Current through October 31, 2024
Section 108.423 - Fire hydrants and associated equipment(a) A fire main system must have enough fire hydrants so that each accessible space may be sprayed with at least two spray patterns of water.(b) In a main machinery space, except a shaft alley with no assigned space for stowage of combustibles, each spray pattern of water must be from one length of fire hose and each must be from a separate outlet. In all other spaces at least one spray pattern of water must be from one length of fire hose.(c) No outlet on a fire hydrant may point above the horizontal.(d) Each fire hydrant must have at least one spanner and at least one fire hose rack or reel.