Why doesn't the uk have fire hydrants - Fire Extinguisher Guide

Answer (1 of 94): After 34 years in the UK water industry I am amazed that not one of these answers is correct. Yes the UK has fire hydrants. They are in underground chambers and normally have yellow marker posts with the main …

Answer (1 of 7): Funny how you get a spate of the same questions coming through on Quora. Anyway, I answered this question on Thursday. https://www.quora.com/Where-do …

Why doesn’t the Uk have street fire hydrants like America?

Same in the Netherlands, they are in our pavements, not in the way :D. 2. level 1. Comment deleted by user · 4 yr. ago. level 1. Op · 4 yr. ago. Answered so quick thanks guys ! Is there any reason Why America keep theres above ground ? 1.

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Answer (1 of 3): It’s not so much a “hydrant” as it is a valve in the water main that they can “pipe” in to. So, the access is covered by a metal plate and a visible sign nearby tells where it is as you drive up. If you look at the answer of Quora User you will see the yellow hydrant sign marked…

How many fire hydrants are there in the UK?

The UK has hundreds of thousands of fire hydrants. They’re on pretty much every street under small metal covers in the ground, with their location indicated by a very visible signage in close proximity (which indicates just how far from the sign the hydrant cover is).

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Why are fire hydrants in the middle of the road?

The biggest thing that seems to justify the US hydrants is that they specifically act as a means to stop people parking near them, a kind of signpost. However the European burried hydrants are usually in the middle of the road or middle of the walkway to avoid the possibility of being blocked.

How do I find a fire hydrant near my house?

Walk a few hundred metres from your home and you are most likely to see a fire hydrant sign [a small yellow ‘H’]. Fire hydrant signs direct firefighters to the exact location of a water supply. This would be particularly important if something was obscuring the hydrant cover (e.g. foliage).

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