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NFPA 13 / EN 12845

Pipe velocity check (mains & branches)

Flow velocity in fire-protection piping. Limit ≤ 6.1 m/s (20 ft/s) typical.

v = Q / A, with A = π·(d/2)². Excessive velocity causes water-hammer and noise.

Result
Velocity
3.18 m/s
Velocity
10.44 ft/s
Within 6.1 m/s limit?
Yes ✓

Formula: v = Q / (π · (d/2)²)

Reference: NFPA 13 / EN 12845

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