Commissioners weigh hydrants vs. storage tanks as fire-flow rules bite into subdivision designs
Blanco County commissioners and developers debated NFPA-based fire-flow requirements for subdivisions and whether tanks plus booster pumps can substitute for hydrants; speakers warned hydrant mandates could make some developments infeasible and push builders to many private wells.
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A prolonged workshop exchange in Blanco County focused on fire suppression standards for new subdivisions — specifically whether small-lot developments should be required to install fire hydrants that meet NFPA flow thresholds or whether storage tanks and booster pumps are acceptable alternatives.
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