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Posted By Chas
I'm after a bit of advice. Whose responsibility is it to test/inspect the fire hydrants that are located on the walkways within our premises boundary? I know the fire service test the ones in on public highways from time to time but what about the ones on other types of property? Thanks in advance.
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Posted By Geoff Parkinson
On private land - not the public highways etc, the fire service usually carry out the first inspection but after that it is down to you to arrange. Most fire services offer this as a 'chargable' special servie. Other fire services may well do it for free if you ask nicely.
We always found letting them hold drill/exercises on our sites was a useful carrot (for them and us) as they got a good idea of the site and checked the hydrants at the same time.
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Posted By John Donaldson
I think you will also find that if the Hydrant is connected to the water main before the Bypass valve the Fire Brigade will test it as a matter of routine irrespective of its location.
However if it is on your side of the bypass valve it will be your responsibility to test.
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