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// CODE SNIPPET

454.1.6.5.5.1 Filter Capacities

2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 454 Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (Public and Private) > 454.1 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places > 454.1.6 Plumbing Systems > 454.1.6.5 Recirculation and Treatment Systems > 454.1.6.5.5 Filters > 454.1.6.5.5.1 Filter Capacities
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The maximum filtration rate in gallons per minute per square foot of filter area shall be: 15 [20 if so approved using the procedure stated in Section 454.1.6.5.1 for high rate sand filters, 3 for rapid sand filters, 0.375 for pleated cartridge filters and 2 for Diatomaceous Earth (D.E.) type filters].

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454.1.6.5.5.1 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Filter Capacities
The maximum filtration rate in gallons per minute per square foot of filter area shall be: 15 [20 if so approved using the procedure stated ...
2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 454 Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (Public and Private) > 454.1 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places > 454.1.6 Plumbing Systems > 454.1.6.5 Recirculation and Treatment Systems > 454.1.6.5.5 Filters > 454.1.6.5.5.1 Filter Capacities
454.1.6.5.5.1 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Filter Capacities
The maximum filtration rate in gallons per minute per square foot of filter area shall be: 15 [20 if so approved using the procedure stated ...
2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 454 Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (Public and Private) > 454.1 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places > 454.1.6 Plumbing Systems > 454.1.6.5 Recirculation and Treatment Systems > 454.1.6.5.5 Filters > 454.1.6.5.5.1 Filter Capacities
454.1.6.5.5.1 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use, Filter Capacities
The maximum filtration rate in gallons per minute per square foot of filter area shall be: 15 [20 if so approved using the procedure stated ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use > 454 Swimming Pools and Bathing Places (Public and Private) > 454.1 Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places > 454.1.6 Plumbing Systems > 454.1.6.5 Recirculation and Treatment Systems > 454.1.6.5.5 Filters > 454.1.6.5.5.1 Filter Capacities
R4501.20.2.1 Private Swimming Pools, Design
Diatomite-type filters shall be designed for operation under either pressure or vacuum. The design capacity for both pressure and vacuum filters ...
2017 FBC - Residential, 6th edition > 45 Private Swimming Pools > R4501 General > R4501.20 Filters > R4501.20.2 Diatomite-Type Filters > R4501.20.2.1 Design
R4501.20.2.1 Private Swimming Pools, Design
Diatomite-type filters shall be designed for operation under either pressure or vacuum. The design capacity for both pressure and vacuum filters ...
2020 FBC - Residential, 7th edition > 45 Private Swimming Pools > R4501 General > R4501.20 Filters > R4501.20.2 Diatomite-Type Filters > R4501.20.2.1 Design
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