4.7: Metering

(20 maximum points possible)

Water Metering (20 points)

GREEN GLOBES #4.7.1.1 - ANSI #9.7.1.1 Is sub-metering installed for all water-intensive applications such as commercial kitchens, commercial laundries, laboratories, pools, spas, etc?

• Yes (2 points)
• No (0 points)
• N/A

Assessment Guidance

Not applicable where there are no water intensive applications.

Recommended Documents 

• Construction Documents 
• Sub-meter specifications 
• Plan for billing of tenants 
• Building plans showing sub-meters

GREEN GLOBES #4.7.1.2 - ANSI #9.7.1.2 Is metering or sub-metering installed for water that is used for pressurized irrigation?

• Yes (4 points)
• No (0 points)
• N/A

Assessment Guidance

Not applicable where there is no irrigation.

Recommended Documents 

• Plumbing design drawings 
• Sub-meter specifications 
• Plan for billing of tenants 
• Building plans showing sub-meters

GREEN GLOBES #4.7.1.3 - ANSI #9.7.1.3 Are all water meters and sub-meters linked to a Meter Data Management System to store and report water consumption data?

• Yes (2 points)
• No (0 points)

Recommended Documents 

• Water Efficiency Measurement and Verification Plan including monthly reports 
• Sub-meter specifications
• Manufacturer’s specifications, cut sheets, and performance documentation for the Meter Data System and meters 
• Building plans showing sub-meters

GREEN GLOBES #4.7.1.4 - ANSI #9.7.1.4 Are chilled or hot water loops or cooling tower make up water supply pipes equipped with meters?

• Yes (2 points)
• No (0 points)
• N/A

Assessment Guidance

Not applicable where there are no chilled or hot water loops.

Recommended Documents

• Plumbing design drawings 
• Sub-meter specifications 
• Building plans showing sub-meters

GREEN GLOBES #4.7.1.5. - ANSI #9.7.1.5. What percentage of the units in the development are sub-metered and allow for tenants to view their consumption and be billed based upon it?

• At least 90% (10 points) 
• At least 75% (7 points)
• At least 50% (5 points) 
• At least 25% (2 points)
• N/A

Assessment Guidance

Not applicable where there is no multi-unit development

Recommended Documents

•  Construction Documents 
• Plumbing design drawings 
• Sub-meter specifications 
• Plan for billing of tenants 
• Building plans showing sub-meters

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