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ECS-5.3.1.1.1; rev.1
ECS-5.3.1.1.1; rev.1
John Weisgerber

ECS-5.3.1.1.1; rev.1

Fire Hydrant Inspections

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  • Prepared by

  • Location

  • Hydrant 6715 (Sand Pit Lane) Inspected?

  • Area immediately surrounding hydrant maintained? (no high grass, soils, or debris, etc.)

  • Hydrant free from obstructions? (36" minimum)

  • Hydrant properly identified? (standard plate with hydrant number; flag, if applicable)

  • Hydrant proper paint color and paint in good condition? (Silver w/ Blue indication 1500+ gpm)

  • Water Flow Check:
    1) Remove one cap from barrel stem
    2) Slowly open valve 3 - 5 rotations to allow air to escape
    3) Once water flow starts, slowly pen valve to full open position
    4) Once fully open, allow water flow until water runs clear (or at least 30 seconds)
    Do not exceed 90 seconds of water flow - if water is not clear by 90 seconds note as a discrepancy
    5) SLOWLY CLOSE valve until fully closed

  • Water Condition (check all that apply)

    • Normal / Clear
    • Low Pressure
    • Low Volume
    • Discolored
    • No Flow

  • Valve in good condition and operates freely and smoothly?

  • Valve fully seats?

  • Barrel in good condition?

  • Stems in good condition?

  • Remove and replace all three caps.

  • Caps, cap chains, and packings in good condition?

  • NOTE: Do not over tighten caps

  • IMPORTANT: If any condition is marked negative (red) above, mark hydrant out of service by placing an out of service collar around the main stem. Notify EC&S Department of hydrants out of service.

  • Hydrant 6751 (Sand Pit Lane) Inspected?

  • Area immediately surrounding hydrant maintained? (no high grass, soils, or debris, etc.)

  • Hydrant free from obstructions? (36" minimum)

  • Hydrant properly identified? (standard plate with hydrant number; flag, if applicable)

  • Hydrant proper paint color and paint in good condition? (Silver w/ Blue indication 1500+ gpm)

  • Water Flow Check:
    1) Remove one cap from barrel stem
    2) Slowly open valve 3 - 5 rotations to allow air to escape
    3) Once water flow starts, slowly pen valve to full open position
    4) Once fully open, allow water flow until water runs clear (or at least 30 seconds)
    Do not exceed 90 seconds of water flow - if water is not clear by 90 seconds note as a discrepancy
    5) SLOWLY CLOSE valve until fully closed

  • Water Condition (check all that apply)

    • Normal / Clear
    • Low Pressure
    • Low Volume
    • Discolored
    • No Flow

  • Valve in good condition and operates freely and smoothly?

  • Valve fully seats?

  • Barrel in good condition?

  • Stems in good condition?

  • Remove and replace all three caps.

  • Caps, cap chains, and packings in good condition?

  • NOTE: Do not over tighten caps

  • IMPORTANT: If any condition is marked negative (red) above, mark hydrant out of service by placing an out of service collar around the main stem. Notify EC&S Department of hydrants out of service.

  • Hydrant 1394 (AAB Parking Lot) Inspected?

  • Area immediately surrounding hydrant maintained? (no high grass, soils, or debris, etc.)

  • Hydrant free from obstructions? (36" minimum)

  • Hydrant properly identified? (standard plate with hydrant number; flag, if applicable)

  • Hydrant proper paint color and paint in good condition? (Silver w/ Blue indication 1500+ gpm)

  • Water Flow Check:
    1) Remove one cap from barrel stem
    2) Slowly open valve 3 - 5 rotations to allow air to escape
    3) Once water flow starts, slowly pen valve to full open position
    4) Once fully open, allow water flow until water runs clear (or at least 30 seconds)
    Do not exceed 90 seconds of water flow - if water is not clear by 90 seconds note as a discrepancy
    5) SLOWLY CLOSE valve until fully closed

  • Water Condition (check all that apply)

    • Normal / Clear
    • Low Pressure
    • Low Volume
    • Discolored
    • No Flow

  • Valve in good condition and operates freely and smoothly?

  • Valve fully seats?

  • Barrel in good condition?

  • Stems in good condition?

  • Remove and replace all three caps.

  • Caps, cap chains, and packings in good condition?

  • NOTE: Do not over tighten caps

  • IMPORTANT: If any condition is marked negative (red) above, mark hydrant out of service by placing an out of service collar around the main stem. Notify EC&S Department of hydrants out of service.

  • Hydrant 1396 (AAB Parking Lot) Inspected?

  • Area immediately surrounding hydrant maintained? (no high grass, soils, or debris, etc.)

