Hydrant Repair and Servicing

 Our Hydrant repair and servicing package will  include the following:

•  Fire Hydrants are inspected in accordance with the Ontario Fire Code Reg 213/07 subsection 6.6.4 & 6.6.5.

Hydrants

6.6.4.1. Municipal and private hydrants shall be maintained in operating condition.

6.6.4.2. Hydrants shall be maintained free of snow and ice accumulations.

6.6.4.3. Hydrants shall be readily available and unobstructed for use at all times.

Subsection 6.6.5. Inspection of Hydrants

6.6.5.1. Hydrants shall be inspected annually and after each use in accordance with Articles 6.6.5.2. to 6.6.5.5.

6.6.5.2. (1) Except when in use or being inspected in accordance with Sentence (2), hydrants shall be equipped with port caps that are secured wrench-tight.

(2) The port caps shall be removed and the connections inspected for wear, rust or obstructions that in any way hamper easy removal and corrective action shall be taken as needed.

(3) If the caps are missing, the hydrant shall be examined for obstructions or accumulated refuse and flushed in accordance with Article 6.6.5.7. and the port caps shall be re-installed.

6.6.5.3. The hydrant barrel shall be inspected to ensure that no water has accumulated within the barrel when the main valve is in the closed position.

6.6.5.4. Where the hydrant barrel is found to contain water under Article 6.6.5.3., the drain valve shall be inspected for operation.

6.6.5.5. If the hydrant barrel is found to contain water because of poor drainage that is impractical to correct, approved measures shall be taken to prevent freezing during winter conditions.

Hydrant water flow

6.6.5.6. Hydrant water flow shall be inspected annually in accordance with Article 6.6.5.7.

6.6.5.7. The main valve of the hydrant shall be fully opened and the hydrant operated with one port open and the water flow checked.

6.6.5.8. A record of the hydrant operation as described in Article 6.6.5.7. shall be kept

• Hose cap gaskets will be replaced and the hydrant operating nut will be lubricated.
• Hydrants will be drained as necessary after completion of any service work to ensure that there is no water left in the barrel.
• Fire Hydrants will be painted according to the Ontario Fire Code subsection 6.6.6.
• After completion of Fire hydrant inspection and test, a report will be submitted for the inspection and testing including the flow rate. We also will submit an estimate for any deficiency or repairs required.
• All secondary valves ( Hydrant Control Valves)  will be included with the inspection
• All fire hydrants found to be non-operational shall be placed out of order and marked as such by use of a canvas bag locked to the hydrant with the bag having the words “Hydrant out of Service”. 
•  We will submit a quote for the cost of repair or replacement of all out of service hydrants.
• We  provide a legible hardcopy report as well as an electronic copy of the report of all fire hydrant  inspections and flow test results.
• We take precautions necessary to protect the adjacent property from damage during flow testing and any other maintenance work performed. The water discharged is to be directed so not to damage any surrounding areas.