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In a four-storey building with an overhead head tank located at the roof deck. Which floor has the highest water pressure at point of use? fourth floor Basement Ground floor roof deck

Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781285852225

Author:Gregory W Fletcher

Publisher:Gregory W Fletcher

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In a four-storey building with an
overhead head tank located at the
roof deck. Which floor has the
highest water pressure at point of
use?
fourth floor
Basement
Ground floor
roof deck

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