AECB Water Standards - specification
AECB - the sustainable building association - has developed a Water Standard applicable to new homes, the refurbishment of existing dwellings and also to non-domestic buildings.
The Water Standard is aimed at architects, designers, house builders and specifiers and has two levels – ‘Good’ and ‘Best’ Practice, with a third ‘Experimental’ category.
The AECB Water Standards are based on performance requirements for individual water-using devices rather than a whole building calculation method, and aims to encourage the uptake of properly functional user-friendly appliances and fittings that are robust and energy and water efficient.
Suggested products
Products which help meet AECB Best Practice Standard:
Shower (less than 6 l/min) - Aerated showerhead
Basin & bidet taps (less than 4 l/min) - Basin taps
Kitchen sink taps (less than 6 l/min) - Kitchen sink taps
WCs (less than 4.5 litres & dual flush) - ES4 4 litre siphon flush WC
Urinals (waterless preferred if low consumable cost) - Airflush urinal
Baths (less than 180 litres) - Ecocomfort