What is Fire Hydrant Testing?

We all know how important fire hydrants are. It should come as no surprise to you that these devices are an imperative part of fire safety. 

In fact, there are over 115,000 fire hydrants installed in London alone.

Fire hydrants give responding emergency services easy access to a water supply, which enables them to put out a fire as quickly as possible. They can be found in a range of convenient, accessible spaces, including pavements, on the road or positioned in grass verges, for example.

Because they aren’t kept within their building itself, all too often, we see building managers neglect to consider the maintenance of their nearest fire hydrant. 

However, in the event of a fire, this will be one of the most important pieces of equipment at your disposal. Without it, responding firefighters will be seriously restricted.

Keep reading to ensure that you are fully informed about the proper maintenance of fire hydrants, and the monumental importance of this fire safety protocol.

What is fire hydrant testing, and what does it involve?

During a routine fire hydrant test, specialists will check that the hydrant is working as it should do. 

The test will assess whether the fire hydrant is working to the capacity required by firefighters. As such, they will test the pressure of the water, and the flow rate. 

The specialist testing company will also check key structural issues. This includes checking that the fire hydrant has not been damaged, has a cracked frame, is leaking (either through cracks or via the pipework) or is missing.

If any of these issues are identified, then the experts will recommend the best way to resolve the problem. 

What fire hydrant testing services does Target Fire provide? 

At Target Fire, our team is made up of fire safety specialists, who are highly trained and possess extensive industry experience. 

Amongst our specialist services, we provide a dependable, regular schedule of fire hydrant testing.

This involves conducting a full test and service of your fire hydrant once every 6 months. Our team will assess its efficiency, and inform you whether it is working to optimum standard.

Our tests cover all elements of a fire hydrant, including both its water pressure, supply and flow rate, surface issues (such as cracks or damage), and even system integrity, using state of the art equipment to check the pipes and stability of the entire system.

We even have our own converted fire engine, which we use to complete these tests. This enables us to conduct the safety test to the maximum possible degree of accuracy.

Once the test has been completed, we will create a report on your behalf, containing all the key information about the fire hydrant test. Then, we will store this for you, and the information will be made available for you to access via our specialist software. In addition, we will also provide you with a full listing and a certificate of testing, which you can then store in your company fire safety log. 

In the event that the fire hydrant fails any areas of our test, we will then recommend the best course of action to you, in order to ensure that your site is restored to a high health and safety standard as quickly as possible. 

Our team of skilled technicians possess the skill and equipment necessary to conduct a thorough test of your site’s fire safety equipment, which provides you with complete peace of mind. With our guidance, you can feel assured that you are doing everything that you can to keep your staff safe.

If you have any further questions about our specialist fire hydrant testing services, don’t hesitate to get in touch.