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Fire Hydrant Inspection

The aim is to ensure the reliability, functionality, and readiness of the fire protection system in the event of an emergency. This procedure involves regularly checking the physical condition, accessibility, water pressure, flow rate, valve operation, and overall integrity of fire hydrants.
LioChem e-Materials, LLC
11/07/2025

Fire Hydrant Inspection

The aim is to ensure the reliability, functionality, and readiness of the fire protection system in the event of an emergency. This procedure involves regularly checking the physical condition, accessibility, water pressure, flow rate, valve operation, and overall integrity of fire hydrants.

    -Hydrant Wrench -Anti Seize -Fire Hydrant Diffuser

    Pick the side of the hydrant for the water to discharge from that will not damage property or self.

    Starting with the opposite side of the discharge, remove the caps and check the threads for damage. Add a small amount of the anti seize to the threads of the hydrant. Tighten the cap down tight. leave the discharge side open

    If the diffuser is needed put it on to the hydrant with a little of the anti seize to preserve the threads. When opening the hydrant to discharge it NEVER stand Infront of one of the caps. Open the hydrant slowly listen for the air to clear the hydrant and a little water starts to come out before opening it all the way.

    Let the water flow for one minute or until the water runs clear. in some cases it might take more than one minute for the water to run clear, but if the water runs clear quickly continue to let the water run for a minute.

    After the hydrant is closed and the diffuser remove if used, put the cap back on but do not put it back super tight, the cap should be able to be remove by hand. The top nut can be treated the same, it should not take a cheater pipe to break it free to use.

Source: LioChem e-Materials, LLC (Community Member)

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