HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS

[F] 403.3.2 Water supply to required fire pumps. In buildings that are more than 420 feet (128 m) in building height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to not fewer than two water mains located in different streets as approved by Puerto Rico Aqueducts and Sewer Authority (PRASA) or (AAA) or delegated entity. Connections to mains must be made in compliance with the REGLAMENTO DE NORMAS DE DISEÑO of PRASA. Separate supply piping shall be provided between each connection to the water main and the pumps. Each connection and the supply piping between the connection and the pumps shall be sized to supply the flow and pressure required for the pumps to operate as approved by PRASA or the delegated utility entity. Exception: Two connections to the same main shall be permitted provided that the main is valved such that an interruption can be isolated so that the water supply will continue without interruption through not fewer than one of the connections.