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V. LOW FLOW SHOWER HEADS
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, water use during showering or bathing represents 17 percent of all indoor household water use. Water flow and water
pressure measurements determine the flow rate of a showerhead. Low flow showerheads (less than 2.5 gpm and 80 psi) restrict the flow of water and reduce the amount of
water used during a shower. Low flow showerheads benefit the environment while lowering the owner’s utility bills. The JADC’s showers will deploy affordable and effective
1.0 gpm showerheads from brands such as Niagara Conservation.
Advantages: Disadvantages:
None
Reduced water and sewer cost
Qualify for USGBC LEED point
Installation in new and retrofit situations
Environmentally friendly
Easy to install
Inexpensive
FIRE AND SAFETY
Fire Sprinkler System
The Friends of Refugee facility shall be a fully sprinkled facility per current NFPA, State and local code requirements.
Fire Alarm System
The Friends of Refugee facility shall have a state-of-the-art fully addressable fire alarm system per current NFPA, State and local code requirements.
Security /Access Control / CCTV / Music
The Friends of Refugee facility may have a monitored security/access control system installed. Access control can be installed on selected exterior entrance doors and on
selected private quarters and common spaces such as mechanical spaces.
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