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PREVENTION MANUAL
FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
405.006 DRY STANDPIPES - FIVE YEAR TEST (5-Year)
EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2009
Current Revision Date: 03/18/19 Next Revision Date: 3/18/22
Author’s Name/Rank:
Byron H. Beagles
Fire Prevention Engineer Review Level: 1
Administrative Support:
Sherrie L. Badertscher
Management Analyst II
PURPOSE
The material below is intended to document the minimum 5-year test inspection
requirements for dry standpipe systems.
APPLICATION
This policy and the associated Dry Standpipes form, FPD-F-16, are to be used by
contractors conducting dry standpipe 5-year testing.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
When it is necessary to use water temporarily in connection with any type of
construction or other operation at a place where supply is inadequate for such
purposes, application may be made to the City of Fresno (City) Water Division for a
permit to use water from a fire hydrant.
No person other than a duly authorized employee of the City will use water from, or
connect any apparatus to, a fire hydrant without first obtaining a permit from the
Water Division and securely attaching such permit to the fire hydrant at a
conspicuous place near the point of connection.
Each permit will specify the fire hydrant or hydrants authorized to be used and no
person will attach such permit to any other hydrant, nor will any person remove,
obliterate, deface, or obscure any permit.
No person other than a duly authorized employee of the City will attach to the
operating stem or cap of a fire hydrant any wrench or tool that is not approved by the
Water Division for use on fire hydrants.
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Any permit, wrench, connecting apparatus, valve, hose, or other apparatus attached
to a fire hydrant in violation of this section will be subject to removal and confiscation
by the City.
The applicable water rate, determined as specified in Fresno Municipal Code (FMC),
Section 6-504, Type of Service, will be doubled for water used in violation of this
section, subject to the minimum charge designated in the Master Fee Schedule
(MFS). No permit or additional permit will be issued to any person who is in violation
of this section until all such charges have been paid.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
The Dry Standpipes form, FPD-F-16, is to be completed by any contractor
performing testing on dry standpipe systems.
PROCESS
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INFORMATION
PERSONNEL/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR DRY STANDPIPE 5-YEAR TEST
Two personnel
Pump capable of delivering at least 100 gpm at necessary pressure
Air pump
Calibrated gauges supplied by the contractor for all readings
Supply of replacement gaskets for outlets
Hydrant wrench
Fire hose as needed
Underwriters’ playpipe with 1-1/8-inch tip
In-line gauge for use with 2-1/2-inch hose
Second in-line gauge for use with 2-1/2-inch hose, or a pitot tube and gauge
Necessary forms
Tarps, diffusers, etc., to protect roof surface
Two two-way radios are recommended to facilitate communications on high-
rise buildings
Compliance with Fresno Municipal Code (FMC), Section 6-534, Use of Fire
Hydrants Regulated.
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
Fire Prevention Manual
Dry Standpipes Form, FPD-F-16
Fresno Municipal Code (FMC)
Section 6-504, Type of Service
Section 6-534, Use of Fire Hydrants Regulated
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