A hydrant system is tested for real only in a fire. Regular checks with a fire hydrant maintenance checklist make sure that day goes right, and the signed record is what the fire authority and insurer ask for. Download the CSV below. Test methods and frequencies follow the applicable standards, the system design and your local fire authority.
Fire hydrant maintenance checklist: pump room
- Main electric pump: auto start on pressure drop, running pressure, gland leak, panel in auto
- Jockey pump: cut-in and cut-out pressures, cycling frequency
- Diesel pump: auto start, battery voltage, fuel level, oil, coolant, exhaust
- Valves in the pump room open as designed; pressure gauges working
System and outlets
- System pressure at the farthest point (as per procedure)
- Hydrant and landing valves: open and close freely, no leaks, caps in place
- Hose reels: drum turns, hose condition, nozzle
- Hose boxes: hoses, couplings and branch pipes present and undamaged
- Fire brigade inlet: caps, non-return valve, access
Signage and access
- Hydrant points and hose boxes accessible, not blocked by storage or parking
- Signage visible; pump room clean and unlocked for emergencies as per site policy
On each visit
- Inform the site and security before running pumps.
- Check, test and record each item.
- Return pumps to auto and valves to normal position; confirm with the site.
- List faults with a quote and get sign-off.
Keep the record
ServicePilot keeps pumps and hydrant points as equipment on the client's site, creates AMC visits and stores the checklist on each job. See the fire alarm maintenance checklist and the fire extinguisher inspection checklist.
