Council hears plan to inventory private fire hydrants and offer tests for a fee
Staff reported 30–40 private hydrants with no test records and proposed sending letters that give owners the option to document tests or have the city conduct flow/pressure tests for a fee (examples discussed: $75 flow, $150 pressure).
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Staff told the council that an inspection showed an estimated 30–40 private fire hydrants connected to the system have no documented testing or flow records. The staff proposal is to send owners a letter offering them the option to submit their own testing paperwork or to have the city perform the flow and capacity tests for a modest fee.
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