Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9152
Course Name
Science of Dry Barrel Fire Hydrant Inspection and Comprehensive Audits
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
Fire Hydrants are critical infrastructure for your distribution system and your community as a whole. Performing a system-wide audit of those hydrants is important to ensure they function when needed and do not cause damage to the system. This course will provide operators with the information to begin inspecting hydrants, common issues, and basic maintenance for hydrants.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Reasons for Inspection: 15 min
Developing a Program: 15 min
Priority Hydrants: 10 min
Needed Testing: 5 Min
Equipment Needed: 10 Min
Common Defects: 10 Min
Field Inspection: 30 Min
Isolation Valves: 20 Min
Making a Form: 10 Min
Private Hydrants: 10 Min
Applying Audit: 10 Min
Quizzes
Target Audience
Water and distribution operators and maintenance staff. Managers and decision-makers.
Training Format
Classroom