City of Wheaton Building and Code Enforcement

WATER SERVICE LINE - SIZING

TO CALCULATE SIZE OF WATER SERVICE LINE The water service supply line delivers potable water to your home from the city water main. The water service line for a residential home is typically a to 1 pipe that can be seen entering your building near the water meter. If you are proposing to add plumbing fixtures such as a new shower, new sink, new toilet or similar, it is required by the Illinois Plumbing Code that the water service supply line is large enough to accommodate the capacity of water that is demanded from all of your plumbing fixtures combined as established in TABLE N (Flush Tank) or TABLE O (Flushometer) of the Illinois Plumbing Code. At an existing residence several conditions can affect the capacity of the water service line including pipe size, length of water service line and condition of the pipe. To determine if the existing water service supply line is adequately sized you will need three pieces of information: 1. TABLE A - Water Service Line-Sizing Worksheet is attached and allows you to calculate the number of existing and proposed plumbing fixtures within your home as well as any possible future plumbing fixtures. For each fixture there is a corresponding Water Supply Fixture Unit (WSFU). The worksheet will allow you to calculate the total WSFUs by multiplying in each row the number of fixtures by the WSFUs and then adding all the WSFUs in the right hand column. The total will then be compared to TABLE N or TABLE O. TABLE N or TABLE O which is also attached is from the Illinois Plumbing Code and identifies the minimum water service line or pipe size (third column) based on the total number of WSFUs calculated from TABLE A. Please Note: TABLE N should be referenced if toilets are tank type and TABLE O should be referenced if toilets are flushometer type. PIPE SIZE of the existing water service line to your home is best determined by measuring the pipe where it enters the building. You may also call the Wheaton Water Division at 630-2602090, who may be able to confirm the size of the existing water service line.

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If the proposed addition of plumbing fixtures to an existing residence results in more fixtures than supported by the water service as determined by TABLE N/O the capacity of the water service line is undersized and does not comply with Illinois Code. Please forward TABLE A to the Wheaton Building Department and staff will forward to the Water Division to confirm if the existing water service line is in compliance with Illinois Code.

OPTIONS IF WATER SERVICE LINE IS UNDERSIZED Option 1 Replacement. If the proposed addition of plumbing fixtures to an existing residence results in more fixtures than supported by the water service line, the line shall be replaced from the City water main to the meter. Prior to commencing the installation of any new, repair or replacement of any existing water service line a permit is required to be issued by the Wheaton Building Department, see handout titled Water Service Line New, Repair, Disconnect; or Option 2 Pressure Test. If the proposed addition of plumbing fixtures to an existing residence results in more fixtures than supported by the water service line the capacity of the water service line can be evaluated by an alternate method and that is by having your plumber perform a pressure test. The pressure test may have been stipulated when the Building Department issued the building permit

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to you. Section 890.1210c of the Plumbing Code requires a minimum constant water pressure on the discharge side of the water meter to be at least 20 p.s.i. The water distribution system must be adequately sized to provide a minimum constant water pressure at each fixture of at least 8 p.s.i. The pressure test is conducted after installation of the additional fixtures, and must be conducted by a registered plumbing contractor and witnessed by the Citys registered plumbing inspector. The pressure test shall be conducted as follows: 1. Notify the Building Department at least one day in advance that you will be performing a pressure test with your Plumbing Contractor and pay $40.00 to have the City Plumbing Inspector witness the pressure test. Pressure tests are typically scheduled on each Tuesday at approximately 9:00a.m. Pressure tests shall be performed no sooner than after the plumbing rough inspection and can be done on the same day as the final plumbing inspection. 2. On the day of the pressure test: locate all water outlets and toilets in the house. 3. Find the sill cock or drain cock located closest to the water meter and attach the pressure gauge. Open the sill cock fully and record the static pressure. 4. Turn on all plumbing fixtures, both hot and cold. Start in the basement, if applicable, and work up to the top floor. Do not open other sill cocks or yard hydrant. 5. Flush all toilets and record the residual pressure while the toilets are still filling. If the pressure falls below 20 p.s.i., the water service must be replaced, see Option 1 above. If the pressure test finds that the water pressure at the water service entrance is maintained at no less than the 20 p.s.i. at peak demand the water service line size complies with State Plumbing Code and does not need to be replaced. Money that was collected by the City for the installation of the proposed new water service line may be eligible for a refund. These fees may include costs for a larger water meter, inspection fees, cost for replacement of a water service line from main to B-box, restoration bonds and others. To initiate a refund send a copy of the inspection report that indicates the pressure at the water meter exceeds the required State Plumbing Code pressure to the Water Division. The Water Division will review your request, identify all fees that can be refunded and will then forward the information to the Building Department for processing of the refund.

