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What is NYC AC § 27-943?

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This section establishes that the standpipe system must be configured using gravity tanks, automatic fire pumps, pressure tanks, and street pressure to ensure that the maximum pressure at any hose valve inlet does not exceed one hundred sixty psig. Applies to building owners responsible for standpipe systems.

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§ 27-943 Maximum pressures.

AC § 27-943

The standpipe system shall be zoned by the use of gravity tanks, automatic fire pumps, pressure tanks, and street pressure so that the maximum pressure at the inlet of any hose valve in the zone does not exceed one hundred sixty psig.

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