21 N.C. Admin. Code 23.0404

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 11, December 2, 2024

Section 23 .0404 - WATER PRESSURE

(a) For systems on a municipal or community water supply, an irrigation contractor shall provide allowances in the design for a reduction in static pressure of up to 10 pounds per square inch (psi) to accommodate possible loss of pressure in the supply network.

(b) Where variable or excessive static pressure exists, an irrigation contractor shall specify pressure regulation.

(c) An irrigation contractor shall specify the recommended minimum operational pressure for the irrigation system at the maximum design flow rate.

21 N.C. Admin. Code 23 .0404

Authority G.S. 89G-5;
Eff. August 1, 2011;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 22, 2014;
Amended Eff. November 1, 2016.

Authority G.S. 89G-5;
Eff. August 1, 2011.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 31, Issue 11, December 1, 2016 effective 11/1/2016.