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10.14.2 Size of Individual Fixture Supply Branches 4. Individual fixture supply branch pipe sizes shall be based on the minimum available flowing water pressure at the point of connection to the water distribution system, any elevation difference between that. connection and the fixture, and the allowable pressure loss inthe fixture supply branch. The minimum fixture supply branch pipe sizes shall be as indicated in Table 10.14.2A. For design purposes, the required pressure at cach fixture inet shall be 15 psig minimum with low forall fixtures, except 20 psig flowing for fushometer ‘valves on siphon jet water closets and 25 psig flowing for Sshometer valves on blowout water closcts and blowout urinals. Flushometer tank (pressure assisted) water closets require a minimum of 25 psig stat pressure. The following water flow rates shall be used forthe purpose of sizing individual fixture supply ‘branch pipes: 5.0 gpm for hose bibbs and wall hydrants, 4.0 pm for bath faucets and clothes washers; 0.75 gpm for drinking fountains and water coolers; 2.5. gpm for sink faucets; 2.5 gpm for showers: LS gpm for lavatory faucets; 3.0_gpm for water closets other than the flushometer valve type; 12.0 gpm for flushometer valve urinals; 30.0 gpm for flushometer valve water closets ». Fixtare supply branches shall extend from the distribution system to within 30 inches of the point of connection tothe fixture or device served and be within the same area and physical space as the point of connection tothe fixture or device. Fixture supply tubes and flexible water connectors shall be not less than the size recommended by the manufacturer of the fixture, faucet, appliance or device served. 10.14.3. Sizing Water Distribution Piping 1. The supply demand in gallons per minute inthe building hot and cold water distribution system shall be

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