WAT 03 - Water Meter

Energy and water monitors located outside the dwelling - KBCN0781

Credits can be awarded if the energy monitor is located outside of the dwelling provided it is connected to a display within the dwelling. The occupant needs to see at regular intervals their energy and water use. 

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Use of a tablet or smart phone - KBCN0769

A tablet or smart phone can be used instead of a stand-alone device provided the following conditions are met:

1. There is broadband available to the home
2. The developer is certain that the residents will have a device on which the app can be used.  If it is a possibility that residents do not have a device on which the app can be used, then a compatible device should be included in the dwelling
3. The app is capable of displaying the information listed in the criterion.
4. The residents will be informed of the existence of the app

This compliance note has been added because of the increase in the number of homes that have access to internet and due to the increase in ownership of smart phones and tablets

08/05/2019 Wording amended to make applicable to the requirements for both energy display devices and smart water meters.

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