Fireflow

Regulations established by the State of Utah require that a water distribution system be able to maintain a minimum pressure of 20 pounds per square inch (psi), at all points within the system, during maximum hour demand and during maximum day demand with fire flows.

Some areas have water infrastructure that allows sufficient water to be pumped in an emergency while other areas have insufficient pressure. Fireflow problems can be found in older parts of a town where the original infrastructure still exists however, insufficient infrastructure can be found in newer developments. The results of insufficient water pressure can be catastrophic. Fireflow needs to be evaluated and infrastructure, replaced if necessary. It is expensive but necessary.

During the summer of 2005, there was a fire at Wasatch Jr. High School. "There have been some reports of a limited water supply at the beginning, making the fight more difficult. Apparently all the water was coming from one grid originally, which was not sufficient."

North Logan evaluated their systems.

Mill Creek, in Salt Lake County, had a serious fireflow problem. Miles of infrastructure needed to be replaced.

Some cities have adopted Fireflow into ordinances like Layton

Should there be a fire in your neighborhood or at your place of business, is there sufficient water pressure?