Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 445A - Water Controls
PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS
Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance
Section 445A.66575 - "Water hammer" defined
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 445A.66575
Current through September 16, 2024
"Water hammer" means a potentially damaging slam, bang or shudder that occurs in a pipe when a sudden change in water velocity, usually caused by the rapid starting or stopping of a pump or opening or closing of a valve, creates a great increase in the pressure of water.
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 2-20-97
NRS 445A.860
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