  • Hydrant free from obstructions? (36" minimum)

  • Hydrant properly identified? (standard plate with hydrant number; flag, if applicable)

  • Hydrant proper paint color and paint in good condition? (Silver w/ Blue indication 1500+ gpm)

  • Water Flow Check:
    1) Remove one cap from barrel stem
    2) Slowly open valve 3 - 5 rotations to allow air to escape
    3) Once water flow starts, slowly pen valve to full open position
    4) Once fully open, allow water flow until water runs clear (or at least 30 seconds)
    Do not exceed 90 seconds of water flow - if water is not clear by 90 seconds note as a discrepancy
    5) SLOWLY CLOSE valve until fully closed

  • Water Condition (check all that apply)

    • Normal / Clear
    • Low Pressure
    • Low Volume
    • Discolored
    • No Flow

  • Valve in good condition and operates freely and smoothly?

  • Valve fully seats?

  • Barrel in good condition?

  • Stems in good condition?

  • Remove and replace all three caps.

  • Caps, cap chains, and packings in good condition?

  • NOTE: Do not over tighten caps

  • IMPORTANT: If any condition is marked negative (red) above, mark hydrant out of service by placing an out of service collar around the main stem. Notify EC&S Department of hydrants out of service.

  • Hydrant 1398 (Building 1) Inspected?

  • Area immediately surrounding hydrant maintained? (no high grass, soils, or debris, etc.)

  • Hydrant free from obstructions? (36" minimum)

  • Hydrant properly identified? (standard plate with hydrant number; flag, if applicable)

  • Hydrant proper paint color and paint in good condition? (Silver w/ Blue indication 1500+ gpm)

  • Water Flow Check:
    1) Remove one cap from barrel stem
    2) Slowly open valve 3 - 5 rotations to allow air to escape
    3) Once water flow starts, slowly pen valve to full open position
    4) Once fully open, allow water flow until water runs clear (or at least 30 seconds)
    Do not exceed 90 seconds of water flow - if water is not clear by 90 seconds note as a discrepancy
    5) SLOWLY CLOSE valve until fully closed

  • Water Condition (check all that apply)

    • Normal / Clear
    • Low Pressure
    • Low Volume
    • Discolored
    • No Flow

  • Valve in good condition and operates freely and smoothly?

  • Valve fully seats?

  • Barrel in good condition?

  • Stems in good condition?

  • Remove and replace all three caps.

  • Caps, cap chains, and packings in good condition?

  • NOTE: Do not over tighten caps

  • IMPORTANT: If any condition is marked negative (red) above, mark hydrant out of service by placing an out of service collar around the main stem. Notify EC&S Department of hydrants out of service.

  • Hydrant 1410 (Maintenance Ramp) Inspected?

  • Area immediately surrounding hydrant maintained? (no high grass, soils, or debris, etc.)

  • Hydrant free from obstructions? (36" minimum)

  • Hydrant properly identified? (standard plate with hydrant number; flag, if applicable)

  • Hydrant proper paint color and paint in good condition? (Silver w/ Blue indication 1500+ gpm)

  • Water Flow Check:
    1) Remove one cap from barrel stem
    2) Slowly open valve 3 - 5 rotations to allow air to escape
    3) Once water flow starts, slowly pen valve to full open position
    4) Once fully open, allow water flow until water runs clear (or at least 30 seconds)
    Do not exceed 90 seconds of water flow - if water is not clear by 90 seconds note as a discrepancy
    5) SLOWLY CLOSE valve until fully closed

  • Water Condition (check all that apply)

    • Normal / Clear
    • Low Pressure
    • Low Volume
    • Discolored
    • No Flow

  • Valve in good condition and operates freely and smoothly?

  • Valve fully seats?

  • Barrel in good condition?

  • Stems in good condition?

  • Remove and replace all three caps.

  • Caps, cap chains, and packings in good condition?

  • NOTE: Do not over tighten caps

  • IMPORTANT: If any condition is marked negative (red) above, mark hydrant out of service by placing an out of service collar around the main stem. Notify EC&S Department of hydrants out of service.

  • Hydrant 1408 (Logistics Gate) Inspected?

  • Area immediately surrounding hydrant maintained? (no high grass, soils, or debris, etc.)

  • Hydrant free from obstructions? (36" minimum)

  • Hydrant properly identified? (standard plate with hydrant number; flag, if applicable)

  • Hydrant proper paint color and paint in good condition? (Silver w/ Blue indication 1500+ gpm)

  • Water Flow Check:
    1) Remove one cap from barrel stem
    2) Slowly open valve 3 - 5 rotations to allow air to escape
    3) Once water flow starts, slowly pen valve to full open position
    4) Once fully open, allow water flow until water runs clear (or at least 30 seconds)
    Do not exceed 90 seconds of water flow - if water is not clear by 90 seconds note as a discrepancy
    5) SLOWLY CLOSE valve until fully closed

  • Water Condition (check all that apply)

    • Normal / Clear
    • Low Pressure
    • Low Volume
    • Discolored
    • No Flow

  • Valve in good condition and operates freely and smoothly?

