Requirements for
Maintaining Private Hydrant Systems © 2001 Capt. Willis Lamm, Water Supply Officer, Moraga-Orinda (CA) Fire District |
INTRODUCTION |
There are numerous locations within the district where water for fire fighting is provided through private fire hydrant systems. In addition there are several hydrant systems that are not pressurized, but operate when water is supplied to them by the fire district at fire department connections (FDCs). To serve the greater public safety interest, the fire district will assist in the inspection, servicing and maintenance of these systems however this practice does not relieve private property owners of their responsibility in maintaining these systems. |
UNIFORM FIRE CODE CITATIONS |
1001.5.2; MAINTENANCE
1001.5.2; INSPECTION AND TESTING
UFC 1001.5.3; SYSTEMS OUT OF SERVICE
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Property owners are also required to maintain proper clearance and access to
all fire protection equipment and facilities in accordance with UFC sections
1001.7.1 and 100.7.2. |
FIRE DISTRICT PARTICIPATION |
In an effort to ensure a uniform level of public safety in our high fire danger
communities, the fire district provides the following services which are
an adjunct to, not a replacement for, private property owners' responsibilities.
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