The Benefits of Implementing Water Conservation Standards by Building beyond Code

Course Description: The planet is currently in a water scarcity crisis, which is significantly affected by toilet water usage. This course examines the current plumbing codes, standards, and regulations that address toilet water usage, the need for and benefits of going beyond current standards, and the goals of a variety of beyond-the-code voluntary standards and rating systems, such as LEED v4 BD+C and ICC 700 National Green Building Standard®. It explains the various types of low-flow and ultra-low-flow toilets, their pros and cons, and their selection criteria. It concludes with a sampling of successful cost- and water-saving installations.

Delivery Method: Online

Format(s): PDF

Internal Course Code: AEC1711-01:1

Duration: 1h

HSW Compatible: No

Point of Contact Name: Richard Wheller

Point of Contact Email: rwheller@aecdaily.com

Tags: green sustainability conservation code