UFC 4-711-01
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bedrooms, with duplex jacks. Ensure that outlet locations are compatible with various
furniture arrangements.
5-2
WATER SYSTEMS
5-2.1
General.
Comply with UFC 3-420-01, Design: Plumbing Systems, FEMP, and EPA Energy Star
recommendations.
5-2.2
Water Supply Cutoff.
Provide an interior shut-off valve on water supply line entering each housing unit.
Provide a curb stop/shut-off valve for each building that is located close to the water
main.
5-2.3
Exterior Hose Bibs.
Provide hose bibs in easily accessible locations at front and rear of each ground floor
living unit, and provide frost-proof hose bibs in areas subject to freezing temperatures.
5-2.4
Domestic Hot Water.
Water heater efficiency should comply with FEMP recommendations. A "heat trap"
must be provided with all water heaters. Hot water piping should be protected with a
minimum R-5 insulation. The first 1.5 m (5 ft) of cold water supply to water heater tank
should also have minimum R-5 insulation. Where fuel-fired domestic water heaters are
provided, sealed combustion units are recommended.
5-3
SANITARY SEWER
5-3.1
General.
Provide Drain-Waste-Vent (DWV) plumbing that complies with basic criteria in UFC 3-
420-01. Locate vent stacks to rear of housing units, and consolidate or eliminate
through-the-roof penetrations, when possible.
5-3.2
Condensate and Overflow Drains.
Provide drains for air-conditioning condensation, humidifier overflow, occupant-supplied
washing machines, and water heater drain and relief valves. Drains should discharge to
exterior or to waste water drain.
5-4
GAS DISTRIBUTION
5-4.1
General.
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