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    Fire Hydrant distance off water main

    Is anyone familiar with a municipal code or rule of thumb regarding the maximum distance a fire hydrant lead (off the WM serving the hydrant)? I suspect this may be related to concerns of stagnant water. Thanks.
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    ASTM C828

    Air testing of a sanitary sewer installation under ASTM C828 calls for pressure to remain above 2.5 psig for a duration that is proportional to the length of line being tested. This seems counter-intuitive to me. If only a few pipe joints are subject to pressure in testing a shorter sewer...

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