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Fire Hydrants

Fire Hydrants – who is responsible?

The British Standard BS9990:2015 indicates that the owner or occupier of the premises on which the fire hydrant lies is responsible for regular testing and maintenance of said hydrant. Failure to comply with the British Standard comes with severe penalties. The owner/occupier of the premises (whichever is deemed responsible) can face prosecution and the insurance on the premises may also become invalid. This could lead to large personal or financial implications. It is important for property owners to be aware of the hydrants on or near their property and to know what they can do about any fire hydrant problems they discover. These include:

• Missing, damaged or covered fire hydrant marker plates 
• Dangerous, missing or cracked hydrant covers and frames 
• Leaks from fire hydrants 
• Leaks from water supply pipes or mains 
• Illegal use of fire hydrants 
• Parking on or preventing access to a fire hydrant