Manufacturer's published fixture flush and flow rates
- ENERGY STAR labeling
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