Patent ID: 6044911
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: A62C,E03B,Y10T

Abstract:
An integrated water distribution system for supplying both domestic water and fire sprinkler water requirements of a structure, said system comprising:a plurality of multiport fittings being adapted to be secured within the structure, each of said plurality of multiport fittings having a plurality of ports, each of said plurality of multiport fittings capable of being fluidly coupled to a fire sprinkler assembly;a plurality of flexible conduit interconnecting said plurality of multiport fittings through said plurality of ports, said plurality of flexible conduit establishing a network, and each of said plurality of flexible conduit within said network being capable of carrying a water flow;a plurality of plumbing fixtures, each being fluidly connected to the network through a fixture conduit, wherein upon occupant use of any one or more of said plumbing fixtures, said water flow through each of said flexible conduits interconnecting said plurality of multiport fittings is substantially non-stagnant; anda water supply line fluidly coupled to the network, for supplying the system with water relating to the occupant use.