Hydrant Inspection Flashcards
Hydrant Inspections:
How are pressurized hydrants identified in documents, fire programs, Active 911 and MCO 911.
— 12 = Department identifier
— PH - Pressurized Hydrant
— Four digit number
Hydrant Inspections:
How are draft sites identified for documents, fire programs, MCO 911.
— 12 = Department
— DS = Draft site
— four digit number
Hydrant Inspections:
What is given to a hydrant in direct relation to the surrounding structures and hydrants in its proximity?
— Priority Code
Hydrant Inspections:
Where will static pressure be recorded?
— Via online google form/survey
Hydrant Inspections - Responsibilities:
The _________ ____________ will ensure every ___________ assigned to their __________/__________ is inspected _________ a year?
— Battalion Chief
— Hydrant
— stations/shift
— once
Hydrant Inspections - Responsibilities:
Who will perform the actual inspection of the Hydrant?
— Firefighter
Hydrant Inspections - Responsibilities:
Who will ensure the safety of the apparatus personnel?
— Engineer/operator, who will also monitor traffic conditions
Hydrant Inspections - Responsibilities:
Who records the data from the hydrant inspection?
— Officer
Hydrant Inspections - Responsibilities:
Who ensures that the apparatus carries the appropriate adapters?
— Officer
Hydrant Inspections - Guideline
MCESD6 receives inspection date from 1 of 3 ways.
— Utility district inspects flow and pressure following NFPA 291
— Utility district inspects for damage and flow with no pressure
— Porter Fire inspects hydrant per NFPA 291
Hydrant Inspections - Guideline
How are repairs submitted on hydrants?
— Hydrant repair form
— Attach document and email it to hydrant@porterfire.com
Hydrant Inspections - Guideline
When hydrant inspections are complete the __________ __________ will input the data into fire programs and email a scanned __________ ______________ to ___________________ for record retention.
— Company Officer
— Hard Copy
— hydrant@porterfire.com
Hydrant Inspections - Guideline
How often are hydrants inspected?
— Annually
Hydrant Inspections - Guideline
What are the peak water usage times listed?
— 0600/0800
— 1700/1900
Hydrant Inspections - Inspection:
What is the diameter around a hydrant that should be clear of overgrown vegetation?
— 3ft
Hydrant Inspections - Inspection:
What is the purpose of removing all caps when starting the inspection?
— Breaking the paint bond so the cap swivels freely in the chain
Hydrant Inspections - Pressure test:
How long should you wait for the pressure to stabilize when reading the static pressure on a hydrant inspection?
— 10seconds
Hydrant Inspections - Pressure Test
What should a hydrants normal static pressure be?
— Greater than 45psi
Hydrant Inspections - Pressure Test
Regarding static pressure, when should a hydrant be placed out of service?
— Less than 40 psi
Hydrant Inspections - Priority Codes:
What is a code 1 for hydrants?
— Hydrant that is more than 500’ away from any target hazard
Hydrant Inspections - Priority Codes:
What is a code 2 for hydrants?
— Hydrant that is more than 500’ away from a residential or light business area.
Hydrant Inspections - Priority Codes:
What is a code 3
— A hydrant that is less than 500’ away from a residential or light business area
Hydrant Inspections - Private Hydrants:
What color may private hydrants be painted?
— Yellow
Hydrant Inspections - Private hydrants:
Who should be contacted if a homeowner hasn’t completed repairs to a private hydrant in timely manner?
— MCFMO
