803 Innovative Practices – Above Green

803.1 - Reclaimed

Reclaimed, gray, or recycled water. Reclaimed, gray, or recycled water is used as permitted by applicable code.

[Points awarded for either Section 11.803.1(1) or 11.803.1(2), not both.]

[Points awarded for either Section11.803.6 or 11.803.1, not both.]

each water closet flushed by reclaimed, gray, or recycled water (5 points; 20 max)

[Points awarded per fixture or appliance.]
irrigation from reclaimed, gray, or recycled water on-site (10 points)

Required Documentation

Confirm greywater reclaimed or recycled is compliant with IRC Appendix O and as permitted by local building code.

803.2 - Reclaimed water, greywater, or rainwater pre-piping

Reclaimed, graywater, or rainwater systems are rough plumbed (and permanently marked, tagged or labeled) into buildings for future use. (3 points per roughed in system)

Required Documentation

Plans and specs showing rough plumbed systems.

803.3 - Automatic leak detection and control devices

One of the following devices is installed. Where a fire sprinkler system is present, the device will be installed to not interfere with the operation of the fire sprinkler system. (2 points)

automatic water leak detection and control devices
automatic water leak detection and shutoff devices

Required Documentation

When fire sprinkler system present, provide installer’s certification that shutoff does not interfere with sprinklers.

803.4 - Engineered biological system or intensive bioremediation system

An engineered biological system or intensive bioremediation system is installed and the treated water is used on site. Design and implementation are approved by appropriate regional authority. (20 points)

Required Documentation

Local jurisdiction approval.

803.5 - Recirculating humidifier

Where a humidifier is required, a recirculating humidifier is used in lieu of a traditional “flow through” type. (1 point)

803.6 - Advanced wastewater treatment system

Advanced wastewater (aerobic) treatment system is installed and treated water is used on site. (20 points)

[Points awarded for either Section 11.803.6 or11. 803.1, not both.]

Required Documentation

Documentation describing advanced features of the system.