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Corp. Code, § 14317 · Chapter 2. Mutual Water Companies Formed in Connection With Subdivided Lands

Corp. Code, § 14317

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

The fire protection system of a mutual water company shall be constructed to conform with currently accepted engineering practices, and shall comply with the following construction standards:

(a) The flows set forth in Section 14315 shall be calculated on the basis of a residual pressure of 20 p.s.i.g. in the distribution system under flowing conditions.

(b) Fire hydrants shall be attached to the distribution systems at the locations designated by the entity responsible for their use for firefighting purposes. Any new mains to which a hydrant may be attached shall not be less than six inches in diameter.

(c) Each separately operated water system shall not have less than two independent sources of supply.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 598, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1998.

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