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Table 1. Maximum installed flush or flow rates for prescriptive path

Fixture or fittingMaximum installed flush
or flow rate (IP)
Maximum installed
flush or flow rate (SI)
Toilet (water closet)*

1.28 gpf**

4.8 lpf**

Urinal*

0.50 gpf

1.9 lpf

Public lavatory (restroom) faucet

0.50 gpm

1.9 lpm

Private lavatory faucets*

1.50 gpm

5.7 lpm

Kitchen faucet

1.8 gpm

6.8 lpm

Showerhead*

2.00 gpm

7.6 lpm

*The WaterSense label is available for this fixture type. WaterSense-labeled fixtures are recommended for projects located in the U.S. and Canada.

**For dual-flush toilets, the full flush volume shall be equal to or less than 1.28 gpf / 4.8 lpf; a weighted average cannot be used.

OR

OPTION 2. PERFORMANCE PATH — CALCULATED REDUCTION

For all the new and existing fixtures and fittings within the tenant space, reduce aggregate water consumption by 20% from the baseline listed in Table 2.

Table 2. Baseline water consumption of fixtures and fittings

Fixture or fittingBaseline installed flush or
flow rate (IP)
Baseline installed flush or
flow rate (SI)
Toilet (water closet)*

1.6 gpf**

6.0 lpf

Urinal*

1.0 gpf

3.8 lpf

Public lavatory (restroom) faucet

0.50 gpm at 60 psi

1.9 lpm at 415 kPa

Private lavatory faucets*

2.2 gpm at 60 psi

8.3 lpm at 415 kPa

Kitchen faucet

2.2 gpm at 60 psi

8.3 lpm at 415 kPa

Showerhead*

2.5 gpm at 80 psi per shower
stall

9.5 lpm at 550 kPa per
shower stall

*The WaterSense label is available for this fixture type. WaterSense-labeled fixtures are recommended for projects located in the U.S. and Canada.

**For dual-flush toilets, the full flush volume shall be equal to or less than 1.28 gpf / 4.8 lpf; a weighted average cannot be used.

AND

Minimum Equipment Water Efficiency

Newly installed appliances, equipment, and processes within the tenant space must meet the requirements listed in Tables 3 and 4 below. Existing appliances and equipment can be excluded.

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