Section 507.4.1 Flow test adjustments.
El Paso City Code § 9.52.070.5
in effect9.52.070.5 - Section 507.4.1 Flow test adjustments.
507.4.1 Flow Test Adjustments, Added.
Water flow test data shall be adjusted to account for daily and seasonal fluctuations, large simultaneous industrial use, future demand on water supply, or any other condition that could affect the water supply. The fire protection system design shall be based on not more than 90% of the water flow test data. The water flow test data shall only be valid if the required data is obtained within five (5) years from the date plans are submitted to the AHJ.
507.4.2 System Water Demand Verification, Added.
Backflow forward flow test shall be performed by the contractor and witnessed by the Fire Marshal inspector to verify water demand calculations submitted by the system designer.
(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_9.52.070.5SE507.4.1FLTEADFetched: 10/28/2026