Section 408.4283. Relief valve size.  


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  • No relief valve shall be smaller than 3/4 inch nor larger than 4 1/2 inches standard pipe size. The inlet opening shall have an  inside diameter approximately equal to, or greater than, the seat diameter. In no case shall the minimum opening through any part of the valve be less  than 1/4 inch diameter or its equivalent area.

History: 1979 AC.