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Results of the fire flow tests are contained in the
following table:
FIRE FLOW TESTS
Pressure Lbs
Quantity
Per Sq. Inch
Available
Location
Discharge
Static
Residual Quantity
At
At
Gals. Per
(Hydrant
(Hydrant
Required
20#
10.
Min.
Closed)
Open)
North Side
Ex. Mansion
650
31
26
3500
1050 1490
North Side
Ex. Mansion
750
33
26
2
3500
1090 1490
South Side
Ex. Mansion
730
35
22
3500
790 1020
Pennsylvania
Avenue North
of Executive
Mansion
1140
34
33
3500
4700 6300
With North Fountain Operating.
With North Fountain Shut Off.
With South Fountain Operating.
While there is ample amount of water at low pressure for
pumper suction supply outside of the grounds, the quantity
within the grounds would be restricted to a supply for one
pumper on the north and one on the south side. The pressure
of the supply is inadequate for standpipe and sprinklers on
the upper floors.
C.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Dependence for fighting fires beyond an incipient
state is placed entirely on the municipal fire
department of the District of Columbia.
Any incipient fire would be handled by Police
Guards with portable extinguishers or standpipe
and hose. An ample supply of extinguishers are
distributed throughout the premises and t he guards
are all trained in their use.
C-69090
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