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FIRE FLOW TESTS April 13, 1949 f Sr-Age 2 Ho. LOCATION PRESSURES Lbs.Sq.In ORIFICE DISCHARGE - - G. P. M. REMARK Static Resid Pitot Observed Rea. 201bs 11 ©.Washington & 32 Adams 21 A 2|> 340 2000 326 School 12 Mesquite between 15 th and 16 th 71 4 2 nl 24o 500 20S Dwelling 13 lj|6h between ( U laitsanita Way- Freeiaont $0 23 11 A 1430 2500 1487 Miner - Mercantil? y * Jirerage mi Static: Normal 45j fire conditions 45 JTessure at weak point In high value district at which 475 G.P.M. ia available: 34.6 Pressure at weak point in high value district at which 500 G.P.M. Is availableI 34.5 r foote: A fire flow of not less than 4750 G.P.M. should be available, for not less then 10 hours during maximum consumption, in all parts of the mercantile district; not less than 1000 G.P.M. in well built-up residential or apartment house district; 750 to 500 G.P.M. in thinly built sections. Quantities may be considered available at 20 lbs. if there are pumping engines in service.