Low Water Pressure Procedures

Question 1

Phase I - Water Pressure Alert Procedures

Answer 1

• Starting at 1000 hours EACH UNIT shall take and record the pressure on hydrant nearest to quarters EVERY HOUR until 2200 hours
• Within 1 hour of Phase I announcement, BC survey district for illegally opened hydrants (BC may schedule units to assist in survey)

Question 2

Phase II - Water Pressure Emergency Procedures

Answer 2

• Starting at 1000 hours EACH UNIT shall take and record the pressure on hydrant nearest to quarters EVERY HOUR until 2200 hours
• Units patrol district as per schedule established by DC
• Upon completion of patrol Officer on Duty will fax to the Battalion:
  
  1. # of illegally opened hydrants
  2. # shutdown
  3. # of spray caps placed
  4. Any areas experiencing dangerously low water pressures

Question 3

General Water Pressure Readings

Answer 3

• The first full week of May each year, ALL ENGINE and SQUAD companies shall obtain pressure readings from the hydrant nearest quarters
• Readings for each day, Sunday thru Saturday will be take at 1000 Hours, 1300 Hours, 1600 Hours, 1900 Hours, 2200 Hours
• Pressures recorded on “Hydrant Pressure Chart” (CD-65) to be posted at Housewatch desk throughout the summer season