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(2) Fire Department Connections (FDC) to alternative water supplies shall comply with 18.3.8 (1) -(6) of this code. (3) In that water catchment systems are being used as a means of water supply for firefighting, such systems shall meet the following requirements: (a) In that a single water tank is used for both domestic and firefighting water, the water for domestic use shall not be capable of being drawn from the water reserved for firefighting. (b) Minimum pipe diameter sizes from the water supply to the Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall be as follows: i. 4" for C900 PVC pipe. ii. 4" for C906 PE pipe. iii. 3" for ductile Iron. iv. 3' for galvanized steel. (c) The Fire Department Connection shall: i. Be made of galvanized steel. ii. Have a gated valve with 2 -1/2 inch, National Standard Thread male fitting and cap. iii. Be located between 8 ft and 16 ft from the Fire department access. The location shall be approved by the AHJ; iv. Not be located less than 18 inches, and no higher than 36 inches from finish grade, as measured from the center of the FDC orifice. v. Be secure and capable of withstanding drafting operations. Engineer stamped plans may be required. vi. Not be located more than 150 feet of the most remote part, but not less than 20 feet, of the structure being protected. vii. Also comply with section 13.1.3 and 18.2.3.4.6.1 of this code. (d) Commercial buildings requiring a fire flow of 2000 gpm shall be provided with a second FDC. Each FDC shall be independent of each other, with each FDC being capable of flowing 500gpm by engineered design standards. The second FDC shall be located in an area approved by the AHJ with the idea of multiple Fire apparatus' conducting drafting operations at once, in mind. (e) Inspection and maintenance shall be in accordance to NFPA 25. (f) The owner or lessee of the property shall be responsible for maintaining the water level quality, and appurtenances of the system. (4) Exceptions to Section 26 -42. (a) Agricultural buildings, storage sheds, and shade houses with no combustible or equipment storage. (b) Buildings less than 800 square feet in size that meets the minimum Fire Department Access Road requirements. (c) For one and two family dwellings, agricultural buildings, storage - sheds, and detached garages 800 to 2000 square feet in size that meets the minimum Fire Department Access Road requirements,