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demerson  
#1 Posted : 22 September 2011 15:55:42(UTC)
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demerson

Hi,
Could anyone advise me on fire hydrant testing and maintenance on the 10 hyrants we have on site - frequency, what's required, etc.?

Many thanks

Best regards

David
PH2  
#2 Posted : 22 September 2011 16:22:19(UTC)
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PH2

David,
I would suggest that a nominated person (fire warden / premises manager etc) check all hydrants monthly to make sure that they are unobstructed, clearly signed with marker plates; covers can be easily opened and the pits / chambers themselves are free of debris. A small map showing the locations of all hydrants should be readily available (security hut / gateman / reception etc).

Testing of the hydrants for pressure and flow requires specialised pieces of kit. Contact your local Fire and Rescue Service; some of them are happy to carry out an annual test / inspection on your behalf. They may ask for a copy of your hydrant location map for their records.

PH2
David Bannister  
#3 Posted : 22 September 2011 17:41:50(UTC)
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David Bannister

David, to add to PH2's good advice, you may find that your fire insurers will have advice on their preferred regime, particularly if the hydrants were installed at their request or insistence.

I have spent many happy hours watching hapless insurance engineers trying to use a pitot tube. Once you get water up one sleeve and down the other you quickly learn how to avoid a soaking, particularly if it's in winter!
SBH  
#4 Posted : 22 September 2011 20:35:06(UTC)
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SBH

Crack the valve annually and make sure they are accessible. Also check to see if the Fire and Rescue are responsible for them . They could be if they are on public land

SBH
messyshaw  
#5 Posted : 22 September 2011 23:51:43(UTC)
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messyshaw

An example of one organisations hydrant testing regime. Slightly more prportionate than monthly visual inspections!!!


http://www.google.co.uk/...2=ypDSONyTeiWXJJtaM-r4lw
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