Fire Hydrants

National Fire Code of Canada requires that all Fire Hydrants be inspected annually at a minimum.

Our Spring inspections include:

• • Operational testing, 

  • Flushing, 

  • Pressure test, and

  • A drainage check.

 Components will be checked and lubricated with gaskets and seals replaced as required. 

Fall inspections include: 

• • Operational testing, 

  • Pressure test, and 

  • A drainage check. 

Components will be checked and lubricated with gaskets and seals replaced as required. Non-draining hydrants will be pumped out for winter service.

We recommend spring and fall inspections to be completed to ensure that the hydrants are in working order year round to have them operate when you need them. 

Our current clients include a variety of Municipalities, commercial properties, industrial sites, and condominiums. All inspections are conducted in accordance with AWWA M17 requirements.

We repair the the Hydrants that others say need to be replaced. 

We have saved our clients upwards of $60,000 on a single hydrant by repairing the "unrepairable". We are able to repair more than 9 of 10 hydrants we are called out to.   Replacing Fire Hydrants that are leaking or not operating is costly and often unnecessary. The majority of Fire Hydrants that have deficiencies can be repaired at a fraction of the cost of replacing. We specialize in troubleshooting and repairing Fire Hydrants to save our clients time and money.

Before you dig, give us a call. 

We have experience repairing most makes and models including; Mueller, Canada Valve, McAvity, Daigle, and others. 

We work with Municipalities across the province to ensure their Hydrants are serviced and in working order. Our program provides certified and experience operators to work with local public works staff to fill gaps in the municipalities ability to service, maintain, and repair hydrants. We can provide some or all of these functions, depending on the ability of the municipality to complete this work internally. Our goal is to repair as many hydrants as possible to avoid costly digs to install new infrastructure.  Our team prides ourselves on repairing hydrants that other companies have deemed "not repairable". 

Typically, we start with an inspection of the Hydrants on the distribution system including;

• Updating or creating an inventory of the current hydrants including Make, Model, Address, and other data

• An inspection report for every hydrant including condition, deficiencies, and estimated repair costs/options for deficiencies.

We then provide our findings to the Municipality and options for repair timelines and costs. Depending on quantity and cost of the repairs, this could be a multiyear plan.

We continue the annual or semi-annual inspections and can include a service package that would include all minor repairs and small components. All large repairs would be documented and an estimate for the repair would be provided.

Fire capacity testing can be provided at the 5 year interval or as per the Insurance Underwriters requirements. 

Our Municipal Program reduces maintenance costs, training costs, and provides peace of mind by providing serviced hydrants with annual inspection documentation and clear forecasts for budgeting. You can trust your Hydrants to A&R Hydrant Repair. 

Over time, the water supply to a hydrant can change for a number of reasons including valves remaining closed, buildup and tuberculation restricting flow, and other restrictions. The fire flow capacity at a hydrant is essential for the fire department to know what volume is available in the event of an emergency. If the the fire flow has been reduced because of these restrictions,  there is a risk of damaging the distribution system to the point of pipe failures or infiltration of contaminants. 

The 5 Year Capacity Test records this critical information to provide to the fire department and protect the system. 

AWWA M17 - Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants

NFPA 291 - Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants

AWWA C651-05 - Standard for Disinfecting of Water Mains

AWWA C502-94 - Standard for Dry Barrel Fire Hydrants

Insurance Underwriters of Canada Water Supply for Public Fire Protection in Canada 2020

Waterworks and Sewer Works Regulations - Chapter E-10.22 Reg 3