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507.5.3 Private fire service mains and water tanks. Private fire service mains and water tanks shall be periodically inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25 at the following intervals: 1. Private fire hydrants of all types: Inspections annually and after each operation; flow test and maintenance annually. 2. Fire service main piping: Inspection of exposed, annually; flow test every 5 years. 3. Fire service main piping strainers: Inspection and maintenance after each use. Records of inspection, testing and maintenance shall be maintained. 507.5.4 Obstruction. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all times.The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrant. Posts,fences,vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire protection system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrant form being immediately discernible. 507.5.5 Clear space around hydrants. A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants, except as otherwise required or approved. 507.5.6 Physical protection. Where fire hydrants are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, guard posts or other approved means shall comply with Section 312. 507.5.7 Existing non-conforming hydrants.At such time as an existing private hydrant, which does not conform to the requirements and standards of this section, is replaced, it shall be replaced with a hydrant that conforms to the standards and requirements of this section. 507.5.8 Identification. Fire hydrants shall be painted in the following colors. Public fire hydrants shall be painted with two coats of high gloss caterpillar yellow, Luxlite#6100-516 or"Rust- Oleum"#7448 or approved equal and the port caps will be painted black. Private fire hydrants shall be painted with two coats of high gloss "SAFETY RED" and the port caps will be painted black. 507.5.9 Adaptors. All hydrants shall have a 5-inch Storz metal face adaptor x female hydrant thread with cap.The adapter shall be aluminum alloy (6061-T6 minimum) forged or extruded and shall be specified to meet a 500 psi test and permanently attached in accordance with the design and construction standards and specifications. 507.5.10 Hazards. Fire hydrants shall be located 50 feet from a building to avoid any potential hazards to fire department personnel and equipment in the event of a fire. Exception: When approved by the fire code official and where space is limited around the building/project. 507.6 Notification.The owner of property on which private hydrants are located must provide the fire code official with the following written service notifications: ni FIRE CODE ORDINANCE Page 12 of 39