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g Attachment A Orange County Deleted: Page 1 of 10 Effective: January 1, 20jA Deleted:06 reductions in water consumption while maintaining reasonable comfort levels for building occupants. 1. Waterless or low-flow fixtures are used for any replacement fixtures unless Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ technically impractical. Numbering Style:1,2,3,...+Start at:1+ Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0.25"+Tab after: 0.5"+Indent at: 0.5" 2. The County gives preference to drought-tolerant plants when new or replacement 4 Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ plants and/or trees are required for landscaping. Large areas of grass are avoided Numbering Style:1,2,3,...+Start at:1+ in favor of alternative plantings and landscaping techniques whenever possible Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0.25"+Tab after; 0.5"+Indent at: 0.5" 3. Irrigation is limited to critical needs to support survival of plants and if allowed by - Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ local watering restrictions. Permanently installed irrigation systems are preferred to Numbering Style:1,2,3,...+Start at:1+ provide most efficient distribution Of water. Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0.25"+Tab after: 0.5"+Indent at: 0.5" 4. Vehicle washing is performed only as permitted by local watering restrictions If performed, it is done only with water conserving spraying devices rather than an open garden hose. Rain collection for vehicle washing is pursued as feasible ITV Programs Deleted:L To support the Energy and Water Conservation Policy and initiative,the County implements a variety of programs including: 1. Employee Awareness The County conducts communications programs to promote employee awareness of the need for energy and water conservation. This includes such activities as distribution of this Energy and Water Conservation Policy, reminders via pamphlets, e-mails, Orange Alive, coverage in new employee orientation, and opportunities at employee events to reinforce the conservation ethic. 2. Incentives Incentive programs will be developed to improve compliance and acceptance by County employees,and other building occupants. These may include building_ versu%,building contests, department:,versus:;department contests,financial Deleted: incentives, preferred parking and the like. Deleted: Deleted: 3. Preventive Maintenance Deleted. Preventive Maintenance procedures are used to obtain optimal Energy, and Water-efficient operation of equipment, systems and devices.