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Based on the color, firefighters can determine the appropriate pump operations for that hydrant, and whether a different hydrant would provide better water flow.

This fire hydrant's factory-standard chrome yellow color doesn'tgive firefighters any information about its water-pumping capacity.

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Some fire-fighting professionals feel that color-coding is no longer relevant since hydrant information is readily accessible on mobile devices. Others maintain that it’s still necessary for conveying information quickly and effectively. Either way, the practice of color coding fire hydrants remains in use in many places and will likely continue for the foreseeable future.

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The NFPA also encourages the use of reflective paint to increase visibility at night. To help firefighters distinguish public hydrants from private, the NFPA suggests private hydrants be painted a different color —preferably red.Any hydrant with a pressure rating under 20 pounds per square inch should have its rating stenciled in black on the hydrant top. If a hydrant is temporarily out of service, it should be covered with a black bag or something else that indicates it’s not to be used. Inoperative hydrants should be removed. Again, these recommendations are designed to give firefighters the information they need, quickly and visually.NFPA 291 is not a law; it’s a guideline. This means not all communities follow the color-coding system. It’s up to each community to determine if and how color-coding will be used. The Washington State Legislature has issued minimum standards for fire hydrants but does not stipulate any color-coding.

The color-coding scheme usually comes into play on the tops and nozzle caps, though it may also show up in the color of the hydrant body. We'll show you examples of both types of color coding below. The colors indicate the rated water-flow capacity of that particular hydrant:

When responding to a fire, every second counts. That's why the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that hydrants be uniformly color-coded to indicate water-flow capabilities, so firefighters can assess their capabilities at a glance.

When you imagine a fire hydrant, what color comes to mind? Does the color even matter? To the average person, possibly not. But to firefighters, the hydrant’s color is a thing they’re trained to notice.

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Robert Ferrell, P.E. is WSRB’s Vice President of Public Protection. He leads the team that manages the insurance rating of cities, fire districts and building departments throughout Washington state. He has more than 25 years of experience in fire insurance rating.

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This fire hydrant's green top and nozzle cap indicate its water-flow capacity is between 1,000 and 1,499 gallons per minute.

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Our fire protection analysts have gathered photos from their fieldwork to illustrate what color-coded hydrants look like.

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Made from highly reflective and durable materials, this sign is designed to withstand the elements and last for years. It is also fully compliant with current regulations for road warning signs. For placement on a stretch of road where no overtaking is permitted. This permanent traffic sign is made with a high standard of reflectivity for maximum visibility on potentially dangerous sections of road.

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Here's another example of a fire hydrant with a green top and water-flow capacityof between 1,000 and 1,499 gallons per minute.

Per NFPA 291, the body of all public fire hydrants should be chrome yellow, unless another color has already been adopted as a standard for the community. A fire hydrant fresh from the factory is typically this chrome yellow color to make it highly visible.

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