LEED Green Associate

Exam Review Course - 2011

Instructor:

Jeff Vincent
LEED A

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
REVIEW COURSE OVERVIEW, LOGISTICS WHAT TO EXPECT

SESSION ONE

EXAM & CREDENTIALING OVERVIEW

WHY BUILD GREEN & INTRODUCTION TO USGBC AND LEED - BREAK -

The purpose of this review course is to help YOU to study effectively in order that you will be successful and pass the exam.

LEED GA REVIEW COURSE

LEED

EXAM OVERVIEW

REVIEW ALL SECTIONS OF LEED REFERENCE GUIDE

OPEN DISCUSSION ASK QUESTIONS

WHAT TO EXPECT

ACCESS TO PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

STUDY TIPS

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS AND STUDY RESOURCES

ADVICE FROM LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS

ANY ANSWERS TO THE EXAM

TO PASS THE EXAM WITHOUT INVESTING ANY SIGNIFICANT PREPARATION TIME

WHAT NOT TO EXPECT

TO GET ANYTHING OUT OF THE REVIEW SESSION WITHOUT READING THE MATERIAL

DISCUSSION OR DEBATE ABOUT RECENT LEED/USGBC/GBCI INITIATIVES AND ISSUES TO REGISTER COMPLAINTS ABOUT USGBC MATERIALS OR WEBSITE

Exam Overview

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE

OPTION A - Documented involvement on a LEED-registered project. OPTION B - Employment or previous employment! in a sustainable field of wor". OPTION C - Engagement in or completion of! an education program that addresses green building principles. AND #uccessful completion of Exam. the LEED $reen %ssociate

LEED AP
A %gree to the Disciplinary and Exam %ppeals &olicy and 'redentialing (aintenance &rogram '(&!. B Document professional experience on a LEED project) within the last * years) with verification through LEED +nline or employer attestation. C #ubmit to application audit. ,--.- of all applications will be audited AND #uccessful 'ompletion of LEED #pecialty Exam in one of the following/ 0uilding Design 1 'onstruction 0D1'! 2nterior Design 1 'onstruction 2D1'! 3omes 4eighborhood Development 4D! +perations 1 (aintenance +1(! 55 6ou can sit for both exams concurrently.

CREDENTIALING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM !CMP" REQUIREMENTS#

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE# 8, 3ours * LEED #pecific!) Every : years LEED AP WITH SPECIALTY *9 hours ; LEED #pecific!) every : years LEED FELLOW none

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READ THE GBCI G A HANDBOOK

CANDIDATE

STUDY & PREP USE REFERENCE GUIDES & DOCS IN THE HANDBOOK AS STUDY AIDS

STEPS TO THE G A EXAM

REGISTER FOR & SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM

GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM

<899 randomly selected) multiple choice =uestions < : hours to ta"e exam included limit! exam tutorial not in time

<#core >ange is 8:,-:99) 8.9 is minimum passing score

ACCREDITED PROFFESIONAL SPECIALTY EXAM

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< #core range is 8:,-:99) 8.9 is minimum passing score NOTE ''0oth exams may be ta"en together) you will have ? hours to complete them both. There is no scheduled brea" between exams) although you may leave the exam room) but your time will not stop. 2f you pass one part of the exam and not the other) you are only re=uired to re-ta"e the part of the exam that you did not pass. WHAT TO BRING(

EXAM QUESTION TYPES

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WHAT TO STUDY MATERIALS ? RESOURCES

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!ustaina,le !ites

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

SUSTAINABLE SITES

SESSION TWO

WATER EFFICIENCY

- END OF SESSION -

Sustainable Sites

!ustaina,le !ites

< :G- of LEED &oints < (aintainBenhance local ecology < (imic ecological features < (inimiHe heat absorption < (inimiHe the need for additional infrastructure < (inimiHe the vehicle use < >educe encroachment on agricultural land areas < #tormwater run off issues < Iater =uality < 2mpact on undeveloped lands < 2mprove previously contaminated sites

