![]() ![]() Jackson Energy Authority hydrants follow the recommended NFPA Color Coding for flow and the adopted chrome silver for hydrant body color. The top (bonnet) and nozzle caps (discharges) should be color-coded to indicate hydrant flow. According to the standards, the hydrant body (barrel) should be chrome yellow unless the jurisdiction has adopted a different color (white, chrome silver or lime-yellow). The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends that fire departments and water districts follow a standard of color-coding to make it easier to identify hydrant supply performance. This gives firefighters an immediate visual indication of available hydrant flow and quick decisions as to which hydrant to access. Hydrants that on individual test usually have a flow capacity of: CLASS AA. The colors denote how much water a particular hydrant can provide in gallons per minute (GPM). The difference in colors is not for aesthetics or curb appeal but for hydrant flows for firefighting purposes. If you ever find yourself in a dangerous emergency situation and need to use one of these water sources, it’s important that you know which ones are safe to use so that you aren’t putting yourself or others at risk.As you move about the city and travel to different communities, you may have noticed that all fire hydrants are not the same color. This can help ensure that all homes get their water supply no matter what time of year or season it may be Ensuring that everyone has access to clean drinking water when they need it most! The most important objective is consistency this provides fire personnel quick emergency response. The color code on your neighborhood’s water main will have information about what type of pressure is needed for each individual pipe size and type. The NFPA standard calls for private hydrants to be red. Knowing the fire hydrant color code can help save lives in emergency situations. It is important to know how to properly use one so that it works efficiently. ![]() When you are in an emergency situation and need to use a hydrant. To put out dangerous fires, firefighters use fire hydrants. In an emergency situation, the color of a hydrant may be the difference between life and death. Otherwise, just call us back when we’re able to come out again tomorrow morning so we can assess everything further over coffee. If so, contact one of our experts right away so they can look into fixing this issue without creating more damage down the road. Especially if you have had problems with pipes leaking during rainstorms (which causes toxins such as nitrates). If your white-colored hydrant looks dirty and dull (or even yellowish), then there may be algae growing inside of it. ![]() You should call an expert to troubleshoot this problem at your home before using any fire hydrants. This could be due to an outdated valve or improperly installed sprinkler heads. A greenish-blue colorĪ greenish-blue color may indicate that the water pressure is too low for the proper operation of the sprinkler system. Like a broken pipe or the flooding issues caused by erosion or other natural disasters. An old-looking hydrant can also indicate problems in your community. A red or orange hydrant may mean that there is a problem with the water supply and that you should let it dry out before using it again. The color of your fire hydrant can tell you a lot about its condition. Green – Reserved For Fire Department Use Only * White – Allows Access For Everyone With Valid Identification Yellow – Restricted Access By Permission Only, Such As Military Bases Or Airports Red – Public Access, only for use if there is no other option available.īlue – Private Property Only, No Public Access Allowed.Although not all hydrants look alike, there is often information printed on them that can help save lives. If you are in an emergency situation, such as a fire or a medical emergency, it is important to know how to use a fire hydrant correctly. These are generally replaced with new parts when a hydrant is overhauled. Fire hydrant shall be manufactured with a main valve seat ring of bronze. Repair requires replacing the drain plug and possibly also the valve stem as needed. The finish coat shall be aluminum/silver matching the existing Agency hydrant color. The valve is usually opened to allow water to flow out through the attached hose, and then closed, and drain plugs open when the hydrant is not in use. The control point allows individual hydrants to be isolated for repair while others remain in service. Each hydrant can be controlled from an access point on the ground level called the curb stop and at the central control room. ![]()
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