Fire Hydrant Acceptance Test

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Plans / Drawings

The approved plans / drawings are on-site or are available to the contractor.

Visual Inspection

Piping, joints, and valves are uncovered.
Mains that supply the fire hydrant(s) are a minimum of 6" nominal size.
Is a meter installed in the supply line to the fire hydrant?
Is the meter listed for fire protection service?
Is a backflow prevention device installed in the supply line to the fire hydrant?
Is the backflow prevention device listed for fire protection service?
Is a check valve or alarm check valve installed in lieu of a backflow prevention device?
Is the check valve or alarm check valve listed for fire protection service?
A control valve is installed within 20 feet of each hydrant.
The control valve for the fire hydrant is a listed indicating valve; or a listed, non-indicating valve (underground gate valve) installed in a roadway box.
No check valves, detector check valves, backflow prevention valves, or other similar appurtenances are installed between the fire hydrant and the control valve for that hydrant.
Piping is manufactured in accordance with NFPA 24, Table 10.1.1.1 (Manufacturing Standards for Underground Pipe).
Table 10.1.1.1 Manufacturing Standards for Underground Pipe
Piping is rated for the maximum system working pressure to which the piping will be exposed (not rated less than 150 psi).
Depth of piping is sufficient for protection from freeze and mechanical damage.
Depth of Piping (minimum 30" from top of the pipe to final grade; minimum of 36" under driveways/roads; minimum of 4' below railroad tracks or under large piles of heavy commodities or subject to heavy shock and vibrations).
Direction changes and thrust blocks or restrained joint systems match approved plans.
Corrosion resistance, such as coating and wrapping, is installed where necessary.
The tightness of bolted joints is verified by bolt torque or other methods approved by the manufacturer.
All bolted joint accessories are cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion retarding material after installation.
Where metal pipes of dissimilar metals are joined, they shall be insulated against the passage of an electric current using an approved method.
Bedding and backfill material on-site match the approved plans, do not exceed 3/4" particle size, and contain no ashes, cinders, refuse, organic matter, or other corrosive materials.
Backfill material is tamped in layers or in puddles under and around pipes to prevent settlement or lateral movement.
The hydrant on-site is listed and approved (matches approved plans).
Hydrant is installed on flat stone, concrete slab, or other approved materials.
Small stones or an approved equivalent are provided below and around the drain in an adequate amount to prevent the weep hole from being clogged with soil, mud, or debris.
The center of all hose outlets are located between 18 and 36 inches above final grade.

Hydrostatic Test

Trench is backfilled between joints.
The gauge is located at the lowest elevation or portion of the system being tested.
Starting pressure is minimum of 200 psi or 50 psi in excess of the system working pressure, whichever is greater.
Pressure pumps disconnected after initial pressurization.
The test lasted a minimum of two (2) hours; resulting in less than five (5) psi of pressure loss.
The pressure was relieved from the system and the gauge returned to zero (0) psi.

Line Flush

Flow through a minimum of 4" hose or pipe.
Hose or pipe is restrained prior to flowing water.
Observe flush or swab until clear of all debris.

Final Acceptance

Control valves are clearly identified and free of obstructions.
Physical impact protection is provided around hydrants susceptible to vehicular impact.
Operational test of control valves under normal system pressure (does not close in less than 5 seconds when operated at maximum possible speed from the fully open position).
Operational test of fire hydrant under normal system pressure.
Fire hydrant properly drains after operation.