HH 001/002/003

Question 1

How does water get to the hydrant?

Answer 1

• reservoir
• treatment plant
• pumping station
• trunk mains
• service mains

Question 2

All new hydrants are screw down hydrants and conform to a British standard; opening anti-clockwise is one feature, list the other two:

Answer 2

• 65mm round thread outlet
• minimum water flow of 2000 liters per minute at 1.7bar

Question 3

How frequently are hydrants tested?

Answer 3

Every 4 years

Question 4

Between which months of the year are hydrants tested?

Answer 4

April - September (mop-up October)

Question 5

A screw-on leak detection device should always be refitted to a fire hydrant after the incident
True or False?

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What should the hydrant pit cover always be opened with when setting into a hydrant?

Answer 6

Hydrant bar

Question 7

What type of couplings are attached to the double headed standpipe?

Answer 7

• pressure release instantaneous coupling
• quick release instantaneous coupling

Question 8

Name the two types of leak detector devices found attached to a hydrant:

Answer 8

• screw-on
• magnetic

Question 9

The number between the arms of the ‘H’ …

Answer 9

is the size of the main in inches or millimetres.

Question 10

The number between the legs of the ‘H’ …

Answer 10

is the distance to the hydrant from the plate in feet or metres.

Question 11

Hydrant open ….

Answer 11

Anti-clockwise

Question 12

Who is responsible for making sure there is an adequate water supply for firefighting?

Answer 12

LFB - due to 2004 Fire and Rescue Services Act