8 &>E>EJC2#2TE 7 '>ED2T '%TE$+>2E# :; &+##20LE &+24T#

SUSTAINABLE SITES OVERVIEW

GREEN BUILDING CONCERNS

W:),) 2. ;) 38+ +:) 480520/1 +. ,)28=) 063-=+*( < %void natural areas or protected habitats < 0uild in already-developed areas < Ta"e advantage of public transportation

8 &>E>EJC2#2TE 7 '>ED2T '%TE$+>2E# :; &+##20LE &+24T#

SUSTAINABLE SITES OVERVIEW

H.; 2. ;) 3,.+)=+ +:) *0+)( < (inimiHe the footprint < Limit construction disturbances and plan restoration < Limit stormwater runoff and erosion < >educe heat islands and light pollution

INTENT >educe pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion) waterway sedimentation and airborne dust generation.

## &>E>EJC2#2TE 2 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY POLLUTION PREVENTION >EJC2>ED K+> 'E>T2K2'%T2+4

REQUIREMENTS &revent loss of soil by runoff or wind &rotecting stoc"piled topsoil &revent sedimentation of storm sewers or streams &revent air pollution #ite-specific sediment and erosion control plan Temporary and permanent seeding #tructural control measures include earth di"es) silt fencing) sediment and traps F basins (eet E&% or local codes whichever is more stringent! 4ational &ollutant Discharge Elimination #ystem 4&DE#!

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT %void development of inappropriate sites and reduce the environmental impact from the location of the building on the site. REQUIREMENTS Do not develop/ &rime farmland &reviously undeveloped land lower than ,E above the KE(% 899 year flood plain Endangered species habitats Iithin 899 feet of wetlands or per local laws if more stringent &reviously undeveloped land that is within ,9E of a water body &ublic par"land) unless a land trade is accepted REFERENCED STANDARDS C#D%Es definition of &rime Karmland KE(% 899 year flood plain C# Kish and Iildlife) (arine Kisheries and local endangered species lists Ietlands definitions

## '>ED2T 2 SITE SELECTION 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT 'hannel development into urban areas with existing infrastructure) protect greenfields) and preserve habitat and natural resources. REQUIREMENTS O3+0./ &# D)7)5.36)/+ D)/*0+> 2ncrease localiHed density Existing density of ;9)999 #K per acre Two story downtown development with covered par"ing OR O3+0./ % C.668/0+> C.//)=+070+> 'onstruct or renovate a building on/ % previously developed site Iithin a M mile of a residential Hone or neighborhood wB average density of 89 unitsBacre within M mile of 89 or more basic services with pedestrian access between buildings and services. REFERENCED STANDARDS C#D%Es definition of &rime Karmland KE(% 899 year flood plain C# Kish and Iildlife) (arine Kisheries and local endangered species lists

## '>ED2T : DEVELOPMENT DENSITY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY , &+24T# %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

REQUIREMENTS !=./+0/8)2M"

## '>ED2T : DEVELOPMENT DENSITY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY , &+24T# %L%2L%0LE

D)7)5.36)/+ D)/*0+> N $ross 0uilding %rea O &roject #ite %rea Density >adius N * x P property area!

SUSTAINABLE SITES

P,.F060+> is determined by drawing a M mile radius around the main building entrance on a site map and counting the services with in that radius. >adii can be drawn around more than one building or main entrance!. :8 services listed as examples.

INTENT >ehabilitate damaged sites where development is complicated by environmental contamination) thereby reducing pressure on undeveloped land. REQUIREMENTS Develop sites that have/ Documented &hase 22 Environmental #ite %ssessment OR $overnmental %gency documented 0rownfield

## '>ED2T * BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT OF CREDIT >emove haHardous materials Q remediation work must be performed. #ocial and economic revitaliHation 2ncludes rehab of existing buildings

INTENT
>educe pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.

