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18-29-604.3  Water distribution system design criteria.
   The water distribution system shall be designed, and pipe sizes shall be selected such that under conditions of peak demand, the capacities at the fixture supply pipe outlets shall not be less than shown in Table 18-29-604.3.
Table 18-29-604.3
Water Distribution System Design Criteria Required Capacities at Fixture Supply Pipe Outlets
Fixture Supply Outlet Serving
Flow Rate a
Flow Pressure (psi)
Fixture Supply Outlet Serving
Flow Rate a
Flow Pressure (psi)
Bathtub
4
8
Bidet
2
4
Combination fixture
4
8
Dishwasher, residential
2.75
8
Drinking fountain
0.75
8
Laundry tray
4
8
Lavatory
2
8
Shower
3
8
Shower, temperature controlled
3
20
Silkock, hose bibb
5
8
Sink, residential
2.5
8
Sink, service
3
20
Urinal, valve
15
20
Water closet, blow out, flushometer valve
35
25
Water closet, flushometer tank
1.6
20
Water closet, siphonic, flushometer valve
25
25
Water closet, tank, close coupled
3
8
Water closet, tank, one piece
6
20
Water closet, tank, pressure assist
3
25
 
For SI: 1 psi = 67.895 kPa, 1 gallon per minute (gpm) = 3.785 L/m.
a For additional requirements for flow rates and quantities, see 18-29-604.4.