Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 800 - Environmental Protection - Water Supply
Chapter NR 811 - Requirements For The Operation And Design Of Community Water Systems
Subchapter XI - Water Pressure Booster Stations
Section NR 811.83 - Emergency power requirements

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 811.83

Current through August 26, 2024

Boosted pressure zone emergency power installations shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Emergency power shall be provided if 50 or fewer living units are being served and the primary pressure zone cannot maintain positive pressures of 3 psi or greater at street elevation in all areas served by the booster pumps, and sufficient elevated storage is not provided.

(2) Emergency power shall be provided if more than 50 living units are being served and the primary pressure zone cannot maintain pressures of 20 psi or greater at street elevation in all areas served by the booster pumps, and sufficient elevated storage is not provided.

(3) Emergency power shall consist of a dedicated on-site engine-generator set with an automatic transfer switch capable of powering at minimum the domestic service pumps and station building demands.

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