Fire Hydrant Coverage Limits
Fire Hydrant Coverage Limits
(OP)
Got a simple problem and I cannot find the answer in print from the local jurisdiction to save my life.
The normal spacing between fire hydrants is 300 feet. I believe that the coverage distance limit of any commercial structure is 150 feet before another hydrant needs to be run into the development. I am hoping that the 150 foot value is wrong and that it is actually 300 feet.
What's the standard limiting distance? Thanks for any input. I used to know this, but... well... I'm older.
The normal spacing between fire hydrants is 300 feet. I believe that the coverage distance limit of any commercial structure is 150 feet before another hydrant needs to be run into the development. I am hoping that the 150 foot value is wrong and that it is actually 300 feet.
What's the standard limiting distance? Thanks for any input. I used to know this, but... well... I'm older.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask





RE: Fire Hydrant Coverage Limits
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: Fire Hydrant Coverage Limits
For a practical discussion, see http://www.firehydrant.org/info/design05.html
See local fire department for site-specific determination.
RE: Fire Hydrant Coverage Limits
If so, I will still have to add the additional line. Thanks.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: Fire Hydrant Coverage Limits
1. The Fire apparatus access road distance from buildings can be increased beyond the 150 foot maximum.
2. Spacing of fire hydrants can be increased from 400 feet to 600 feet.
You still will need clarification as to which code is currently adopted; what local admnedments have been made, and what the local fire chief wants.
RE: Fire Hydrant Coverage Limits
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask