Eco houses

moony · Jan 21, 2014

We are currently pricing six houses up on plumbing...

No spec as such... Bit the builder has requested that it complies with building regs on water usage... And that the other company has priced using Eco bathrooms ?

The budget is tight as usual with builders... Am I missing something with this Eco bathrooms ? I know about aerators on taps and showers to restrict water useage but is there any info you lot have regarding what's needed and perhaps some links etc ?

Cheers lads

lame plumber · Jan 21, 2014

talk to buildings control, they will have a sheet of info on what you need to do without having to hit the british standards etc. And you'll get in with the inspectors early on, a foot in their door can really help on new builds and once they know you and your work they leave you alone..

Destroyer2813 · Jan 21, 2014

My understanding is the baths hold less water now for new buildings

Howsie · Jan 21, 2014

Part G and your water regulations book is all you need. Think flow volumes per outlet etc.

Destroyer2813 · Jan 21, 2014

Internet aint to bad in hospital Howsie :angel_smile: you on the mend

moony · Jan 21, 2014

Do it just has to comply with water regs ? And part g ? There's nothing fancy I'm missing out on ?

Howsie · Jan 21, 2014

Destroyer2813 said:
Internet aint to bad in hospital Howsie :angel_smile: you on the mend

4g my good fella. & to think what my phone bill will be.

Howsie · Jan 21, 2014

moony said:
Do it just has to comply with water regs ? And part g ? There's nothing fancy I'm missing out on ?

Is it a 'code' is it being built to?

Howsie · Jan 21, 2014

Should be 'What' instead of 'is'

moony · Jan 21, 2014

Not sure I'm phoning architect in morning - nothing on spec

Howsie · Jan 21, 2014

Should be on the spec IMHO.

Ermintrude · Jan 21, 2014

Probably in the qs office in massive file marked NBS. Need read drawings and then request info that's listed on them. Easy!

ADM360 · Jan 22, 2014

got given a book from Ideal,

Part G and the code for Sustainable Homes Level 3 specifications

It specs out bathroom suites and there specs, water usage and what fitting to use to achieve which level of accreditation. and not forgetting to stick TMV3's on all the baths!!