The BREEAM water leak detection systems below are specifically designed to meet the requirements of specific elements of the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM). Our BREEAM leak detection systems are capable of detecting major water leaks on the water supply between and within a building and the site boundary.
A system designed to comply with BREEAM WAT04 automatic sanitary shut-off requirements within the building
Uses a passive infra-red leak detection sensor (PIR) to detect the presence of people in a particular room which, when activated, uses a solenoid valve to open the water supply
If a room is unoccupied for a user-defined period of time, the valve closes to shut off the water supply
Can prevent water wastage from fittings such as cisterns and taps, helping to reduce excessive consumption and water damage
Can also be connected to a lighting system to switch the lights on and off as room occupancy changes
Example applications: Schools, hospitals, prisons, commercial units, public buildings, office buildings and leisure centres.
A single-zone leak detection system suitable for compliance with BREEAM WAT02 monitoring of water consumption and WAT03 major water leak detection criteria
Operates using a single turbine water meter positioned on the main cold-water pipe just after it enters a property and signals the flow variance of water passing through to the WG1 panel
Fully programmable and can be set to monitor a specific amount of water at a specific time allowing it to take into account particular consumption requirements
When pre-set amounts are exceeded, the system will go into alarm.
Optional latching valves are also available to shut off the water supply should a leak be detected.
Example applications: Schools, hospitals, prisons, commercial units, public buildings, office buildings and leisure centres.
A major water leak detection system, designed to comply and exceed BREEAM WAT02 and WAT03 criteria.
Uses a turbine water meter positioned both at the property boundary, usually adjacent to the utility meter, and where the mains water enters the building and monitors the flow of water
Fully programmable and can be set to monitor a specific amount of water at a specific time allowing it to take into account particular flow rates and consumption requirements
Should the pre-set amount be exceeded, the WG2 will go into alarm.
The system can be used in conjunction with the WG1 device to cover any additional points where the mains water enters a building, after the initial point of entry
Can also be connected to a BMS, record water consumption and signal that a leak has been detected.
Example applications: Schools, hospitals, prisons, commercial units, public buildings, office buildings and leisure centres.
BREEAM stands for Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method. BREEAM is a global, leading sustainability assessment method that is used to set standards for the environmental performance of buildings throughout the design, specification, construction and operation phases. The assessment can be applied to new developments or refurbishment schemes.
The BREEAM assessment carries four criteria that relate specifically to water. A summary of these criteria, and the credits available if they are complied with, are:
Aqualeak played a significant role in the development of the BREAAM leak detection criteria when the standards were originally drafted. As a result, we have an excellent understanding of how its technology can help customers comply with the BREAAM assessment method.
Today, Aqualeak offers a range of BREEAM compliant water leak detection systems.
To understand the difference between the different technologies, how they work and where they are commonly used see our water leak detector overview page.
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