REQUIREMENTS &roximity to mass Transit/ Iithin M mile of an existing or planned and funded! commuter) light rail or subway station Iithin R mile of : or more public or campus bus lines #how pedestrian route not radius Exemplary &erformance/ demonstrate a =uantifiable reduction in personal automobile use through multiple alternative options

## '>ED2T ?.2 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION# PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS ; &+24T# %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT >educe pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. REQUIREMENTS 'ommercialB2nstitutional/ &rovide secure bicycle rac"s andBor storage within :99 yards of a building entrance! for ,of occupants determine pea" users! and provide showerBchanging facilities for .,- of KTE occupants OR >esidential/ Kor 8,- of building occupants) in lieu of changing facilities KTE N total occupant hoursB7 EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE &rovide a comprehensive transportation management plan

## '>ED2T ?.: ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION# BICYCLE STORAGE AND CHANGING ROOMS 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT >educe pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. REQUIREMENTS O3+0./ & &rovide preferred par"ing for low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles for EC of total vehicle par"ing capacity. O3+0./ % 2nstall alternative-fuel refueling stations for $C of the total vehicle par"ing capacity of the site. O3+0./ $ &rovide low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for *- of full-time e=uivalent KTE! occupants. O3+0./ @ &rovide building occupants access to a low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehiclesharing program.

## '>ED2T ?.* ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION# LOW EMISSION AND FUEL EFFICIENT VEHICLES * &+24T# %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT >educe pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. REQUIREMENTS CASE &# 4on->esidential &rojects O3+0./ & (ust not exceed local Honing re=uirements &rovide preferred par"ing for carpoolsBvanpools serving ,- of occupants O3+0./ % (for projects that provide parking for < 5% of FTE building occupants &rovide preferred par"ing for carpoolsBvanpools serving ,- of occupants O3+0./ $ &rovide no new par"ing. CASE %# >esidential &rojects O3+0./ & (ust not exceed local Honing re=uirements.

SS CREDIT @ @ ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION# PARKING CAPACITY % POINTS AVAILABLE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

REQUIREMENTS !=./+0/8)2M" CASE $# (ixed-Cse &rojects O3+0./ I S 89- commercial Q use residential D 89- split re=uirements ALL CASES %ppendix 8 Default +ccupancy 'ount $uidelines. CASE %# >esidential &rojects O3+0./ & (eet (242(C( local Honing re=uirements &rovide infrastructure and support programs to facilitate shared vehicle use carpool drop off areas) par"ing for vanpools) car sharingT!

## '>ED2T ?.? ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION# PARKING CAPACITY : &+24T# %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT 'onserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity. REQUIREMENTS $reenfield sites/ Limit site disturbance ?9E beyond building perimeter 8,E beyond primary roadway curbs :,E beyond permeable constructed areas 89E beyond surface wal"ways) patios) par"ing) utilities S8:U in diameter OR +n previously developed sites/ >estore ,9- of site area excluding footprint! or :9of the total site area including footprint!) whichever is greater) with nativeBadapted vegetation EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE >estore or protect V.,- of the site excluding the building footprint! with

## '>ED2T ,.2 SITE DEVELOPMENT# PROTECT OR RESTORE HABITAT 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT &rovide high ratio of open space to development footprint to promote biodiversity. REQUIREMENTS CASE I >educe the development footprint building) access roads) par"ing! and e!ceed local Honing open space re=uirement by :,CASE % for areas with no local Honing code! &rovide open space e=ual to the development footprint owner must state that open space will be conserved for buildingEs life! CASE $ for sites with Honing but no re=uirement for open space! &rovide vegetated open space V :9- of the site area.

