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OBC 2006 Division B

7.6.3.

Version 0 — in force 31 December 2006

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Provenance

OBC 1997 · continues from 7.6.3. — Pro

Base · O. Reg. 350/06 · ext← current

Original — base regulation

OBC 2012 · continues as 7.6.3. — Pro

7.6.3. — Size and Capacity of Pipes

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7.6.3.1. — Design

(1) Except as permitted in Sentences (2) and (3), the size of every pipe in a water distribution system that supplies water to a fixture or device and the flow pressures at the supply openings shall be designed to provide peak demand flow in conformance to Table 7.6.3.1.

(2) A tail piece or connector not more than 750 mm long and not less than ¼ in. inside diameter may be used to supply water to a fixture or device.

(3) A water distribution system that serves not more than a single dwelling unit does not need to conform to Column 3 of Table 7.6.3.1.

(4) No water system between the point of connection with the water service pipe or the water meter and the first branch that supplies a water heater, shall be less than ¾ in. size.

(5) Every pipe that supplies a fixture shall have a capacity that will produce a flow in the fixture that will flush the fixture and keep it in a sanitary condition.

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Table 7.6.3.1. Pipe Sizing for Water Supply to Fixture/Device Forming Part of Sentences 7.6.3.1.(1) and (3)

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Column 5

Fixture or Device

Minimum Size of Supply Pipe, in.

Minimum Flow Pressure(1) kPa (gauge)

Hydraulic Load, fixture units

Private Use

Public Use

Bathroom group

    (a) with flush tank

NA

NA

6

-

    (b) with direct flush valve

NA

NA

8

-

Bath tub (with or without shower)

½

50

2

4

Clothes washer

½

100

3

-

Cup Sink

½

50

-

4

Dishwasher, domestic

½

100

3

-

Drinking fountain

3/8

100

-

1

Hose bib or wall hydrant

½

100

(2)

(2)

Laundry tray: 1, 2 or 3 compartments

½

100

2

4

Lavatory

3/8

50

1

2

Shower, single head

½

50

2

4

Sink

    (a) kitchen, domestic

½

50

2

-

    (b) kitchen, commercial

½

50

-

4

    (c) service, slop

½

50

-

3

    (d) service with direct flush valve

¾

100

-

5

Urinal

    (a) with flush tank

½

50

-

3

    (b) with direct flush valve

¾

100

-

5

    (c) with self closing metering valve

½

-

-

-

Water closet

    (a) with flush tank

3/8

50

3

5

    (b) with direct flush valve

1

100

6

10

Notes to Table 7.6.3.1.:

(1)Measured immediately upstream of faucet or supply valve.

(2)A continuous load of 0.38 L/s.

7.6.3.2. — Hydraulic Load

(1) Except as provided in Sentence (3), the hydraulic load of a fixture or device that is listed in Table 7.6.3.1.v1 shall be the number of fixture units given in the Table.

(2) Except as provided in Sentences (1) and (3), the hydraulic load of a fixture that is not listed in Table 7.6.3.1.v1 is the number of fixture units listed in Table 7.6.3.2.

(3) Where fixtures are supplied with both hot and cold water, the hydraulic loads for maximum separate demands shall be 75% of the hydraulic load of the fixture units given in Tables 7.6.3.1.v1 and 7.6.3.2. when using a detailed engineering design method.

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Table 7.6.3.2. Hydraulic Loads of Fixtures Not Listed in Table 7.6.3.1. Forming Part of Sentences 7.6.3.2.(2) and (3)

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Size of Supply Pipe, in.

Hydraulic Load, fixture units

Private Use

Public Use

3/8

1

2

½

2

4

¾

3

6

1

6

10

7.6.3.3. — Static Pressure

(1) Where the static pressure at any fixture may exceed 550 kPa, a pressure reducing valve conforming to Article 7.2.10.12. shall be installed to limit the maximum static pressure at the fixture to 550 kPa.

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7.6.3.4. — Size

(1) Every water service pipe shall be sized according to the peak demand flow but shall not be less than ¾ in. size.

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