Regular inspections are performed on fire hydrants to assure proper efficiency in emergency situations. The inspections include pressure testing of adequate water supply and flushing to remove sediment that can cause potential disruption to the flow of water. This fire hydrant inspection also resources proper identification for hydrant locating. All processes follow the AWWA requirements.

All fire hydrants within the Graded Area shall be tested annually to AWWA M-17 standards and shall be properly documentd. As part of inspections, each hydrant should also be pressure tested and flushed for full credit.

While optional, it is suggested to perform preventative maintenance in accordance with AWWA M-17 and OEM recommendations to prevent fire hydrant failures. Lack of lubrication and upkeep can lead to non-operational fire hydrants.

Flushing fire hydrants is essential to clear accumulated silt, mud, and debris from the hydrant and water main, preventing potential damage to the system.

All fire hydrants within the graded area shall be tested within the (5) five-year graded period to NFPA 291 and AWWA M-17 standards, and shall be properly documented to receive full credit.

While optional, it is suggested to blast, prime and over coat barrels on a set frequency to prevent barrel rusting; which can lead to barrel failures.

All fire hydrants within the graded area shall have a uniform marking system in place that is marked based on flow rate or based on line size, and follows NFPA 291 standards to receive full credit.

While optional, it is suggested to make necessary repairs and/or replacements to hydrants that have defects or are non-operational. When considering replacement, please refer to AWWA M-17 standards for installation.

Water leaks result in money down the drain for municipalities. Regular testing for leaks is recommended for optimum performance of fire hydrants.

GPS Mapping of fire hydrants can shave crucial time off fighting a blaze. This service, noted by longitude and latitude, provides a comprehensive file of every hydrant number and location in the specified city and can be imported into fire department GDT systems to lessen response times. GPS Mapping also serves as a valuable tool in business development, as the data of hydrant locations and performance status is invaluable to incoming commercial developments that are interested in ready-made water supply from hydrants, as well as survey-grade data collection on the city and parish fire departments. While optional, it is suggested to capture all fire hydrants with the best available horizontal GPS accuracy.

Make data accessible with seamlessly integrated data and turn it into analytics that aid in better decision making.

Help prevent unauthorized hydrant use, reduce water loss and hydrant vandalism with the proper nozzle lock device.

Fire hydrant tags help to organize and track different incident data from each fire hydrant and offer municipalities a practical solution to water distribution system management.

Winter inspections of fire hydrants requires a specific checklist to remove any snow and ice, clear perimeter around each hydrant for firefighters to work and clear a path from the hydrant to the street.