Section 905.3.9 Mega Structure Special Considerations, Added.
El Paso City Code § 9.52.080.26
in effect9.52.080.26 - Section 905.3.9 Mega Structure Special Considerations, Added.
905.3.9 Mega Structure Special Considerations.
All buildings that exceed exit travel distance of 300 ft. require a Class I Standpipe system with hose connections. A hose connection shall be provided within 200 ft. of all portions of the building. The distance between each hose connection shall not exceed 400 feet. The hose connections are required to be cross-zoned or on a dedicated standpipe system. A water-flow of 250 gpm at a pressure of 100 psi is required at the most remote hose connection. An acceptance test is required to verify the flow and pressure.
(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_9.52.080.26SE905.3.9MESTSPCOADFetched: 10/28/2026