for good performance

fire hydrant
Inspection

At Hydra-Spec, we will diagnose your water system by inspecting your fire hydrants and main line valves. Trust our fire hydrant inspection service today.

Goal

Fire hydrant inspection

Our mandate is to carry out a systematic fire hydrant inspection in order to determine the capacity of the network, the sectors with the possibility of leaks and the operating condition of this equipment, as well as the preparation of a computerized report.

fire hydrant inspection

Fire Hydrants

A computerized and detailed report of the results of the inspection and analysis of the fire hydrants as well as their isolation valves is given to the customer in electronic format.

Types of Inspection

1

Complete inspection carried out only once a year.

2

Inspection carried out twice a year (spring, fall).

3

Spring, fall and winter inspection.

Hydrants Inspection

General Method

The technician will complete an individual inspection sheet for each of the fire hydrants including this information
  • the number of the plan and the fire hydrant
  • the location of the fire hydrant as well as the sector (e.g. industrial)
  • the make and model of the fire hydrant
  • accessibility to the fire hydrant
  • accessibility to the fire hydrant isolation valve nut
  • description and operating condition of the isolation valve
  • the number of hose outlets and their diameter
  • condition of hose outlets and plugs
  • the thread pitch of the hose sockets
  • the height of the flanges from the ground level
  • the aesthetic condition of the fire hydrant
  • the height of the water table above ground level
  • the depth of the fire hydrant, i.e. the distance between the boot and the flanges
  • description of the operating condition for all the different mechanisms
  • drainage quality
  • the tightness of the body and the caps when the fire hydrant is open
  • the measurement of static and dynamic pressure in order to calculate the actual flow rate and the flow rate when the dynamic pressure is at 20 psi (138KPa), taking into account the type of elbow installed (ex.: 45o and 90o), taking into account the coefficient out of the outlet
  • recording using an acoustic amplifier of the noises coming from a leak
  • water aesthetics (rusty water, deposits, gravel)
  • the date and time of the inspection and the name of the inspector
  • the visibility of the isolation valve, its position in relation to the fire hydrant as well as the physical condition of the valve box (once a year).
  • faulty operating sleeve
  • split crankcase
  • leaky lid
  • bent rod

Winter Method

It is a mechanical and visual inspection of fire hydrants
  • sealing of the network with geophone
  • sealing of the main valve (opercule)
  • checking the water table
  • checking the upper mechanism
  • verification of interior components such as rod, crankcase and coupler
  • verification of the structure and the external condition
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During The Inspection

The technician performs the following operations:

when the fire hydrant isolation valve is accessible, the technician manipulates it to ensure that it is open and operational

lubrication of hose outlets and plugs

emptying fire hydrants that do not drain to prevent freezing

flushing the fire hydrant and the section of pipe between the fire hydrant and the water main

All our reports, service offers and invoices
can be emailed to you

Fire Hydrant Inspection Method

of Water Main Valves

The technician will complete an individual inspection sheet
for each of the fire hydrants including this information
  • valve identification, location
  • the precise location of the valve by landmarks
  • the make, model and size of the valve
  • valve accessibility
  • valve bolt accessibility
  • valve operation quality
  • the number of turns required to close the valve
  • the distance between the water level of the valve and the ground level
  • valve depth
  • off-center valve housing (major)
  • valve impossible to manipulate
  • broken safety coupler
  • valve leak
  • valve not tight
  • bent rod
  • description of the operating condition for all the different mechanisms
  • the date and time of the inspection and the name of the inspector