## '>ED2T ,.: SITE DEVELOPMENT# MAXIMINE OPEN SPACE 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

REQUIREMENTS Kor projects located in an urban area that earn ## 'redit :) vegetative roofs can contribute to credit compliance. Kor projects located in an urban area that earn ## 'redit :) pedestrian-oriented hardscapes can contribute to credit compliance as long as :,- of the open space is vegetated. Ietlands or naturally designed ponds may count as open space if the side slope gradients average 8/? v/h! or less and are vegetated. EXEMPLARY PREFORMANCE Double open space standard

## '>ED2T ,.: SITE DEVELOPMENT# MAXIMINE OPEN SPACE 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT Limit disruption of natural hydrology by reducing impervious cover) increasing onsite infiltration) managing stormwater runoff) and eliminating contaminants. REQUIREMENTS O3+0./ &# Existing imperviousness W,92mplement a stormwater management plan that prevents the post-development pea" discharge rate and =uantity from exceeding the pre-development pea" discharge rate and =uantity for the 8 and : year) :? hour design storms. OR O3+0./ %/ Existing imperviousness V,92mplement a stormwater management plan for :,- DE'>E%#E in volume of runoff from the : year) :? hour design storm.

## '>ED2T ;.2 STORMWATER DESIGN# QUANTITY CONTROL 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

IMPACTS FROM URBANINATION

INTENT Limit disruption and pollution of natural water flows by managing stormwater runoff REQUIREMENTS 2mplement a stormwater management plan that/ >educes impervious cover &romotes infiltration 'aptures and treats runoff from G9- of the average annual rainfall using acceptable best management practices 0(&!. 0(&s used to treat runoff must/ >emove 79- of post-development total suspended solids T##! (eet local standards Cse an in-field performance monitoring system

## '>ED2T ;.: STORMWATER DESIGN# QUALITY CONTROL 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

REQUIREMENTS !=./+0/8)2M" 4on- structural (easures/ 'apture and treat using natural methods. Legetation) swales) disconnection of impervious areas #tructural measures/ >ainwater cisterns (anhole treatment devices >euse for irrigation >euse in a gray water system CALCULATIONS Determine average annual rainfall 4on-#tructural/ determine filtration rates #tructural/ confirm e=uipment capacity 'ombination

## '>ED2T ;.: STORMWATER DESIGN# QUALITY CONTROL 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

INTENT >educe heat islands to minimiHe impact on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats REQUIREMENTS O3+0./ & Kor ,9- of non-roof impervious surfaces provide any combination of/ #hade from existing tree canopy or within , years of landscape install #hade from structures covered by solar panels #hade from structures having a #olar >eflectance 2ndex #>2! of at least :G. &ave with materials having a #olar >eflectance 2ndex #>2! of at least :G. +pen-grid paving O3+0./ % &lace ,9- of par"ing under ground or covered by par"ing structure %ny roof structure must have a #>2 of V:G or covered

## '>ED2T ..2 HEAT ISLAND EFFECT# NON ROOF 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

CALCULATIONS !=./+0/8)2M" J N +1>1#!

## '>ED2T ..2 HEAT ISLAND EFFECT# NON ROOF 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

J D TB: J N sum of open space paving) high reflectance paving) and shaded area T N sum of all non-roof hardscape surfaces + N total area of all open grid paving systems V,9-! > N total area of all hardscapes with a #>2 value V:G # N effective shade area VOCABULARY %lbedo Emissivity &ervious #olar >eflectance 2ndex

SUSTAINABLE SITES

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INTENT >educe heat islands to minimiHe impact on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats REQUIREMENTS O3+0./ I/ 3igh #>2 Kor a minimum of .,- of roof surface) use roofing materials having a #>2 V .7 for a low sloped roof W :/8:! :G for a steep sloped roof D:/8:! O3+0./ %# Legetated 2nstall a vegetated roof for ,9- of roof area O3+0./ $# 'ombination 2nstall a combination of high #>2 F vegetative per the following criteria/
%rea of roof O .,-! 1 Total >oof %rea %rea of Legetated >oof O,9-! N

## '>ED2T ..: HEAT ISLAND EFFECT# ROOF 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE 899- of roof is green

POTENTIAL SUSTAINABLE SITES CREDITS

SS C,)20+ D & #tormwater Design/ Juantity 'ontrol point! SS C,)20+ D % #tormwater Design/ Juality 'ontrol point! SS C,)20+ B % 3eat 2sland Effect $reen >oof points! 8-:

