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BEAM P
LUS FOR
N
EW
B
UILDINGS
V
ERSION
1.2
F
RAMEWORK
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W
U
3 W
ATER
E
FFICIENT
I
RRIGATION
1 credit for the use of an irrigation system which does not require the use of
municipal fresh water after a period of establishment is complete.
Where soft landscaping
and planting coverage
is less than 50% of the
area of the building
footprint.
1
Alternatively,
1 credit for demonstrating highly efficient irrigation technology and/or the use of
harvested rainwater and/or recycled grey water to reduce fresh water
consumption for irrigation by 50% or more in comparison with conventional
irrigation of water intensive planting.
W
U
4 W
ATER
R
ECYCLING
1 credit for harvesting of rainwater which will lead to a reduction of 5% or more in
the consumption of fresh water.
None.
1
1 credit where recycled grey water will lead to a reduction of 5% or more in the
consumption of fresh water.
1
1 BONUS credit where harvesting and/or recycling leads to a reduction of 10% or
more in the consumption of fresh water.
1B
W
U
5 W
ATER
E
FFICIENT
A
PPLIANCES
1 credit for installing water efficient appliances that have Water Efficiency
Labeling Scheme Grade 2 or above.
Buildings in which
facilities and/or devices
are not installed by the
developer.
1
W
U
6 E
FFLUENT
D
ISCHARGE TO
F
OUL
S
EWERS
1 credit for demonstrating an estimated reduction in annual sewage volumes by
20% or more.
None.
1
6
I
NDOOR
E
NVIRONMENTAL
Q
UALITY
(I
EQ
)
32+3B
I
EQ
P1 M
INIMUM
V
ENTILATION
P
ERFORMANCE
Demonstrate that the project is in compliance with the minimum requirements of
ASHRAE 62.1-2007 in respect of Outdoor Air Quality and Minimum Ventilation
Rate.
Residential and similar
buildings without central
air conditioning.
Required
I
EQ
1 S
ECURITY
1 credit for scoring at least 75%of the applicable security measures and facilities
for the building.
None.
1
I
EQ
2 P
LUMBING AND
D
RAINAGE
1 credit for designs that reduce the potential for transmission of harmful bacteria
viruses, and odours.
None.
1
I
EQ
3
B IOLOGICAL C ONTAMINATION 1credit for complying with the recommendations given in the Code of Practice -
Prevention of Legionnaires Disease, in respect of air-conditioning and ventilation
and water systems.
Residential buildings.
1
I
EQ
4
W ASTE D ISPOSAL F ACILITIES 1credit for the provision of a de-odourising system in all refuse collection rooms
and chambers.
None.
1