Section 375.26. First aid standpipes.

 

(1)  For the number and location of first aid standpipes required in buildings of various classes, see ss. SPS 376.09 , 378.07 .

(2)  Standpipes shall be sufficient in number so that any part of every floor area can be reached within 20 feet by a nozzle attached to not more than 75 feet of hose connected to a standpipe.

(3)  No required standpipe shall be less than 2 inches in diameter, and not less than 2 1 / 2 inches in diameter for buildings 5 stories or more in height. An approved 1 1 / 2 inch hose valve shall be located in each story, not more than 5 feet above the floor level; valves of the gate type shall be equipped with a suitable open drip connection. An approved pressure-reducing device shall be installed at hose valves where pressure would otherwise be over 50 pounds.

(4)  Not more than 75 feet of hose shall be attached to each outlet. Hose shall be of unlined linen construction, 1 1 / 2 inches in diameter, with a 1 / 2 inch nozzle attached, and shall be located in approved cabinets or racks.

(5)  Water supply shall be automatic, and be designed for 70 gallons per minute for 30 minutes with 25 pounds flowing pressure at the top outlet. Such supply may be from city connection, gravity tank, pressure tank or pump.

1-2-56 ; renum. and am., Register, September, 1974, No. 225 , eff. 10-1-74; corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, June, 1995, No. 474 ; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672 .