National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977)

Regulations

Part W : Fire Installation

W3. Design of fire installations

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In any fire installation—

(a) adequate and suitable connection and means of measuring water pressure shall be provided;

[Regulation W3(a) amended by regulation 122 of Notice No. R. 574 of 2008]

(b) so many isolating valves shall be provided to control the flow of water to the installation, and to such points within the installation, as the local authority may require; and
(c) the quantity, pressure and rate of flow of water shall be adequate for the supply of any hose reel, hydrant or sprinkler system connected thereto.