GREEN ROOF SYNERGIES

INTENT <(inimiHe light trespass <>educe s"y-glow <2mprove night time visibility through glare reduction <>educe impact on nocturnal environments REQUIREMENTS F., I/+),0., L01:+0/1# O3+0./ & >educe the input power to any openings in the envelope by at least ,9- between 88 p.m. and , a.m. O3+0./ % %ll openings in the envelope must have shielding for a resultant transmittance of less than 89- between 88 p.m. and , a.m.

## '>ED2T 7 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

SUSTAINABLE SITES

REQUIREMENTS !=./+0/8)2M"

## '>ED2T 7 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION 2 &+24T %L%2L%0LE

F., EF+),0., L01:+0/1# +nly light areas re=uired for safety and comfort Lighting power densities must not exceed %4#2B%#3>%EB2E#4% #tandard G9.8-:99. (eet exterior lighting control re=uirements from %4#2B%#3>%EB2E#4% #tandard G9.8-:99. L01:+0/1 N./)*# LX8 Q Dar" par" F rural! LX: Q Low residential! LX* Q (edium 'B2B3D>! LX? Q 3igh major city centers F entertainment districts!

SUSTAINABLE SITES

ACID RAIN ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES BIODIVERSITY BIOMASS BIOSWALE BROWNFIELD BUILDING DENSITY BUILDING FOOTPRINT COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY DEVELOPMENT DENSITY DIVERSITY OF USES OR HOUSING TYPES DRY PONDS FLOODPLAIN FLOOR-TO-AREA RATIO FOOT CANDLE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT IMPERVIOUSNESS NATIVE & ADAPTED PLANTS PERVIOUSNESS PRIME FARMLAND RAIN GARDEN SITE DISTURBANCE SOLAR REFLECTANCE INDEX !SRI" STORMWATER RUNOFF STREET GRID DENSITY TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED !VMT" WETLAND VEGETATION XERISCAPING

SUSTAINABLE SITES VOCABULARY

QUESTIONS ON SUSTAINABLE SITES?

SUSTAINABLE SITES

ater Efficienc!

E""icient Water Use

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Water Efficiency
Goals"

.e&uce the 0uantit+ o" Water 2ee&e& "or the *uil&ing .e&uce Municipal Water !uppl+ an& Treatment

INTENT <To increase water efficiency within buildings to reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems. REQUIREMENTS Employ strategies that in aggregate use :9less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building not including irrigation!. 'alculate the baseline according to the commercial andBor residential baselines outlined in text. 'alculations are based on estimated occupant usage and must include only the following fixtures and fixture fittings as applicable to the project scope!/ water closets) urinals) lavatory faucets) showers) "itchen sin" faucets and pre-rinse spray valves. The following fixtures) fittings and appliances are outside the scope of the water use reduction calculation/ 'ommercial #team 'oo"ers 'ommercial Dishwashers %utomatic 'ommercial 2ce (a"ers 'ommercial family siHed! 'lothes Iashers >esidential 'lothes Iashers

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INTENT <To limit or eliminate the use of potable water or other natural surface or subsurface water resources available on or near the project site for landscape irrigation. REQUIREMENTS OPTION I/ >educe by ,9- : points! >educe potable water consumption for irrigation by ,9- from a calculated midsummer baseline case. >eductions must be attributed to any combination of the following items/ &lant species) density and microclimate factor 2rrigation efficiency Cse of captured rainwater Cse of recycled wastewater Cse of water treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically for nonpotable uses $roundwater seepage that is pumped away from the immediate vicinity of building slabs and foundations may be used for landscape irrigation to meet the intent of this credit. 3owever) the project team must

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REQUIREMENTS !=./+0/8)2M" OR OPTION %# 4o &otable Iater Cse or 2rrigation ? points! (eet the re=uirements for +ption 8. AND &%T3 8 Cse only captured rainwater) recycled wastewater) recycled graywater or water treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically for non-potable uses for irrigation. OR &%T3 : 2nstall landscaping that does not re=uire permanent irrigation systems. Temporary irrigation systems used for plant establishment are allowed only if removed within 8 year of installation.