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TABLE A WATER SERVICE LINE SIZING WORKSHEET

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TABLE A allows you to calculate the number of Water Service Fixture Units for any existing and proposed plumbing fixtures within your home that is associated to any proposed addition or remodeling. Where existing fixtures are only being replaced with no other work involved, the fixture is to be included only as existing, do not add these fixtures as proposed. If your plans depict future fixtures, they are to be included as proposed fixtures to ensure that the water service line is properly sized. ** PLEASE NOTE: If this worksheet is to be used for Commercial projects Commercial Load Values must be provided.
EXISTING FIXTURES Load Values No. of fixtures WSFU Count

Kitchen sink Dishwasher Washing Machine Laundry Tub Toilet with flush tank (refer to Table N) Toilet with flush valve (refer to Table O) Bathtub/shower Shower stall Lavatory (sinks) Subtotal
PROPOSED FIXTURES

2 1 2 3 3 6 2 2 1

Load Values

No. of fixtures

WSFU Count

Kitchen sink Dishwasher Washing Machine Laundry Tub Toilet with flush tank (refer to Table N) Toilet with flush valve (refer to Table O) Bathtub/shower Shower stall Lavatory (sinks) Subtotal

2 1 2 3 3 6 2 2 1

TOTAL Water Service Fixture Unit Count for existing and proposed fixtures

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TABLE N Flush Tank

TITLE 77: PUBLIC HEALTH PART 890 ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE SECTION 890.APPENDIX A PLUMBING MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, USE RESTRICTIONS AND APPLICABLE STANDARDS Section 890.APPENDIX A Plumbing Materials, Equipment, Use Restrictions and Applicable Standards Section 890.TABLE N Water Service Line-Sizing for a Supply System with Flush Tank.
Pipe Size (Inches) Pressure Loss (PSI/100' of Pipe) Velocity (Ft./Sec.) Meter Size (Inches)

W.S.F.U.

Demand (GPM)

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160 180 200 225 250 275 300 350 400 450 500 600 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000

2 3 5 6.5 8 9.2 10.4 11.6 14 17 20 22.5 25 27 29 32 35 38 41 43.5 48 52.5 57 61 65 70 75 80 85 95 105 115 125 145 170 208 240 267 294 320

" " " " " " " " 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 3" 3" 3" 4" 4" 4" 4" 6"

4.2 8.7 22.5 6.3 9.0 11.5 15.0 18.0 7.2 10.0 13.6 5.8 7.0 8.2 9.5 5.0 6.2 7.0 8.0 8.7 2.7 3.1 3.6 3.9 4.5 5.2 6.0 2.6 2.9 3.5 4.2 5.0 2.3 3.1 4.0 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.8 0.36

2.7 4.2 7.0 4.3 5.4 6.1 6.9 7.7 5.6 6.6 8.0 5.7 6.3 6.9 7.4 5.8 6.4 7.2 7.5 7.8 5.0 5.4 5.8 6.1 6.6 7.1 7.7 5.5 5.8 6.5 7.1 8.0 5.9 6.8 8.0 5.7 6.4 7.0 7.8 3.7

" " " " " " " " " " 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 3" 3" 3" 3" 3" 3" 3" 4" 4" 4" 4" 4" 4" 6"

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TABLE O - Flushometer
TITLE 77: PUBLIC HEALTH PART 890 ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE SECTION 890.APPENDIX A PLUMBING MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, USE RESTRICTIONS AND APPLICABLE STANDARDS Section 890.APPENDIX A Plumbing Materials, Equipment, Use Restrictions and Applicable Standards Section 890.TABLE O Water Supply Fixture Units (W.S.F.U.) for a Supply System with Flushometers. Demand (GPM) 27 28.6 30.2 31.8 35 38 41 43.8 46.5 49 51.5 55 58.5 62 64.8 67.5 72.5 77.5 82.5 87 91.5 97 101 106 110 119 126 138 145 160 178 208 240 267 294 Pipe Size (Inches) 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 3" 3" 3" 3" 3" 4" 4" 4" 4" 4"
Pressure Loss (PSI/100' of Pipe)

W.S.F.U. 10 12 14 16 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160 180 200 225 250 275 300 350 400 450 500 600 750 1000 1250 1500 1750

Velocity (Ft. /Sec.) 6.8 7.2 7.9 8.0 6.4 6.9 7.4 8.0 4.7 5.1 5.4 5.8 6.0 6.2 6.5 6.8 7.2 8.0 5.7 6.1 6.4 6.8 7.1 7.3 7.6 5.5 5.9 6.3 6.8 7.4 4.7 5.6 6.4 7.0 7.8

Meter Size (Inches) " " " " " 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 1" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 2" 3" 3" 3" 3" 3" 3" 3" 4" 4" 4" 4" 4" 4"

8.3 9.2 10 11 6.0 7.0 8.0 8.8 2.5 2.7 2.9 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.6 5.0 5.6 6.3 2.7 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.2 4.6 2.1 2.3 2.7 3.0 3.6 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.8

2000

321

6"

0.4

3.7

6"

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