Section 913.9 Low suction throttling valve, Added.
El Paso City Code § 9.52.080.58
in effect9.52.080.58 - Section 913.9 Low suction throttling valve, Added.
913.9 Low Suction Throttling Valve.
A low suction throttling valve shall be installed and comply with sections 913.9.1 and 913.9.2.
913.9.1 Private fire hydrant.
A low suction throttling valve shall be installed for all fire pump installations that contain a fire hydrant on the private service main shared by both systems.
913.9.2 Suction pressure below 30 psi.
A low suction throttling valve shall be installed for all fire pump installations where the suction pressure falls below 30 psi when flowing the most demanding required fire flow of the sprinkler system, standpipe system, or private hydrant.
(Ord. No. 019521, § 1, 7-5-2023)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9HESA_CH9.52FIPRCO_9.52.080.58SE913.9LOSUTHVAADFetched: 10/28/2026
