Fire hydrants shall be cast-iron body, fully bronze mounted, suitable
for a working pressure of 200 psi, and shall conform to AWWA Standard
C502, latest revision. Hydrants shall be constructed in a manner permitting
withdrawal of internal working parts without disturbing the barrel
or casing. Valve, when shut, shall be reasonably tight when upper
portion of barrel is broken off. Valve opening shall be 5 1/4
inch diameter. Hydrants shall be provided with two two-and-one-half-inch
hose nozzles and one four-and-one-half-inch pumper nozzle. Each hydrant
shall be shop tested to hydrostatic pressure of 400 psi with valve
in both open and closed positions.
(1)
The main valve shall open left with the direction of opening
cast on head of hydrant. Operating nut shall be a pentagon with national
standard threads. The hydrant shall be currently dated.
(2)
Hydrants shall be enameled above ground with fire hydrant or
fire protection red, with the minimum dry film thickness as recommended
by the hydrant manufacturer.
(3)
Acceptable manufacturer and model. Hydrants shall be Mueller
Modern Centurion, Item No. MMC. Other models may be accepted if approved
by the Township, local fire company, and public water purveyor with
franchise rights in the Township.