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An integrated water distribution network supplies the requirements of both domestic and fire sprinkler water fixtures in a dwelling structure. The network includes a plurality of multiport fittings which are interconnected together with flexible conduits. A conventional fire sprinkler is also couple

An integrated water distribution network supplies the requirements of both domestic and fire sprinkler water fixtures in a dwelling structure. The network includes a plurality of multiport fittings which are interconnected together with flexible conduits. A conventional fire sprinkler is also coupled to the multiport fittings. The network is supplied water by a plurality of water supply lines which originate at a manifold. Individual water fixtures are connected to the distribution system through flexible lines. During use of an water fixture, water flow through at least a portion of the system, including at least one fire sprinkler coupling, is established. The distribution system can thus characterized as a "nonstagnant" water network for supplying both domestic and fire sprinkler requirements of a structure.

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[ I claim:] [6.]6. An integrated water distribution system for both domestic water and fire sprinkler water requirements of a structure, said system comprising:a plurality of fire sprinkler assemblies disposed upon the structure;a plurality of multiport fittings disposed upon the structure, each of

[ I claim:] [6.]6. An integrated water distribution system for both domestic water and fire sprinkler water requirements of a structure, said system comprising:a plurality of fire sprinkler assemblies disposed upon the structure;a plurality of multiport fittings disposed upon the structure, each of said plurality of multiport fittings having at least three ports, and each of said plurality of multiport fittings being fluidly coupled to an associated one of the plurality of fire sprinkler assemblies;a plurality of water-carrying conduits fluidly interconnecting said plurality of multiport fittings, said plurality of water-carrying conduits establishing a water network;a plumbing fixture conduit fluidly coupled to the system, wherein upon an occupant use of a plumbing fixture associated with said plumbing fixture conduit an amount of water flows through substantially all of said plurality of water-carrying conduits; anda water supply line for supplying the system with water relating to the occupant use of the plumbing fixture.