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Private Fire Hydrant Testing in Atlanta, Georgia
Your private fire hydrants are only useful if they deliver water when it matters. NFPA 25 requires annual operation and inspection, and flow testing under NFPA 291 documents the water supply your entire suppression system depends on.
What you need to know
- NFPA 25 requires private fire hydrants to be inspected and operated annually; flow tests document available water supply under NFPA 291.
- A documented flow test is the baseline your sprinkler and standpipe hydraulic calculations rely on.
- ProTech tests, flushes, caps, and lubricates private hydrants and delivers a written report you can hand to your AHJ.
What a Hydrant Test Includes
Our technicians perform the full NFPA 25 annual and, when needed, an NFPA 291 flow test:
- Full-flow operation to clear the barrel and confirm free discharge
- Static and residual pressure readings plus pitot flow measurement
- Inspection of caps, gaskets, threads, stems, and drainage
- Lubrication and minor repairs to keep the hydrant in service
- A documented flow rate (GPM) and color-coded capacity per NFPA 291
Why It Matters
A hydrant that won’t flow — or flows below its rating — undermines every downstream system. Documented flow data feeds your sprinkler and standpipe hydraulic calculations and proves to the AHJ and insurer that your water supply is real. We surface problems before they become citations.
Frequently asked questions
How often do private fire hydrants need testing?
NFPA 25 requires annual inspection and operation. Flow testing under NFPA 291 is performed to document water supply, typically when establishing a baseline or when system changes require updated data.
Do you flush and lubricate the hydrant too?
Yes. We full-flow the hydrant to clear the barrel, lubricate stems and caps, and make minor repairs to keep it in service.
Will I get documentation for my AHJ?
Yes — you receive a written report with static/residual pressures, flow rate in GPM, and NFPA 291 capacity classification.
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Gainesville, GA 30501 - (770) 531-0587
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