New pilot credit recognizes all-gender restrooms

Recently there has been a shift in building design, most notably within schools, to include all-gender restrooms ensuring that restroom access is provided for every building occupant. CaGBC, with the volunteer Technical Advisory Groups, had advocated for a change to incorporate the experience of Canadian project teams and in recognition of the evolving market, the USGBC has released pilot credit WEpc147 All-Gender Restrooms applicable to all project types.

LEED BD+C v4/v4.1 project teams may earn one point as an INc pilot credit within the Innovation section. (This pilot credit is not an alternative compliance pathway for WEp Indoor Water Use Reduction.)

Read more about the requirements and documentation.