Fire hydrants are critical firefighting tools that provide immediate water supply for emergency response. Property owners are responsible for ensuring hydrants remain accessible, functional, and compliant with fire code requirements.
Otis Fire Protection provides certified fire hydrant inspection, testing, and maintenance services in accordance with NFPA 25, NFPA 291, and the B.C. Fire Code. If you are searching for fire hydrant inspection near me, our technicians deliver accurate testing and documentation across Greater Vancouver.
There are two primary hydrant types used throughout the Lower Mainland:
- Dry Barrel Hydrants: Valve below frost line; common in cold climates
- Wet Barrel Hydrants: Always charged with water; used in mild climates
The bonnet or cap colour indicates available water flow:
- Class AA (Blue): 1500 gpm+ (5678+ lpm)
- Class A (Green): 1000–1499 gpm (3785–5674 lpm)
- Class B (Orange): 500–999 gpm (1893–3782 lpm)
- Class C (Red): Less than 500 gpm (up to 1893 lpm)
Annual fire hydrant inspection is required for all private hydrants, and inspections must also be completed after every use. This applies to both private fire hydrant inspection and commercial fire hydrant inspection programs.
- Water presence in the barrel
- Drainage capability
- Barrel cracks or structural damage
- Leakage at ports or caps
- Outlet thread and operating nut condition
- Tightness of caps and fittings
- Availability of operating wrench
NFPA 25: 7.2.2.4
Our fire hydrant testing services include a complete inspection checklist:
- Operational testing of hydrant valves
- Hydrant flow testing (static, residual, and pitot readings)
- Rate-of-discharge verification
- Inspection of hydrant threads and outlets
- Mechanical component inspection
- Main flushing and debris removal
- Inspection of shut-off valve functionality
- Measurement of water main size and hydrant elevation
- Final NFPA-compliant inspection report
All inspection data is recorded and retained for municipal audits and fire department review.
Flow testing verifies system capacity and performance under demand conditions. Our technicians document:
- Date and time of test
- Hydrant location and identification
- Static and residual pressure
- Flow rate in gallons per minute (gpm)
- Hydrant outlet size and type
- Elevation and water main diameter
Flow testing ensures hydrants meet firefighting and municipal performance standards.
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Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, and surrounding Lower Mainland communities.
Contact Otis Fire Protection to schedule your annual fire hydrant inspection, maintenance, or flow testing service.
NFPA 25 requires annual inspection and testing, and after every operation.
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