Adopt a Hydrant - Program
Program Intent
Working in partnership with the James City Service Authority (JCSA) and the James City County Fire Department (www.jccEgov.com/fire), the Adopt-A-Hydrant program encourages neighborhoods and civic organizations to participate in the preservation of fire hydrants in neighborhoods or other areas throughout the County. There are over 2,500 fire hydrants scattered throughout the County and some are in need of upkeep and maintenance such as painting. Neighborhoods and civic organizations are eligible to receive a $15 donation by adopting a hydrant.
Program Terms:
- The JCSA, JCC Fire Department, neighborhood and/or civic organization will jointly identify fire hydrants that will be “adopted” and develop a locator list of selected hydrants.
- The JCSA, JCC Fire Department will provide necessary training to clean, paint and clear fire hydrants for improved visibility.
- The JCSA will provide the necessary paint, tools and materials to be used on the fire hydrant.
- Fire hydrants will be painted no more than once every five years or as approved by the JCSA and JCC Fire Department on an exception basis.
- The JCSA and JCC Fire Department will inspect refurbished fire hydrants for approval. Fire hydrants must be visible from the street.
- The JCSA will donate $15 for each refurbished hydrant to the neighborhood/civic organization-operating fund.
Fire Hydrant Regulations
Statewide Fire Prevention Code section 508.5.3 - Obstruction:
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 hydrants from being immediately discernable. The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrants.
Statewide Fire Prevention Code section 508.5.5 - Clear space around hydrants:
A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants except as otherwise required or approved.
Sign Up!
To participate in the Adopt-A-Hydrant program, call JCSA Operations at (757) 229-7421 (when prompted, press 2).
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