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610.12 Sizing for Velocity
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Water piping systems shall not exceed the maximum velocities listed in this section or Appendix A.
610.12.1 Copper Tube Systems
Maximum velocities in copper and copper alloy tube and fitting systems shall not exceed 8 feet per second (ft/s) (2.4 m/s) in cold water and 5 ft/s (1.5 m/s) in hot water.
610.12.2 Tubing Systems Using Copper Fittings
Maximum velocities through copper fittings in tubing other than copper shall not exceed 8 ft/s (2.4 m/s) in cold water and 5 ft/s (1.5 m/s) in hot water.
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