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Fire Hydrant

Fire Hydrant

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Flow tests are required annually for private Fire Hydrants to test the available pressure and reliability of the water supply.

Keeping the area surrounding Fire Hydrants clear:
It is extremely important to keep cars, bushes or anything else that could obstruct a Fire Hydrant at least 4 feet away. The time it would take emergency responders to find the hydrant and then clear enough space to hook up their hose, is valuable time they should be using to fight a fire. Keeping the surroundings clear allows firefighters to do their job more efficiently, which could help save your business or the life of an employee inside.

How to determine the front of a Fire Hydrant:
In order to distinguish the front of the Fire Hydrant you must first locate the three valves on the body; two side-mounted, subsidiary openings and one large main opening. The large opening in the middle of the other two smaller openings is the front of the Fire Hydrant.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How can you tell if a Fire Hydrant is publicly or privately owned?

If the hydrant is facing your property then it is your responsibility to get it tested and make sure it is in working order. If it is facing the street then it is the municipalities responsibility. 

Is it illegal to open a Fire Hydrant?

Yes. Not only can stealing water from a hydrant reduce water pressure at surrounding hydrants in the event of a fire, it can also affect the public water supply severely.

How does A P Fire Protection test Fire Hydrants?

Our certified technicians always test in accordance with NFPA standards. Our job is to annually measure the water flow and check for leaks by conducting a pressure test.

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What Our Customers Say

"I had an emergency where the main valve providing water to my structure broke. I was in desperate need for someone to come over a fix it. I gave AP Fire Protection a call and they had someone come over right away. I was amazed how quickly they were able to remove the old valve and replaced it with a new one. The crew were friendly and professional. I highly recommend AP Fire."

Donnon B.

"The staff went above and beyond to ensure this busy Mom & business owner got my fire extinguishers serviced and in working order. Thank you AP Fire Protection!"

Shantoya T.

 

"Great Company honest employees fair pricing!"
 
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A P Fire Protection
7612 N 71st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303

License Numbers: CR-67 # ROC 251920, C-16 ROC 251919

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