  • Valve fully seats?

  • Barrel in good condition?

  • Stems in good condition?

  • Remove and replace all three caps.

  • Caps, cap chains, and packings in good condition?

  • NOTE: Do not over tighten caps

  • IMPORTANT: If any condition is marked negative (red) above, mark hydrant out of service by placing an out of service collar around the main stem. Notify EC&S Department of hydrants out of service.

  • Hydrant 1414 (Hangar D) Inspected?

  • Area immediately surrounding hydrant maintained? (no high grass, soils, or debris, etc.)

  • Hydrant free from obstructions? (36" minimum)

  • Hydrant properly identified? (standard plate with hydrant number; flag, if applicable)

  • Hydrant proper paint color and paint in good condition? (Silver w/ Blue indication 1500+ gpm)

  • Water Flow Check:
    1) Remove one cap from barrel stem
    2) Slowly open valve 3 - 5 rotations to allow air to escape
    3) Once water flow starts, slowly pen valve to full open position
    4) Once fully open, allow water flow until water runs clear (or at least 30 seconds)
    Do not exceed 90 seconds of water flow - if water is not clear by 90 seconds note as a discrepancy
    5) SLOWLY CLOSE valve until fully closed

  • Water Condition (check all that apply)

    • Normal / Clear
    • Low Pressure
    • Low Volume
    • Discolored
    • No Flow

  • Valve in good condition and operates freely and smoothly?

  • Valve fully seats?

  • Barrel in good condition?

  • Stems in good condition?

  • Remove and replace all three caps.

  • Caps, cap chains, and packings in good condition?

  • NOTE: Do not over tighten caps

  • IMPORTANT: If any condition is marked negative (red) above, mark hydrant out of service by placing an out of service collar around the main stem. Notify EC&S Department of hydrants out of service.

  • Hydrant 1416 (Hangar D) Inspected?

  • Area immediately surrounding hydrant maintained? (no high grass, soils, or debris, etc.)

  • Hydrant free from obstructions? (36" minimum)

  • Hydrant properly identified? (standard plate with hydrant number; flag, if applicable)

  • Hydrant proper paint color and paint in good condition? (Silver w/ Blue indication 1500+ gpm)

  • Water Flow Check:
    1) Remove one cap from barrel stem
    2) Slowly open valve 3 - 5 rotations to allow air to escape
    3) Once water flow starts, slowly pen valve to full open position
    4) Once fully open, allow water flow until water runs clear (or at least 30 seconds)
    Do not exceed 90 seconds of water flow - if water is not clear by 90 seconds note as a discrepancy
    5) SLOWLY CLOSE valve until fully closed

  • Water Condition (check all that apply)

    • Normal / Clear
    • Low Pressure
    • Low Volume
    • Discolored
    • No Flow

  • Valve in good condition and operates freely and smoothly?

  • Valve fully seats?

  • Barrel in good condition?

  • Stems in good condition?

  • Remove and replace all three caps.

  • Caps, cap chains, and packings in good condition?

  • NOTE: Do not over tighten caps

  • IMPORTANT: If any condition is marked negative (red) above, mark hydrant out of service by placing an out of service collar around the main stem. Notify EC&S Department of hydrants out of service.

  • Hydrant 1418 (Hangar E) Inspected?

  • Area immediately surrounding hydrant maintained? (no high grass, soils, or debris, etc.)

  • Hydrant free from obstructions? (36" minimum)

  • Hydrant properly identified? (standard plate with hydrant number; flag, if applicable)

  • Hydrant proper paint color and paint in good condition? (Silver w/ Blue indication 1500+ gpm)

  • Water Flow Check:
    1) Remove one cap from barrel stem
    2) Slowly open valve 3 - 5 rotations to allow air to escape
    3) Once water flow starts, slowly pen valve to full open position
    4) Once fully open, allow water flow until water runs clear (or at least 30 seconds)
    Do not exceed 90 seconds of water flow - if water is not clear by 90 seconds note as a discrepancy
    5) SLOWLY CLOSE valve until fully closed

  • Water Condition (check all that apply)

    • Normal / Clear
    • Low Pressure
    • Low Volume
    • Discolored
    • No Flow

  • Valve in good condition and operates freely and smoothly?

  • Valve fully seats?

  • Barrel in good condition?

  • Stems in good condition?

  • Remove and replace all three caps.

  • Caps, cap chains, and packings in good condition?

  • NOTE: Do not over tighten caps

  • IMPORTANT: If any condition is marked negative (red) above, mark hydrant out of service by placing an out of service collar around the main stem. Notify EC&S Department of hydrants out of service.

ECS-5.3.1.1.1; rev.1
John Weisgerber

ECS-5.3.1.1.1; rev.1

Fire Hydrant Inspections

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