About Us
HTO has 30 years experience in the Municipal Water and Wastewater industry both Nationally and Internationally. Our focus is to provide quality dependable Operational Support Services to our Clients to meet Regulatory Compliance, Performance Testing and the continuity of essential Fire Protection Services
Our Services
Hydrant Maintenance
Hydrant Fire Flow Testing
Hydrant Fire Flow Testing
Seasonal Maintenance to ensure the continuity of essential Fire Protection Services
Hydrant Fire Flow Testing
Hydrant Fire Flow Testing
Hydrant Fire Flow Testing
Regulatory Compliance, Property Development & Fire Suppression Design
Hydrant Flushing
Hydrant Fire Flow Testing
Hydrant Flushing
Regulatory Compliance Operational Support / Design Conventional and Uni-directional Flushing Programs
Hydrant Painting
Hydrant Data Logging
Hydrant Flushing
The Publics only window to your water system - Full Bare Metal Restoration Services
Hydrant Data Logging
Hydrant Data Logging
Hydrant Data Logging
Pressure Logging for Compliance, Planning & Design inc Water Efficiency Measures
C-Factor Testing
Hydrant Data Logging
Hydrant Data Logging
Industry standard non-invasive testing to determine distribution efficiency and pipeline conditions
Our Clients
- Municipal Distribution Systems Owners
- Engineering Firms - Water Efficiency & Analysis
- Property Management - Private Hydrant Owners
- Land Developers - Design & Planning
Our Service Area
Hydrants
A fire hydrant is an active fire protection measure, and a connection point by which firefighters can tap into a water supply.
They are an indispensable facet of the overall fire protection features of a building.
Hydrants primary purpose is to provide water for the fire protection of buildings and controlled for the protection of drinking water; they are useless unless regularly maintained.
Fire hydrants spend most of their time unused and ignored, yet they are called upon in a moment’s notice for fire protection or to protect drinking water
Owners are responsible for testing and maintenance of and assumes all liability for the proper operation of hydrants
Including the marking painting and flagging of hydrants.
Public hydrants are painted as per the fire code / NFPA and are valuable information to firefighters and water distribution personnel
About Hydrant Flow Testing
What is A Fire Hydrant Flow Test?
A hydrant fire flow test is a process of flowing water out of a fire hydrant while obtaining the required pressures (static, residual) needed to calculate the amount of water that the water system is capable of providing @ 20 psi.
Who Needs Fire Hydrant Flow Test Data?
Water System owners, Municipalities, First Nation, Civil Engineers, Fire Protection Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Fire Departments, Water Purveyors, Corporate and Private Contractors, Land Developers
How often should Public Fire Hydrants be Flow Tested?
NFPA-291, 2024 edition states that “public fire hydrants should be flow tested every 5 years” and that they “should be flushed at least annually”. Local Acts & Regulations require system flushing Spring and Fall.
How often should Private Fire Hydrants be Flow Tested?
The International Fire Code 2015 edition states that private fire hydrants shall be flow tested annually.
Hydrant Maintenance
INSPECTION AND CONDITION
Hydrants should be inspected at least semi-annually and after use. The inspection should include operation at least once a year. Where freezing temperatures occur, the semi-annual inspections should be made in the spring and fall of each year. Because of the possibility of freezing they should be checked frequently during extended periods of severe cold. Hydrants should be kept in good condition and suitable records of inspections and repairs be maintained. Hydrants should be painted in highly visible colours so that they are conspicuous and be situated with outlets at least twelve inches above the grade. There should be no obstruction that could interfere with their operation. Snow should be cleared promptly after storms and ice and snow accumulations removed as necessary.
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