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Municipality of the County of Richmond - Dry Fire Hydrant Policy
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Title:
Dry Fire Hydrant Policy
Approved by Council
Date: April 28, 2026
Policy Review Notification
Date: March 11, 2026
Policy Review
Date: April 14, 2026
I certify that this to be a true copy of the Dry Fire Hydrant Policy as adopted by the
Municipal Council of Richmond County at a public meeting held on April 28, 2026.
_________________________
Shelley David, Municipal Clerk
1.
Purpose
1.1. The purpose of this policy is to outline how the Municipality of the County
of Richmond will support the Richmond County Volunteer Fire
Departments (VFD) with the installation and repairs of dry fire hydrants.
This policy applies to dry fire hydrants installed after January 1, 2024.
2.
Policy
2.1. Funding
a) The number of dry fire hydrant installations will be based on
funds available in the Dry Hydrant Fund.
b) Each year, funds may be approved through the budget process, and
it will be the responsibility of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO),
or someone designated by the CAO, to communicate to the Fire
Protection Services Committee (FPSC) the funds available for the
installation of dry fire hydrants.
c) The Emergency Services Coordinator (ESC) will maintain an
approved list of proposed dry fire hydrant locations within the County
of Richmond, in order of priority. The FPSC will choose which dry fire
hydrants are to be installed based on the funds available. This will be
communicated to the CAO by the FPSC through the ESC and
presented to Richmond Municipal Council for final approval.
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d) Upon approval, the municipality will proceed with all work necessary
for the installation of the dry fire hydrants in accordance with this
policy.
e) The total costs for each dry fire hydrant installation will include any
required consulting fees, legal fees, and any other tangible fees
related to the installation in total, not to exceed the funds available or
approved by Richmond Municipal Council.
f)
If the budgeted funds have not been used in the fiscal year, the funds
shall remain in the Dry Hydrant Fund to be allotted the following year.
Should there be accumulated funds, the possibility may exist to put
more funds toward a single high-cost Dry Hydrant installation in
subsequent years or install multiple Dry Hydrants.
2.2. Hydrant and Site Maintenance
a) The responsibility for testing dry fire hydrants shall fall solely on the
VFD for the hydrants in their district. The VFD will keep a record of
all testing in accordance with NFPA 1142, which will be submitted to
the ESC.
See Appendix A - Dry Hydrant Inspection and Maintenance Record.
b) The VFD's will be responsible for all sites and operational
maintenance of the dry fire hydrants. When a dry hydrant isn't
functioning properly, the VFD will notify the ESC. The Municipality will
obtain quotes for repairs in compliance with the Municipality's
Purchasing and Tendering Policy. The Municipality will provide
administrative support to access required engineering and permitting
for such repairs. Cost associated with repairs will come from the Dry
Hydrant Fund.
2.3. Documentation and Mapping
a) A record of all dry hydrant sites as provided through this policy shall
be maintained by the ESC. This record shall include dates of
inspections and testing, locations of installations, their current
operational status, and summaries of reports.
b) All dry hydrant documentation shall be provided to the ESC.
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2.4. Ownership
a) Any dry fire hydrants installed under this policy will be owned by the
Municipality. It will be the responsibility of the VFD to notify the ESC of
any issues with a dry hydrant.
3.
Responsibilities
3.1. Volunteer Fire Department:
a) Follow this policy and requirements.
b) Test and maintain dry hydrants according to NFPA 1142. See Appendix A
record.
c) Provide documentation of testing and maintenance of Dry Hydrants to the
ESC.
3.2. FPSC:
a) Monitor the compliance of the testing and maintenance of the Dry
Hydrants according to this Policy.
b) Identify and prioritize a list of possible Dry Hydrant locations.
c) Review and amend list according to available Dry Hydrant Funds.
d) Work with the ESC to ensure information is updated.
3.3. Municipality:
a) Take responsibility and ownership of dry hydrants installed under this
policy.
b) Upon request, arrange for quotation for the installation or repair, including
consulting fees, legal fees and any other tangible fees related to the
installation or repair.
3.4. Emergency Services Coordinator:
a) Ensure a list of possible sites is maintained and prioritized with the FPSC.
b) File and track the testing and maintenance records provided by the VFDs.
c) Support the FPSC in developing and prioritizing the list of possible sites.
d) Assist VFDs with administrative requirements as needed.
e) Assist VFDs with any testing needs.
f)
Update the VFD upon completion of installation and repairs for testing.
3.5. CAO:
a) Ensure the approved list of dry hydrants from the FPSC is presented to
Municipal Council.
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b)
Communicate the approved funding amount with the FPSC.
c)
Administer the approved funding from Council related to dry
hydrants.
Appendix A: Dry Hydrant Inspection and Maintenance Report
Policy Review/Amendment Schedule
Date of Review
Approved by Council
March 16, 2026, April 14, 2026
April 28, 2026 - Amended/Approved
January 24, 2022
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MOCR Dry Fire Hydrant Policy - Appendix A
APPENDIX A - DRY HYDRANT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE RECORD
Hydrant Location:
Inspection Date:
Inspected by:
Depth of water from the surface to top of strainer (ft): _________________
Amount of water available leaving 2 ft (0.6 m) over strainer:_
Environmental conditions affecting the dry hydrant (silt, debris, vegetation growth, etc.):
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Any Erosion around the hydrant, access road, bank of water supply area:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Was the system back flushed?
yes
no
Problems found: ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Available flow rate GPM (actual): _______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Any weed control measures taken:
________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Condition of access road, drainage: ______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Access warning sign present?
yes
no
Accuracy and clarity of information on sign?
yes
no
Maintenance performed, any special observations or remarks:
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Fire Chief or Authorized Person
Sign
Date
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