10.14.

2 Sizeoflndividual FixtureSupply Branches

a. Individual fixture supply branch pipe sizes shall be based on the minimum available flowing water
pressure at the point ofconnection to the water distribution system, any elevation difference between that·
connection and the fixture, and the allowable pressure loss in the fixture supply branch. The minimwn fixture
supply branch pipe sizes shall be as indicated in Table 10.14.2A. For design purposes, the required pressure at
each fixture inlet shall be 15 psig minimum with flow for all fixtures, except 20 psig flowing for flushometer
valves on siphon jet water closets and 25 psig flowing for flushorneter valves on blowout water closets and
blowout urinals. Flushometer tank (pressure assisted) water closets require a minimwn of25 psig static
pressure. The following water flow rates shall be used for the purpose ofsizing individual fixture supply
branch pipes:
5.0 gpm for hose bibbs and wall hydrants;
4.0 gpm 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;
1.5 gpm for lavatory faucets;
3.0 gpm for water closets other than the f1ushometer valve type;
12.0 gpm for flushometer valve urinals;
30.0 gpm for flushometer valve water closets
b. Fixture supply branches shan extend from the distribution system to within 30 inches of the point of
connection to the fixture or device served and be within the same area and physical space as the point of
connection to the 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 SizingWater Distribution Piping

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a. The supply demand in gallons per minute in the building hot and cold water distribution system shall be
determined on the basis ofthe load in terms of water supply fixture units (WSFU) as shown in Table
10.14.2A and the relationship between the load in WSFU and the supply demand in gallous per minute (gpm)
as shown in Table 10.14.28. For fixtures having both hot water and cold water connections, the separate hot
water and cold water loads shall be taken as 75% ofthe listed fixture unit value.
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b. Main risers and branches of the water distribution system shall be sized based on the minimum
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available
water pressure at the source, any elevation differences between the source and the fixtures, pressure losses
in the distribution system. and the pressure (with flow) required at each connection ofthe fixture supply
branches. .

10.14.4 Inadequate Water Pressure

Whenever water pressure from the street main or other sources of supply is insufficient to provide flow
pressures at fixture outlets as required under Section 10.14.3, a booster pump and pressure tank or other
approved means shan be installed on the building water supply system.

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