FIRE HYDRANT INSPECTIONS AND TESTS Clause Samples

FIRE HYDRANT INSPECTIONS AND TESTS. Where the Fire Authority wish to inspect and test fire hydrants, this shall be in accordance with the agreed procedure.

FIRE HYDRANT INSPECTIONS AND TESTS. Where the Fire Authority has agreed to inspect and test fire hydrants, this shall be a Dry Visual Inspection only. Where there is doubt over the water supply, full operation of the hydrant will be completed.

FIRE HYDRANT INSPECTIONS AND TESTS. Where the Fire Authority has agreed to inspect and test fire hydrants, this shall be in accordance with the following procedure. • Fit standpipe key and bar and either a blank or testing cap • Open hydrant to charge hydrant fully, ensuring that only a small amount of water escapes, similar to that discharged by a domestic tap • With the outlet shut off, open hydrant fully • Check spindle turns fully on • Check there is no leakage • Close hydrant, release pressure, remove cap, key, bar and standpipe Following this procedure should ensure the prevention of any agitation or contamination of mains water.

FIRE HYDRANT INSPECTIONS AND TESTS. Where the Fire Authority has agreed to inspect and test fire hydrants, this shall be in accordance with the following procedure employed by West Sussex Fire Brigade inspectors at regular intervals not exceeding 30 months. • Fit standpipe key and bar and either a blank or testing cap • Open hydrant to charge hydrant fully, ensuring that only a small amount of water escapes, similar to that discharged by a domestic tap • With the outlet shut off, open hydrant fully • Check spindle turns fully on • Check there is no leakage • Close hydrant, release pressure, remove cap, key, bar and standpipe. Following this procedure should ensure the prevention of any disturbance of any mains deposits.