Private fire hydrant identification and compliance rules

Section 18.5 of the NFPA 1, as amended by the State Fire Code, is amended by adding a new subsection to be designated subsection 18.5.10.4 to read as follows: 18.5.10.4 Private fire hydrant identification. A private service fire hydrant must be identified by one of the following: 1. A private service fire hydrant must be painted red in color. The valve stem, coupling threads, or portions of the hydrant where the application of paint would violate the listing of the hydrant or hinder its operation must not be painted. 2. A private service fire hydrant must be identified with a red fire hydrant ring. 18.5.10.5 Compliance. All existing private fire hydrants must be in compliance with this provision within one year of adoption of chapter 16.04D . ( Ord. No. 5754 , § 3, 2024)