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k 3 ge 2 FIRE FLOW TESTS April 13, 1949 No. LOCATION PRESSURES Lbs.Sq.In ORIFICE DISCHARGE - - G. P. H. REMARK Static Res id Pitot________ Observed Req. 201bs 11 D.Washington & 32 Adams 2 1 4 2 £ 340 2 0 0 0 3 2 6 School 12 Mesquite between 1 5 th and 16th 7 1 4 2 2 & 240 5 0 0 2 0 8 Dwelling ^ 1 3 1 ^th between 60 ( y Manzanita Way- 23 1 1 4 1430 2 5 0 0 1487 Minor - Freemont Mercantile y Average Static: Normal 45; fire conditions 45 s~\ Pressure at weak point in high value district at which 475 G.P.M. available: 34*6 \^J)Eressure at weak point in high value district at which 500 G.P.M. available: 34.5 is is A fire flow of not less than 4750 G.P.M. should be available, for not less than 1 0 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; 7 5 0 to 5 0 0 G.P.M. in thinly built sections. Quantities may be considered available at 2 0 lbs. if there are pumping engines in service.
