Brochure Siphonic Roof Drains - Jay R. Smith MFG Co.

LEED ® / Green Building Design
The LEED ® (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design)
Green Building Rating System was devised as a voluntary,
consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance,
sustainable buildings. LEED was initially created by the
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to establish a common
measurement to define “green building.” It has since grown
into a program aimed at raising awareness of and promoting
integrated “green” building projects.
How does a building become a “green” building Through
design and construction that concentrates on:
Conserving water;
Reducing energy consumption;
Reducing the depletion of natural resources and materials;
Creating a sustainable site;
Use of innovative design;
Improving indoor environmental quality.
To become LEED ® certified, the building is rated by these
six categories. Within each category, points are awarded
based on the LEED Green Building Rating System.
r SS Credit 6.1 “Stormwater Design - Quality Control”
– 1 Point (26 possible points under Sustainable Sites)
Controlled flow roof drainage – “To limit disruption of natural
hydrology by reducing impervious cover, increasing on-site
infiltration, reducing or eliminating pollution from stormwater
runoff and eliminating contaminants.”
Did you know that a siphonic roof drain system can reduce
stormwater runoff from the roof
In a siphonic system several roof drain outlets can be connected to a
single vertical discharge pipe reducing the number of discharge points.
And fewer discharge points mean the water can be easily routed for
storage and reuse. This in turn controls the amount of rainwater being
fed into the stormwater systems or runoff area. Once the water is
stored it can be used for landscaping irrigation, toilet and urinal flushing,
and custodial uses.
r WE Credit 3 “Water Use Reduction” – 2-4 Points
(10 possible points under Water Efficiency)
Rainwater harvesting
Water Efficiency – “To further increase water efficiency within
buildings to reduce the burden on municipal water supply
and wastewater systems.”
LEED ® awards points to building designs for a variety of
energy-efficient and environmentally friendly features, from the
installation of radiant heating to reduction of energy consumption,
to grey water recycling, to the use of local building materials
that require less energy to transport. LEED points are not
given to individual products, but to an aggregate of the building
system that saves water, energy, and contributes to a healthy
indoor environment. An example of this is Wal-Mart’s use of
green building designs on a prototype store in Dallas, Texas,
one feature of the design is the capture of rainwater for use
throughout the building and grounds; i.e. rainwater harvesting.
By using Smith Siphonic Roof Drains in a siphonic design,
LEED ® points can be awarded for using recycled material
(cast iron), reducing site preparation (less buried pipe), and
extra points can be awarded by using “Innovation and Design”
concepts. Additional points can be awarded if the siphonic
system is used for rainwater harvesting. For more information
on how siphonic systems can be used in rainwater harvesting,
see page A.10
Environmental Design Credits
The benefit of using Smith Siphonic Roof Drains in a siphonic design
is that this concept helps achieve the ultimate goal of USGBC: to
promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and
a healthy place to live and work. Here’s how to get design credit:
r SS Credit 5.1:Site Development - “Protect or Restore Habitat” –
1 Point (26 possible points under Sustainable Sites)
Reduced, shallower trenching – “To conserve existing natural areas
and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote
biodiversity.”
Did you know that a siphonic roof drain system requires less site
preparation
In a siphonic system there is a de-pressured flow (a higher flow capacity
since flow is a full-bore) which means there is much more flexibility
where pipe routing is concerned – thus the pipe work can be run just
horizontally below the roof rather than below ground; this means there
is less need for groundwork such as site trenching, bedding, and
backfilling.
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Did you know that a siphonic roof drain system can be used
successfully with water harvesting
A siphonic system allows for piping to a water harvesting system so
that it can be stored and used for non-potable applications such as in
irrigation, toilet and urinal flushing, mechanical systems, and custodial
uses.
r “Recycled Content”
Did you know that most cast iron is “green”
Most cast iron drainage products use 100% post-consumer recycled
materials and can be re-melted and recycled after their useful life. Such
is true with all Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co., cast iron, plumbing and drainage
products and our siphonic roof drains.
r ID Credit 1 “Innovation in Design” – 1-5 Points
(6 possible points under Innovation & Design Process)
Achieve Measureable Environmental Performance – “Award points
for exceptional performance above the requirements set by the
LEED Green Building Rating System.”
Did you know that a siphonic roof drain system is an innovative
design
A siphonic roof drain system allows for smaller diameter piping and
more flexibility where pipe routing is concerned. These characteristics
enable significant savings of time and money in the construction of
large industrial or commercial buildings. The need for vertical rainwater
piping inside a building can be eliminated, saving approximately 1/2
a square meter per stack. This allows greater flexibility in the use of
space within open-plan buildings, permitting larger uncluttered areas
in large public structures. If used in conjunction with a rainwater
harvesting system, there can be increases in water use reduction
percentages.
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