Common use of Hydrant Specifications Clause in Contracts

Hydrant Specifications. All required public and on-site fire hydrants shall be installed to the following specifications prior to flow test and acceptance of the system. 1. Hydrants shall be: a. Installed so that the center line of the lowest outlet is between 14 and 24 inches above finished grade b. Installed so that the front of the riser is between 12 and 24 inches behind the curb face c. Installed with outlets facing the curb at a 45-degree angle to the curb line if there are double outlet hydrants d. Similar to the type of construction which conforms to current A. W.W.A. Standards e. Provided with three-foot unobstructed clearance on all sides. f. Provided with approved plastic caps g. Painted with two coats of red primer and one coat of traffic signal yellow for public hydrants and one coat of red for on- site hydrants, with the exception of the stems and threads 2. Underground shut-off valves are to be located: a. A minimum distance of 10 feet from the hydrant b. A maximum distance of 25 feet from the hydrant Exception: Location can be less than 10 feet when the water main is already installed and the 10-foot minimum distance cannot be satisfied. 3. All new water mains, laterals, gate valves, buries, and riser shall be a minimum of six inches inside diameter. 4. When sidewalks are contiguous with a curb and are five feet wide or less, fire hydrants shall be placed immediately behind the sidewalk. Under no circumstances shall hydrants be more than six feet from a curb line. 5. The owner-developer shall be responsible for making the necessary arrangements with the local water purveyor for the installation of all public facilities. 6. Approved fire hydrant barricades shall be installed if curbs are not provided (see Figures 1, 2, and 3 following on pages 11 and 12). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Notes: 1. Constructed of steel not less than four inches in diameter, six inches if heavy truck traffic is anticipated, schedule 40 steel and concrete filled. 2. Posts shall be set not less than three feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than 15 inches in diameter, with the top of the posts not less than three feet above ground and not less than three feet from the hydrant 3. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash storage and other materials or things shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants in a manner that would prevent fire hydrants from being immediately discernable. 4. If hydrant is to be barricaded, no barricade shall be constructed in front of the hydrant outlets (Figure 2, shaded area). 5. The exact location of barricades may be changed by the field inspector during a field inspection. 6. The steel pipe above ground shall be painted a minimum of two field coats of primer. 7. Two finish coats of “traffic signal yellow” shall be used for fire hydrant barricades. 8. Figure 3 shows hydrant hook up during fireground operations. Notice apparatus (hydra-assist-valve) connected to hydrant and the required area. Figure 3 shows the importance of not constructing barricades or other obstructions in front of hydrant outlets.

Hydrant Specifications. All required public and on-site fire hydrants shall be installed to the following specifications prior to flow test and acceptance of the system. 1. Hydrants shall be: a. Installed so that the center line of the lowest outlet is between 14 and 24 inches above finished grade b. Installed so that the front of the riser is between 12 and 24 inches behind the curb face c. Installed with outlets facing the curb at a 45-degree angle to the curb line if there are double outlet hydrants d. Similar to the type of construction which conforms to current A. W.W.A. Standards e. Provided with three-foot unobstructed clearance on all sides. f. Provided with approved plastic caps g. Painted with two coats of red primer and one coat of traffic signal yellow for public hydrants and one coat of red for on- on-site hydrants, with the exception of the stems and threads 2. Underground shut-off valves are to be located: a. A minimum distance of 10 feet from the hydrant b. A maximum distance of 25 feet from the hydrant Exception: Location can be less than 10 feet when the water main is already installed and the 10-foot minimum distance cannot be satisfied. 3. All new water mains, laterals, gate valves, buries, and riser shall be a minimum of six inches inside diameter. 4. When sidewalks are contiguous with a curb and are five feet wide or less, fire hydrants shall be placed immediately behind the sidewalk. Under no circumstances shall hydrants be more than six feet from a curb line. 5. The owner-developer shall be responsible for making the necessary arrangements with the local water purveyor for the installation of all public facilities. 6. Approved fire hydrant barricades shall be installed if curbs are not provided (see Figures 1, 2, and 3 following on pages 11 and 12). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Notes: 1. Constructed of steel not less than four inches in diameter, six inches if heavy truck traffic is anticipated, schedule 40 steel and concrete filled. 2. Posts shall be set not less than three feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than 15 inches in diameter, with the top of the posts not less than three feet above ground and not less than three feet from the hydrant 3. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash storage and other materials or things shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants in a manner that would prevent fire hydrants from being immediately discernablediscernible. 4. If hydrant is to be barricaded, no barricade shall be constructed in front of the hydrant outlets (Figure 2, shaded area). 5. The exact location of barricades may be changed by the field inspector during a field inspection. 6. The steel pipe above ground shall be painted a minimum of two field coats of primer. 7. Two finish coats of “traffic signal yellow” shall be used for fire hydrant barricades. 8. Figure 3 shows hydrant hook up during fireground operations. Notice apparatus (hydra-hydra- assist-valve) connected to hydrant and the required area. Figure 3 shows the importance of not constructing barricades or other obstructions in front of hydrant outlets.

