FIGURE 10.10.1 Continued
10.10.2 Acceptance Requirements.
10.10.2.1* Flushing of Piping.
10.10.2.1.1 Underground piping, from the water supply to the system riser, and lead-in connections to the system riser shall be completely flushed before the connection is made to downstream fire protection system piping.
10.10.2.1.2 The flushing operation shall be continued for a sufficient time to ensure thorough cleaning.
10.10.2.1.3 The minimum rate of flow shall be not less than one of the following:
(1) Hydraulically calculated water demand flow rate of the system, including any hose requirements
(2) Flow necessary to provide a velocity of 10 ft/sec (3.1 m/sec) in accordance with Table 10.10.2.1.3
(3) Maximum flow rate available to the system under fire conditions
Table 10.10.2.1.3 Flow Required to Produce a Velocity of 10 ft/sec (3 m/sec) in Pipes
Pipe Size Flow Rate
in. mm gpm L/min
4 102 390 1,476
6 152 880 3,331
8 203 1,560 5,905
10 254 2,440 9,235
12 305 3,520 13,323
FROM NFPA 24