Discuss US Green Building Council LEED-AP-ID+C Exam Topic 5 Question 27

The WaterSense label or local equivalent requirement in Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction ensures that eligible newly installed plumbing fixtures will

Abe advertised as LEED compliant

Bbe both water efficient and high performing

Ccomply with mandatory federal government regulations

Dcomply with all international plumbing system requirements

Suggested Answer: B

The WaterSense label, or a local equivalent, is a requirement for the Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction in LEED v4 ID+C. This label ensures that eligible newly installed plumbing fixtures are both water-efficient and high-performing.The use of WaterSense labeled products is part of the strategy to reduce aggregate water use by 20% from the baseline12.

LEED v4 Indoor Water Use Reduction Calculator3.

LEED v4: Interior Design + Construction Guide4.

LEED v4 water efficiency credits: Do you know the new standards?1.

LEED QUALIFICATION GUIDE - v42.

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16 comments · newest first

Glenna 1 month ago

Exactly! It’s about saving water and doing it right.

Vicki 1 month ago

Right! B covers both efficiency and performance well.

Tawna 2 months ago

D is unrealistic. Not all fixtures meet international standards.

Nieves 2 months ago

C seems too broad. Regulations vary by location.

Youlanda 2 months ago

A is misleading. LEED compliance isn't guaranteed.

Glenna 2 months ago

Agreed! High performance is crucial too.

Vicki 2 months ago

I think B is the best choice. Water efficiency is key!

Maira 2 months ago

C seems off, it's more about efficiency than regulations.

Fletcher 3 months ago

A little surprised this isn't more common knowledge.

Vallie 3 months ago

Wait, are all fixtures really that efficient?

Reuben 3 months ago

Totally agree, high performance is a must!

Pansy 3 months ago

B is the right answer! Water efficiency is key.

Victor 3 months ago

I’m not confident, but I don’t think it’s A or D. They seem too broad for what the WaterSense label covers.

Adelaide 3 months ago

I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and I think it was about compliance with regulations. Could it be C?

Jesusa 4 months ago

I remember something about WaterSense being related to efficiency, so I’m leaning towards B too. It seems like the most relevant option.

Maryann 4 months ago

I think the answer might be B, but I'm not entirely sure if it specifically mentions high performance in the requirements.

US Green Building Council LEED-AP-ID+C Exam - Topic 5 Question 27 Discussion