1. a vertical pipe used to provide water pressure in a building or water system
2. a temporary water supply connection used by firefighters
Usage: firefighting

Examples

• The apartment building’s standpipe ensures adequate water pressure on all floors.
• Workers installed a new standpipe to improve the water distribution system.
• The firefighters connected their hose to the standpipe in the stairwell.
• Each floor of the high-rise has access to a standpipe for emergency use.
• The standpipe was tested monthly to ensure proper water flow.
• Building codes require standpipes in structures over a certain height.