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Fire Department Connection (FDC): <br /> PASS FAIL N/A <br /> 14. Location-Verify on the Approved/Stamped set of plans the approved location of El El El <br /> the FDC. Fire Department connection shall be within 75 feet of a fire hydrant and <br /> 100 feet when work is being done to an existing building. <br /> 15. Arrangement/Orientation-The FDC shall be assessable and arranged/orientated El El El <br /> so a hose line can be attached to the inlets without interference. <br /> 16. Specifications—The FDC shall be an approved type and comply with the following: El El El <br /> • Have two 2%fire department inlet connections <br /> • Brass (Not Painted) <br /> • Have a Schedule 40 galvanized steel post painted red (If not wall mounted) <br /> • Couplings shall have swivel fittings with NH internal threads <br /> • FDC shall be located 24 to 60 inches above the final grade <br /> • Protected from mechanical damage <br /> • Supported with a minimum of an 18"x18"x8" concert base <br /> • A clear working space not less than 36 inches in width, 36 inches in depth <br /> and 78 inches in height shall be provided <br /> 17. Check Valve-A listed check valve shall be installed in each fire department El El El <br /> connection. <br /> 18. Automatic Drip-An automatic drip shall be installed between the check valve and El El El <br /> the outside hose coupling in a location that permits inspection and testing and <br /> reduces the likelihood of freezing. <br /> 19. No Shutoff Valve- No shutoff valve shall be permitted in the piping from the fire El El El <br /> department connection piping to the point that the fire department connection <br /> piping connects to the system piping. <br /> Post Indicator Valve (PIV): <br /> PASS FAIL N/A <br /> 20. Assessable&Visible- Both Remote Post Indicator Valves and Wall Post Indicator El El El <br /> Valves shall be easily accessible, and the Open/Closed indicator shall be visible at <br /> all times. <br /> 21. Remote PIV- Remote Post Indicator Valves shall be set so that the top of the post El El El <br /> is 32 to 40 inches above the final grade. <br /> 22. Wall PIV-Wall Post Indicator Valves are permitted. El El El <br /> 23. Protection - Post Indicator Valves shall be protected against mechanical damage. El El E <br /> Fire Marshal's Office 425.257.8100 1 everettwa.gov/fire I INFORMATION HANDOUT C-6 4.13.2020 1 Page 3 <br />