Fire Hydrant Policy

FIRE HYDRANT USE POLICY PURPOSE: It is the purpose of this policy that the opening or closing, damaging, tampering, connection to, or withdrawal of water from any fire hydrant connected to the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS) is expressly prohibited, except in compliance with the terms of this policy. A fire hydrant's regulatory compliance and record-keeping are guided by the NFPA 1. The NFPA 1, or National Fire Protection Association Code, sets standards for inspection, testing, and maintenance schedules to ensure the hydrants are in compliance with safety regulations and effectively function in emergency situations.

Complete fire hydrant maintenance guide covering NFPA compliance, inspection procedures, testing protocols, and repair strategies for safety professionals. Fire Hydrant Maintenance and Inspection The AWWA fire hydrant standards committee recommends that hydrants be inspected in the fall, in the spring and after each use. Having effective standard operating procedures for a fire hydrant system is essential to ensuring a rapid and effective response to fire emergencies.

These procedures outline detailed standard operating procedures for the operation, testing, and maintenance of the system, providing guidance for fire safety personnel. A city of a designated size that has a public utility within its jurisdiction must have a fire hydrant and fire flow ordinance. For a city with a water supply corporation within its jurisdiction, a fire flow ordinance is optional.

Contractors using fire hydrants for filling tank trucks or water distributors will ensure that a proper air gap is utilized while filling tanks to prevent backflow/backsiphonage. Contractors will be responsible for protecting the hydrant and hydrant meter from tampering, vandalism, theft, freezing, and unauthorized use. Fire hydrants are critical components of urban fire safety infrastructure, providing firefighters with immediate access to pressurized water supplies during emergencies.

Understanding how fire hydrant systems work, their various types, and maintenance requirements is essential for ensuring optimal fire protection in commercial and residential properties. What Are Fire Hydrants? A fire hydrant. Fire Hydrant & Hose Services Keep your facility ready to respond when it matters most with Thompson Safety's fire hydrant and hose services.

We provide testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair for hydrants and hoses to ensure reliable performance and compliance with NFPA standards. SCOPE This standard is for the design, installation, and maintenance of private fire hydrants and is pursuant to the 2022 California Fire Code, Local Ordinance and the 2022 edition of NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances.