How to Get a Water Truck Certified to Use Fire Hydrants
In most municipalities across America, trucks do not typically need a special certification to use fire hydrants. However, a permit must be usually be obtained from the local water authority for trucks to use fire hydrants for non-fire department business. Construction crews, private companies and private citizens may need to use a fire hydrant for a number of reasons. The majority of cities have enacted ordinances regulating the use of fire hydrants and which stipulate the procedures for acquiring a usage permit.
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Contact the local water authority or visit its website to learn the exact procedures for applying for a fire hydrant use permit in the city. Down-load or request that the fire hydrant permit application be sent to a valid address.
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Provide all of the information requested in the fire hydrant permit application. The information will vary in each location, however, most applications request the name of the company or individual, the company or individual's address, a valid phone number, location of the hydrant and size of the meter requested.
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Pay the necessary security deposit for a fire hydrant permit in the town or county. The security deposit amounts will vary from town to town, as will the acceptable methods of payment.
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Return the fire hydrant permit and any equipment issued along with it to the local water authority. In most cases, equipment issued with a fire hydrant permit will be inspected for damage upon its return. After the bill for the water used is paid and the equipment is returned undamaged, the security deposit will be returned to the applicant.
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Tips & Warnings
Use of a fire hydrant without a valid permit is a criminal offense in many jurisdictions.
References
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