Hydrant Specifications. All required public and on-site fire hydrants shall be installed to the following specifications prior to flow test and acceptance of the system. 1. Hydrants shall be: a. Installed so that the center line of the lowest outlet is between 14 and 24 inches above finished grade b. Installed so that the front of the riser is between 12 and 24 inches behind the curb face c. Installed with outlets facing the curb at a 45-degree angle to the curb line if there are double outlet hydrants d. Similar to the type of construction which conforms to current A. W.W.A. current A.W.W.A. Standards e. Provided with three-foot unobstructed clearance on all sides. f. Provided with approved plastic caps g. Painted with two coats of red primer and one coat of traffic signal yellow for public hydrants and one coat of red for on- on-site hydrants, with the exception of the stems and threads 2. Underground shut-off valves are to be located: a. A minimum distance of 10 feet from the hydrant hydrant b. A maximum distance of 25 feet from the hydrant Exception: Location can be less than 10 feet when the water main is already installed and the 10-foot minimum distance cannot be satisfied. 3. All new water mains, laterals, gate valves, buries, and riser shall be a minimum of six inches inside diameter. 4. When sidewalks are contiguous with a curb and are five feet wide or less, fire hydrants shall be placed immediately behind the sidewalk. Under no circumstances shall hydrants be more than six feet from a curb line. 5. The owner-developer shall be responsible for making the necessary arrangements with the local water purveyor for the installation of all public facilities. 6. Approved fire hydrant barricades shall be installed if curbs are not provided (see Figures 1, 2, and 3 following on pages 11 and 12). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Notes: 1. Constructed of steel not less than four inches in diameter, six inches if heavy truck traffic is anticipated, schedule 40 steel and concrete filled. 2. Posts shall be set not less than three feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than 15 inches in diameter, with the top of the posts not less than three feet above ground and not less than three feet from the hydrant 3. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash storage and other materials or things shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants in a manner that would prevent fire hydrants from being immediately discernable. 4. If hydrant is to be barricaded, no barricade shall be constructed in front of the hydrant outlets (Figure 2, shaded area). 5. The exact location of barricades may be changed by the field inspector during a field inspection. 6. The steel pipe above ground shall be painted a minimum of two field coats of primer. 7. Two finish coats of “traffic signal yellow” shall be used for fire hydrant barricades. 8. Figure 3 shows hydrant hook up during fireground operations. Notice apparatus (hydra-assist-valve) connected to hydrant and the required area. Figure 3 shows the importance of not constructing barricades or other obstructions in front of hydrant outlets.

Hydrant Specifications. All required public and on-site fire hydrants shall be installed to the following specifications prior to flow test and acceptance of the system. 1. Hydrants shall be: a. Installed so that the center line of the lowest outlet is between 14 and 24 inches above finished grade b. Installed so that the front of the riser is between 12 and 24 inches behind the curb face c. Installed with outlets facing the curb at a 45-degree angle to the curb line if there are double outlet hydrants d. Similar to the type of construction which conforms to current A. W.W.A. current A.W.W.A. Standards e. Provided with three-foot unobstructed clearance on all sides. f. Provided with approved plastic caps g. Painted with two coats of red primer and one coat of traffic signal yellow for public hydrants and one coat of red for on- on-site hydrants, with the exception of the stems and threads 2. Underground shut-off valves are to be located: a. A minimum distance of 10 feet from the hydrant b. A maximum distance of 25 feet from the hydrant Exception: Location can be less than 10 feet when the water main is already installed and the 10-foot minimum distance cannot be satisfied. 3. All new water mains, laterals, gate valves, buries, and riser shall be a minimum of six inches inside diameter. 4. When sidewalks are contiguous with a curb and are five feet wide or less, fire hydrants shall be placed immediately behind the sidewalk. Under no circumstances shall hydrants be more than six feet from a curb line. 5. The owner-developer shall be responsible for making the necessary arrangements with the local water purveyor for the installation of all public facilities. 6. Approved fire hydrant barricades shall be installed if curbs are not provided (see Figures 1, 2, and 3 following on pages 11 and 12). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Notes: 1. Constructed of steel not less than four inches in diameter, six inches if heavy truck traffic is anticipated, schedule 40 steel and concrete filled. 2. Posts shall be set not less than three feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than 15 inches in diameter, with the top of the posts not less than three feet above ground and not less than three feet from the hydrant 3. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash storage and other materials or things shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants in a manner that would prevent fire hydrants from being immediately discernablediscernible. 4. If hydrant is to be barricaded, no barricade shall be constructed in front of the hydrant outlets (Figure 2, shaded area). 5. The exact location of barricades may be changed by the field inspector during a field inspection. 6. The steel pipe above ground shall be painted a minimum of two field coats of primer. 7. Two finish coats of “traffic signal yellow” shall be used for fire hydrant barricades. 8. Figure 3 shows hydrant hook up during fireground operations. Notice apparatus (hydra-hydra- assist-valve) connected to hydrant and the required area. Figure 3 shows the importance of not constructing barricades or other obstructions in front of hydrant outlets.

Hydrant Specifications. All required public and on-site fire hydrants shall be installed to the following specifications prior to flow test and acceptance of the system. 1. Hydrants shall be: a. Installed so that the center line of the lowest outlet is between 14 and 24 inches above finished grade b. Installed so that the front of the riser is between 12 and 24 inches behind the curb face c. Installed with outlets facing the curb at a 45-degree angle to the curb line if there are double outlet hydrants d. Similar to the type of construction which conforms to current A. W.W.A. current A.W.W.A. Standards e. Provided with three-foot unobstructed clearance on all sides. f. Provided with approved plastic caps g. Painted with two coats of red primer and one coat of traffic signal yellow for public hydrants and one coat of red for on- site hydrants, with the exception of the stems and threads 2. Underground shut-off valves are to be located: a. A minimum distance of 10 feet from the hydrant b. A maximum distance of 25 feet from the hydrant Exception: Location can be less than 10 feet when the water main is already installed and the 10-foot minimum distance cannot be satisfied. 3. All new water mains, laterals, gate valves, buries, and riser shall be a minimum of six inches inside diameter. 4. When sidewalks are contiguous with a curb and are five feet wide or less, fire hydrants shall be placed immediately behind the sidewalk. Under no circumstances shall hydrants be more than six feet from a curb line. 5. The owner-developer shall be responsible for making the necessary arrangements with the local water purveyor for the installation of all public facilities. 6. Approved fire hydrant barricades shall be installed if curbs are not provided (see Figures 1, 2, and 3 following on pages 11 and 12). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Notes: 1. Constructed of steel not less than four inches in diameter, six inches if heavy truck traffic is anticipated, schedule 40 steel and concrete filled. 2. Posts shall be set not less than three feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than 15 inches in diameter, with the top of the posts not less than three feet above ground and not less than three feet from the hydrant 3. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash storage and other materials or things shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants in a manner that would prevent fire hydrants from being immediately discernable. 4. If hydrant is to be barricaded, no barricade shall be constructed in front of the hydrant outlets (Figure 2, shaded area). 5. The exact location of barricades may be changed by the field inspector during a field inspection. 6. The steel pipe above ground shall be painted a minimum of two field coats of primer. 7. Two finish coats of “traffic signal yellow” shall be used for fire hydrant barricades. 8. Figure 3 shows hydrant hook up during fireground operations. Notice apparatus (hydra-assist-valve) connected to hydrant and the required area. Figure 3 shows the importance of not constructing barricades or other obstructions in front of hydrant outlets. I. Blue reflective hydrant markers replacement policy 1. Purpose: To provide information regarding the replacement of blue reflective hydrant markers, following street construction or repair work. a. Fire station personnel shall inform Department of Public Works Road Construction Inspectors of the importance of the blue reflective hydrant markers, and encourage them to enforce their Department permit requirement, that streets and roads be returned to their original condition, following construction or repair work. b. When street construction or repair work occurs within this Department’s jurisdiction, the nearest Department of Public Works Permit Office shall be contacted. The location can be found by searching for the jurisdiction office in the “County of Los Angeles Telephone Directory” under “Department of Public Works Road Maintenance Division.” The importance of the blue reflective hydrant markers should be explained, and the requirement encouraged that the street be returned to its original condition, by replacing the hydrant markers. TABLE 1 * BUILDING SIZE (First floor area) Fire Flow* (1) (2) Duration Hydrant Spacing Under 3,000 sq. ft. 1,000 GPM 2 hrs 300 ft 3,000 to 4,999 sq. ft. 1,250 GPM 2 hrs 300 ft 5,000 to 7,999 sq. ft. 1,500 GPM 2 hrs 300 ft 8,000 to 9,999 sq. ft. 2,000 GPM 2 hrs 300 ft 10,000 to 14,999 sq. ft. 2,500 GPM 2 hrs 300 ft 15,000 to 19,999 sq. ft. 3,000 GPM 3 hrs 300 ft 20,000 to 24,999 sq. ft. 3,500 GPM 3 hrs 300 ft 25,000 to 29,999 