What is the recommended distance for placing hydrants in residential areas?

In residential areas, the recommended distance for placing hydrants is typically every 500 feet. This guideline helps ensure that firefighters have adequate access to water sources during emergencies, facilitating timely and effective responses to fires. The 500-foot spacing allows for a balance between coverage and practicality, considering the density and layout of residential neighborhoods.

Having hydrants placed at this interval helps ensure that water is readily available without being excessively close, which could lead to issues such as water main contamination. This spacing is based on fire flow requirements and the need for efficient firefighting operations, allowing teams to reach the hydrants quickly while still maintaining enough coverage to prevent fire spread in residential communities.