We see them all over Raleigh, Durham, Apex, Cary, Clayton, Youngsville, NC and the surrounding areas, painted in various colors like yellow or red, but likely don’t give them much thought. However, at Bolton Construction & Service, we give them plenty of thought because we perform fire hydrant service, repair, as well as installation. Most of the time these hydrants are located on public land, but sometimes we also assist with private fire hydrants and help to maintain them. Just like any other infrastructure, fire hydrants have to be maintained, and in some cases will need to be repaired or replaced, and sometimes as municipalities expand, new fire hydrant installation will also be needed. Contact us to learn more about how we can help provide fire hydrant service for your needs.
While regular maintenance to fire hydrants is required, there are some times when fire hydrant repairs need to be done. One of the most common reasons for needed fire hydrant repair is due to a vehicle accident where a vehicle hitting a fire hydrant can result in cracks, bent stems, or worse. Electrolysis can also occur because many times the internal fittings of a hydrant are brass while the exterior is made from steel or iron, and the corrosion process can be particularly damaging to fire hydrants.
Keeping fire hydrants in working order involves doing regular checks of them and ensuring that they operate as they need to. We will lubricate the system to ensure that it operates as intended when it is needed. It is important to exercise the hydrant as well, usually by opening the valves and flushing out the hydrant so that any debris is removed. It is also a good idea to update the paint on hydrants so that they are easily noticed.
When neighborhoods expand, or other needed projects require updating fire hydrants, the proper installation of them is called for. Several factors need to be kept in mind for the proper placement of fire hydrants. They need to be accessible for firefighters to use, and they should be installed as plumb as possible. Clearance around the fire hydrant is important, as is the setback for the hydrant from the roadway. The placement of the nozzle is also important for ease of access.
Fire hydrants are primarily used when fighting a fire, whether that is a house fire or a large structure fire. While tanker trucks are useful, they have limited capacity, whereas a fire hydrant can supply water for a much longer period in Raleigh, Durham, Apex, Cary, Clayton, Youngsville, NC, and the surrounding areas. Talk with Bolton Construction & Service today for your fire hydrant repairs, service, and installation.
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