Why aren’t all Fire Hydrants Red?
The consistency of fire hydrant color coding is widely varied by localities and jurisdictional preferences. It is also governed by many national agencies like American Water Works Association (AWWA), Occupation Safety, Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Codes council (ICC) to name a few. Typically, there are three types of fire hydrants, public, private and yard.
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Chapter 6 Standpipe and Hose Systems. NFPA 25 ITM series
Standpipe systems are just as important as any other fire protection systems in a building. They are not only important for firefighters, but they are also imperative for firefighters to be able to safely ensure occupants are out of the building, and for extinguishing a fire. In many cases the standpipe systems are overlooked as an integral part of fire protection. For them to be fully operational, they must be properly maintained in accordance with Chapter 6 of NFPA 25, The Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.
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Member Spotlight: President Bill Jacques, Absolute Fire Protection
Bill Jacques, Owner and President of Absolute Fire Protection in Mount Clemens, Michigan, has been very involved with NFSA Michigan Chapter dating all the way back to 2008, when he served as secretary.
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