Water Supply
Effective Sep 29, 2023Mass. Register #1505MGL c. 111, §§ 3, 71, and 72Department of Public Health
- (A) The volume and pressure of the water supply shall be sufficient to supply water to all fixtures with a minimum pressure of 15 pounds per square inch at the farthest point of usage during maximum demand periods.
(B) Domestic hot water heating equipment shall have adequate capacity to supply the following:
Resident Area Food Preparation Area Laundry
Gallons/hour/bed 6½ 4 4½
Temp. °F 110-120 180 180
- (C) Water shall be obtained from an approved municipal water system or, in areas where wells are the source of supply, they shall be designed and constructed with the approval of the Department.