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• The designer should have due regard to the HBF-Water UK . Meter Location Best Practice. guidelines. 3. and the water company’s meter location policy. • Air valves shall be installed at the appropriate highest point on a section of main. 1. Consult the water company for their specific minimum depth requirements . 2. See water UK website
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Changes made to section 11, Fire Fighting, to align with water UK guidance document Guidelines for the supply of water to automatic fire sprinkler systems. Kye Smith. Anna Provost. Design guidance for water mains and services on new development sites. Document Ref. 20368. Issue 2, May 2012. Page 1 of 56. United Utilities Water plc.
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• All materials and products must comply with Regulation 31 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000; • Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. Where there is a conflict the order of precedence will be: • This document; • The Code of Practice for the Self-Laying of Water Mains and Services – England and Wales;
Direct water supply. A direct water supply system is one where the raising main feeds directly the cold water taps and a multi point water heater. The mains water comes in via a rising main and directly feeds all the cold taps and a multi point water heater - so all the taps and other water feeds are at mains water pressure.
Plumbing riser diagrams are technical representations that outline a building’s water supply and waste lines structure in a simplified vertical orientation. These diagrams effectively communicate the backbone of the plumbing system, providing a straightforward visual of pipe routes across various building levels.
Hydrants shall comply with CESWI clause: 2.61 Hydrants and Yorkshire Water’s additional requirements: Fire Hydrants shall be compatible with the requirements of the local Fire Authority. All hydrants shall be clockwise to close operation. Hydrant box covers shall be provided with recesses for lifting key.
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Aug 31, 2016 · Sep 1, 2016. #13. Phil the Paver said: The spec clearly stats a minimum of 100mm. 2 Ducting: Where a water pipe enters a building or runs underneath a building etc, it must be located inside a suitable duct. The correct size ducting is 100mm (4”) diameter pipe. (Usually plastic but can be other materials if suitable.)
