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THE ADVANTAGES OF SPECIALIST WATER CONTROLS FOR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

The DELABIE Group, committed to preserving the future, GREEN time flow solutions
contributes to sustainable development by limiting the use DELABIE’s time flow controls are made from sustainable materials
of natural resources. that are 100% recyclable. Their lifespan exceeds
500,000 operations.
Water savings
DELABIE’s water controls (electronic and time flow) Electronic economical solutions
reduce waste and prevent user neglect. DELABIE’s electronic controls require
DELABIE's
Water volumes are optimised to the necessary water controls support very little energy to operate.
minimum without altering efficiency and comfort The battery-operated versions operate
during use. an environmental independently for 3 - 6 years on average.
and ethical They use standard, affordable and recyclable
batteries.
Choosing DELABIE products
is choosing environmentally approach Effective direct flush system for WCs
friendly products Flush valves consume a significant amount of water.
Leaks from cisterns are practically invisible and can
quickly inflate the water bill.
Water controls which shut-off automatically reduce waste DELABIE only develops cistern-less flush systems without
and prevent user neglect. cisterns. Connected directly to the system, the flush is more
This is achieved when hands are removed from the detection effective, with no water stagnation and a reduced risk of leaks. The
zone (for electronic controls) or after a timed flow (for time flow flush mechanisms are reinforced for intensive use.
controls): 7 seconds for washbasins and WCs, and 30 seconds The 3L/6L dual flush, which can be adjusted to 2L/4L, on the time
for showers. flow versions helps to reduce the water volume. Electronic water
For perfect optimisation of the water resource, the flow rates controls offer intelligent flushing which adapts to the required use.
of DELABIE’s water controls are reduced to 1.4 lpm for washbasins
and 6 lpm for showers. Sustainable water controls
In addition to their undeniable advantages in terms of sustainable
WCs with 3L/6L dual flush and flush programmes that adapt to development, they also provide guarantees of reliability, simple
the electronic water controls are additional ways to save water. maintenance and hygiene.

Find all our specific solutions for public and commercial places
in our dedicated catalogue (DOC 609UK).

THE PRINCIPAL ACCREDITATION SCHEMES FOR BUILDINGS

American LEED British BREEAM
Leadership in Energy BRE Environmental Assessment Method
and Environmental Design • Sustainable building development
• High environmental quality buildings • Environmental performance
• Global evaluation for buildings • New buildings or refurbishment projects
• Credit system • Credit system
• 4 levels of certification
French HQE Dutch BREEAM NL
Haute Qualité Environnementale BRE Environmental Assessment Method
• Environmental approach • Sustainable building development
• Controlling the building’s lifecycle • Environmental performance
• Points system • New buildings or refurbishment projects
• 3 levels of performance • Credit system

German DGNB German BNB
Deutsche Gesellschaft Bewertungssystem Nachhaltiges Bauen
für Nachhaltiges Bauen für Bundesgebäude
• Sustainable quality and building development • Sustainable approach
• Hydro-economic solutions • Controlling the building’s lifecycle
• New buildings • Public buildings
• Points systems with 3 levels of certification • Points systems with 3 levels of performance
Middle Eastern ESTIDAMA
Sustainable development ENVIRONMENTAL LABELS
• Sustainable way of life The performance levels of DELABIE’s water controls,
• Methodology for building design in terms of water and energy savings, help to achieve
• Preservation of Abu Dhabi the highest levels of the international environmental labels.
• 3 levels of certification
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