Section 1200. Water pressure in systems  


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  • The system shall be designed to maintain a minimum pressure of 20 psi in the distribution system at the design flow (see 12VAC5-590-690 C). Where the pressure at the service tap exceeds 80 psi, the provisions of the Uniform Statewide Building Code shall apply.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR355-18-012.10 § 3.57, eff. August 1, 1991.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-170 of the Code of Virginia.