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REQUIREMENTS !=./+0/8)2M" N./-P.+-45) ;-+), *.8,=)* 0/=582)# 'aptured rain or stormwater $raywater from building use sin"s) showers! (unicipal recycled water reclaimed water! 'ondensate reuse 3igh efficiency irrigation systems microirrigation! deliver up to G,- of water supplied vs. convention systems that are only ;9- efficient. Cse of native plants and indigenous species will reduce irrigation needs. $raywater N does not contain human waste or process food. Cse month of Yuly for irrigation calculations

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INTENT 2ncrease local a=uifer recharge Decrease demand on municipal plants REQUIREMENTS OPTION & >educe potable water use for building sewage conveyance by ,9- through the use of water-conserving fixtures e.g.) water closets) urinals! or non-potable water e.g.) captured rainwater) recycled graywater) on-site or municipally treated wastewater!. OR OPTION % Treat ,9- of wastewater on-site to tertiary standards. Treated water must be infiltrated or used on-site. STRATEGIES Low-flow toilets %utomatic sensors Dry fixtures 'omposting toilets Iaterless urinals

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STRATEGIES !=./+0/8)2M" #ubstitute graywater or captured rainwater for potable water/ #in"s #howers Toilet flushing 'ustodial Treat wastewater on site/ 0iological wastewater systems %rtificial wetlands EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE 899- >eduction for potable water use for sewage conveyance) +> 899- on site treatment of generated wastewater.

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INTENT To further increase water efficiency within buildings to reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems. REQUIREMENTS Employ strategies that in aggregate use less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building not including irrigation!. The minimum water savings percentage for each point threshold is as follows/ *9- N : points *,- N * points ?9- N ? points 'alculate the baseline according to the commercial andBor residential baselines outlined in text. 'alculations are based on estimated occupant usage and must include only the following fixtures and fixture fittings as applicable to the project scope!/ water closets) urinals) lavatory faucets) showers) "itchen sin" faucets and pre-rinse spray valves.

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EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE &rojected water savings of at least ?9-. the next incremental percentage threshold! %t least 89- reduction in process and non-regulated water use. &rocess water is water for industrial processes and building systems such as cooling towers) boilers and chillers. 4on-regulated water use are things li"e dishwashers) clothes washers and other water consuming fixtures not counted in the calculations!

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REFERENCED STANDARDS E/),1> P.50=> A=+ !EPA=+" .9 &JJ% -/2 %AAE Iater 'losets 8.; gpf Crinals 8.9 gpf #howerheads :., gpm Kaucets :.: gpm EF=))20/1 !EPA=+" .9 &JJ% CLK Toilets 9.7 - 8.9 gpf CLK Crinals 9.7 Q 8.9 gpf #howerheads 8.9 - 8.7 gpm Kaucets 8.9 - 8.7 gpm 'omposting Toilets Iaterless Crinals 9 gpf 9 gpf

WATER EFFICIENCY REFERENCED STANDARDS

U/09.,6 P58640/1 C.2) %AD, S)=+0./ @A% A Q Iater conserving Kittings and Kixtures I/+),/-+0./-5 P58640/1 C.2) %AAD, S)=+0./ DA@ Q Design of 0uilding Iater Distribution #ystem

 BASELINE VERSUS DESIGN BLACKWATER COOLING TOWER GALLONS PER FLUSH !GPF" GALLONS PER MINUTE !GPM" GRAYWATER IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY HARVESTED RAINTWATER POTABLE WATER WASTEWATER

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QUESTIONS ON WATER EFFICIENCY?

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