15A NCAC 18C .0805      CAPACITIES: ELEVATED STORAGE

(a)  Where feasible, elevated storage capacity shall meet the requirements of the ISO Commercial Risk Services, Inc. Fire Suppression Rating Schedule that are hereby incorporated by reference including any subsequent amendments and editions.  Copies are available for public inspection as set forth in Rule .0102 of this Subchapter.

(b)  The elevated storage capacity for a municipality shall be sufficient to minimize the effect of fluctuating demand and provide a reserve for fire protection, but not be less than 75,000 gallons in capacity.

(c)  The combined elevated and ground storage capacity of the finished water for community and non-transient, non-community water systems shall be a minimum of one-half day's supply of the average annual daily demand.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A‑315; 130A‑317; P.L. 93‑523;

Eff. January 1, 1978;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2014; July 1, 1994;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 23, 2015.