5-13 Number and Location of Hydrants.

5-13.1*
Hydrants shall be provided and spaced in accordance with the requirements of the authority
having jurisdiction.
Exception: Public hydrants are recognized as meeting all or part of the requirement of
5-13.1.

5-13.2*
Hydrants shall be placed a minimum of 40 ft (12.2 m) from the buildings protected.
Exception: When hydrants cannot be placed at this distance, locations less than 40 ft (12.2
m) from the building or wall hydrants shall be permitted to be used (see Figure A-5-13.2).

5-13.3
Hydrants shall not be placed less than the equivalent depth of bury to retaining walls where
there is danger of frost through the walls.

5-14 Hose Houses.

5-14.1
When hose houses are utilized, they shall be located over the hydrant or immediately
adjacent. Hydrants within hose houses shall be as close to the front of the house as possible
and still allow sufficient room back of the doors for the hose gates and the attached hose.

5-14.2
When hose reels or hose carriers are utilized, they shall be located so that the hose can be
brought into use at a hydrant. (For equipment details when utilizing hose reels and hose
carriers, see 2-6.2.6.)

5-15* Master Streams.

5-15.1
Master streams are delivered by monitor nozzles, hydrant-mounted monitor nozzles, and
similar master stream equipment capable of delivering more than 250 gpm (946 L/min).

5-15.2
Master streams shall be provided as protection for large amounts of combustible materials
located in yards, average amounts of combustible materials in inaccessible locations, or
occupancies presenting special hazards as required by the authority having jurisdiction.

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