Section 890.1200 Water Service Sizing

Section 890

Section 890.1200  Water

Service Sizing

a)         Water Service Pipe Sizing.  The water service pipe from the

street main (including the tap) to the water distribution system for the

building shall be sized in accordance with Appendix A, Tables M, N, O, P and

Q.  Water service pipe and fittings shall be at least ¾ inch diameter.  Plastic

water pipe shall be rated at a minimum of 160 psi at 73.4°F. If flushometers or

other devices requiring a high rate of water flow are used, the water service

pipe shall be designed and installed to provide this additional flow.

b)         Demand Load.  The calculation of the water service demand load

for a building shall be based on the total number and types of fixtures

installed in the building, assuming the simultaneous use of such fixtures.

c)         Unused sections of water service or water distribution piping

("dead ends"), where the water in the piping may become stagnant, are

prohibited.  A developed length of more than 2 feet shall be considered a dead

end.