Table of Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Chapter1-ABriefHistoryofFireHydrants
Chapter2-Dry-BarrelHydrants:DefinitionsandPreferred
Nomenclature
Chapter3-Wet-BarrelHydrants:DefinitionsandPreferred
Nomenclature
Chapter4-Inspection,Installation,Testing,andPlacing
theHydrantinService
Chapter5-Maintenance
Chapter6-FlowTests
AppendixA-IllustratedGuidetoDry-BarrelandWet-Barrel
HydrantNomenclature
Bibliography
Index
AWWAManuals Abstract
Supplies drawings and approved procedures for fire hydrant design, installation, and maintenance practices. Also outlines the development of wet-barrel and dry-barrel styles and contains detailed instructions for installation and testing.