LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the gold standard for green building certifications worldwide. For developers aiming to achieve LEED credits, every product selection counts—and restrooms, often overlooked, offer a surprisingly impactful opportunity to improve water efficiency and reduce environmental footprint.

That’s where Fontana Faucets come in. Our entire product line of commercial touchless faucets is engineered to meet or exceed the Water Efficiency (WE) credits under LEED v4.1, delivering reduced flow rates, timed shutoffs, and smart usage tracking options. Whether it’s a hospital, airport, university, or government building, our faucets help projects hit those water conservation goals—without compromising on performance or user experience.

Fontana’s touchless faucets use infrared sensor activation to eliminate physical contact, enhancing hygiene in high-traffic commercial environments. But what sets these faucets apart is their combination of durability and digital intelligence.

Many models come equipped with features like:

• Adjustable flow rates and detection zones
• Self-diagnostic systems
• Battery or hardwired options
• Temperature control integration
• Low lead brass construction

Smart sensors ensure water only flows when needed, dramatically reducing waste. Some units even support IoT-compatible modules, allowing facilities teams to remotely monitor usage and detect malfunctions—ideal for smart building applications seeking WELL or LEED certifications.

Fontana Faucets contribute directly to earning points in key LEED categories, especially:

✅ Water Efficiency (WE)

• Flow rates as low as 0.35 GPM
• EPA WaterSense compliance
• Sensor-based shutoff to prevent waste

✅ Materials and Resources (MR)

• Durable, lead-free brass materials
• Long lifecycle and minimal maintenance

✅ Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)

• Touchless activation reduces germ spread and enhances occupant health
• Quiet operation improves user comfort

By simplifying the selection of LEED-aligned plumbing products, we enable project teams to focus more on creative execution and less on compliance paperwork.

A durable specification carries the same performance intent from early design through procurement. Include the manufacturer, model, mounting type, finish, power option, mixing approach, flow data, sensor controls, required accessories, and service-clearance expectations in the plumbing schedule and written specification.

During submittal review, compare those fields directly with the proposed product data. This focused check helps prevent substitutions that match appearance but change water use, power requirements, maintenance access, or sensor behavior.

• Confirm model-specific flow or cycle information.
• Coordinate battery, plug-in, or hardwired power provisions.
• Verify compatible mixing valves, supplies, drains, and basin dimensions.
• Retain approved cut sheets and calculations with the project record.

Water-efficient intent should remain visible after installation. At turnover, verify sensor response, run time, temperature limits, shutoff behavior, leak-free connections, and access to batteries, power supplies, filters, aerators, solenoids, and mixing components. Record the approved settings so facilities teams can restore performance after service.

For portfolio projects, a consistent fixture family can simplify training and spare-parts planning. The best long-term result comes from combining efficient operation with clear maintenance access, readily identifiable components, and scheduled inspection.

• Rating system: identify the project’s registered LEED version and applicable indoor water-use requirements.
• Fixture classification: distinguish public-use, private-use, and metering applications before applying performance data.
• Documentation: retain current cut sheets, certifications, flow information, controls, and accessory requirements.
• Design coordination: align the plumbing schedule, specifications, electrical provisions, basin geometry, and accessibility details.
• Submittal control: review proposed substitutions against the complete basis of design, not appearance alone.
• Turnover: provide approved settings, maintenance instructions, and service-part information to facility personnel.