sq. ft. 4,000 GPM 4 hrs 300 ft 30,000 to 34,999 sq. ft. 4,500 GPM 4 hrs 300 ft 35,000 or more sq. ft. 5,000 GPM 5 hrs 300 ft (FIRE FLOWS MEASURED AT 20 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH RESIDUAL PRESSURE) (1) Conditions requiring additional fire flow. a. Each story above ground level - add 500 GPM per story. b. Any exposure within 50 feet - add a total of 500 GPM. c. Any high-rise building (as determined by the jurisdictional building code) the fire flow shall be a minimum of 3,500 GPM for 3 hours at 20 psi. d. Any flow may be increased up to 1,000 GPM for a hazardous occupancy. (2) Reductions in fire flow shall be cumulative for type of construction and a fully sprinklered building. The following allowances and/or additions may be made to standard fire flow requirements: a. A 25% reduction shall be granted for the following types of construction: Type I-F.R, Type II-F.R., Type II one-hour, Type II-N, Type III one-hour, Type III-N, Type IV, Type IV one hour, and Type V one-hour. This reduction shall be automatic and credited on all projects using these types of construction. Credit will not be given for Type V-N structures (to a minimum of 2,000 GPM available fire flow). b. A 25% reduction shall be granted for fully sprinklered buildings (to a minimum of 2,000 GPM available fire flow). c. When determining required fire flows for structures that total 70,000 square feet or greater, such flows shall not be reduced below 3,500 GPM at 20 psi for three hours.

Hydrant Specifications. All required public and on-site fire hydrants shall be installed to the following specifications prior to flow test and acceptance of the system. 1. Hydrants shall be: a. Installed so that the center line of the lowest outlet is between 14 and 24 inches above finished grade b. Installed so that the front of the riser is between 12 and 24 inches behind the curb face c. Installed with outlets facing the curb at a 45-degree angle to the curb line if there are double outlet hydrants d. Similar to the type of construction which conforms to current A. W.W.A. Standards e. Provided with three-foot unobstructed clearance on all sides. f. Provided with approved plastic caps g. Painted with two coats of red primer and one coat of traffic signal yellow for public hydrants and one coat of red for on- on-site hydrants, with the exception of the stems and threads 2. Underground shut-off valves are to be located: a. A minimum distance of 10 feet from the hydrant b. A maximum distance of 25 feet from the hydrant Exception: Location can be less than 10 feet when the water main is already installed and the 10-foot minimum distance cannot be satisfied. 3. All new water mains, laterals, gate valves, buries, and riser shall be a minimum of six inches inside diameter. 4. When sidewalks are contiguous with a curb and are five feet wide or less, fire hydrants shall be placed immediately behind the sidewalk. Under no circumstances shall hydrants be more than six feet from a curb line. 5. The owner-developer shall be responsible for making the necessary arrangements with the local water purveyor for the installation of all public facilities. 6. Approved fire hydrant barricades shall be installed if curbs are not provided (see Figures 1, 2, and 3 following on pages 11 and 12). Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Notes: 1. Constructed of steel not less than four inches in diameter, six inches if heavy truck traffic is anticipated, schedule 40 steel and concrete filled. 2. Posts shall be set not less than three feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than 15 inches in diameter, with the top of the posts not less than three feet above ground and not less than three feet from the hydrant 3. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash storage and other materials or things shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants in a manner that would prevent fire hydrants from being immediately discernable. 4. If hydrant is to be barricaded, no barricade shall be constructed in front of the hydrant outlets (Figure 2, shaded area). 5. The exact location of barricades may be changed by the field inspector during a field inspection. 6. The steel pipe above ground shall be painted a minimum of two field coats of primer. 7. Two finish coats of “traffic signal yellow” shall be used for fire hydrant barricades. 8. Figure 3 shows hydrant hook up during fireground operations. Notice apparatus (hydra-assist-valve) connected to hydrant and the required area. Figure 3 shows the importance of not constructing barricades or other obstructions in front of hydrant outlets.