Flow Testing of Fire Hydrants (WD-71-HO):
This half-day course has been developed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for proper fire hydrant flow testing procedures that will achieve consistently accurate results.
What will be covered:
- Introduction to the reasons fire hydrant flow testing is required
- Factors affecting available fire flows
- Definitions
- Proper flow testing procedures
- Documentation
- Hands-on training will cover:
- Work zone setup/tailgate talk
- Procedure review
- Flow and residual hydrant selection
- Set up and actual flow testing and data recording
Materials required:
- Approved steel-toed protective footwear
Duration: ½ Day
CEUs/Renewal Credits: 0.3 (3 Hours) in Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Yukon, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.