To meet green building standards for a new basketball stadium, Murray Company Mechanical Contractors counted on SLOAN’s sustainable products but also ensured close collaboration and coordination among all the “players” in the building process to secure the win. Murray Company made sure it could accommodate others working simultaneously; meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state, and LEED requirements; and ensure that the plumbing worked under peak demand.
A Sustainable All-Star
Opening its doors in August 2024, Intuit Dome is the state-of-the-art home of the National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Clippers. The arena, which can host over 18,000 visitors, is redefining fans’ expectations for live experiences and changing the music and sports landscape in Los Angeles.
Built to exceed the most stringent sustainability standards, Intuit Dome is LEED Platinum-certified for building design and construction. With features that include a building-wide reclaimed water system and a nearly 6,000-square-foot Zero Waste Room, Intuit Dome was designed to support ongoing efforts to minimize its environmental footprint. At the heart of Intuit Dome’s sustainable design are SLOAN’s durable, water-saving restroom solutions, which are playing a key role in Intuit Dome’s effort to meet and surpass California Green Building Code standards.
But to make a project of this magnitude come to life, Murray Company had to ensure the restroom installations went smoothly for the new arena to open on time. At the same time that the interior plumbing finishes were being installed throughout the area, the interior concourse floor finishes and exterior hardscapes were also being installed. As a result, fixtures had to be mobile at all times, with Murray Company moving around obstacles to get products to their final locations.
“I thank our Fab Shop for receiving, sorting, and carting such a high volume of fixtures in such an efficient manner,” said Jonathan Rubin, project manager at Murray Company.
Murray Company worked diligently to ensure that ADA requirements were met. For example, they ensured that flush valves did not interfere with grab bars and that lavatory fixtures maintained the proper dimensions from the side wall. They also worked to make sure lavatories did not exceed a certain height, all while maintaining appropriate knee space clearances.
To support Intuit Dome’s sustainability goals, Murray Company installed a wide variety of SLOAN’s sensor-operated restroom products renowned for their water-saving capabilities. From Optima® EBF-415 Deck-Mounted Faucets and SLOAN® ESD-410 Deck-Mounted Soap Dispensers to Royal® 111 Exposed Manual Water Closet Flushometers and SOLIS® 8111 Exposed Sensor Water Closet Flushometers for use with reclaimed water, these products are helping Intuit Dome enhance water savings by minimizing unnecessary water usage—a critical consideration, especially in drought-prone California. In fact, SLOAN’s reclaimed water flushometers alone are helping Intuit Dome save thousands of gallons of water every year.
“SLOAN’s low-flow fixtures were chosen intentionally,” said Frank Anderson, AVP, senior project manager for AECOM. “These products support our ongoing efforts to minimize water use, helping to preserve a critical resource in our region.” Additionally, SLOAN’s touchless faucets and flushometers help address restroom hygiene, reducing the spread of germs by minimizing contact with surfaces.
For Murray Company, installation required careful planning. SLOAN’s custom sinks had a longer lead time than flush valves and faucets; the sinks were also 10’ long and had to align side-by-side while leaving space for designed trash receptacles in between, so more planning and logistical considerations were required.
“Lavatories had to be installed with precision to avoid any conflict with other design elements as well as ADA requirements,” Rubin said. “SLOAN’s ability to provide custom lavatories with such consistency was very helpful.”
High Traffic Demands
In high-traffic environments like the Intuit Dome, durability and reliability are paramount, so the arena specified SLOAN’s Designer Series™ Weir Deck and Gradient Sinks. These sinks are engineered to withstand frequent use, which helps reduce maintenance costs and minimize downtime.
At the same time, SLOAN’s Royal Flushometers are designed to combat the harsh conditions that reclaimed water presents. The durability of these products ensures they deliver clean, consistent performance under the demanding conditions of a bustling sports and entertainment venue. In addition, SLOAN’s Optima Faucets produce minimal splashing—an important consideration for reducing cleaning time and enhancing the user experience in any commercial restroom.
Learn more by downloading SLOAN’s white paper, Flushometer Performance With Reclaimed Water: https://www.sloan.com/resources/education/white-papers/flushometer-performance-reclaimed-water
With so many restrooms throughout the building, Murray Company needed proof that the building could withstand simultaneous high usage. That’s why Murray Company worked alongside SLOAN during their test “Superflush” event to ensure proper functionality of all flush valves and faucets at a time when the system was being stressed to capacity.
Advanced Aesthetics
Intuit Dome’s next-generation design aesthetic required restroom solutions that were not only functional, but also visually appealing. Featuring sleek designs and advanced technology, SLOAN’s collection of restroom products seamlessly integrates into the arena’s contemporary style.
For example, SLOAN’s hands-free Optima EBF-415 Faucets are equipped with Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly monitor faucet health and status, easily generate and share diagnostic reports, and quickly access product technical data, all from the facility manager’s smartphone. In addition, SLOAN’s Designer Series Sinks bring a clean and modern appeal to the commercial restroom, making a lasting impression where function and style are demanded. “The reliability and reputation of SLOAN were important factors, and its array of varying aesthetics gave us flexibility to meet our design vision,” Anderson said.
SLOAN invites you to Meet the Connected Restroom with this detailed infographic: https://www.sloan.com/resources/education/infographics/meet-connected-restroom
Thanks to Murray Company’s effective approach to coordinated installation and quality control, SLOAN’s innovative restroom solutions are not only helping Intuit Dome hit its sustainability targets—they are also enhancing the visitor experience.
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