City of Frisco Engineering Standards

Engineering Standards
F. Fire hydrants shall be provided every 500’ within residential developments as measured along the
route that a fire hose is laid by a fire apparatus.
G. The fire hydrant shall not be located in the sidewalk.
H. Fire hydrant valves shall be positioned to one side of the fire hydrant pumper nozzle.
I. Fire hydrants required to supplement water supply for automatic fire protection systems shall be
located within 100’ of the Fire Department connection for such system.
J. Additional requirements for fire hydrant installation adjacent to, and along fire lanes is as
follows:
1.
Multi-family
a. Fire hydrants shall be located every 300’ as measured along the route that a fire hose is
laid by a fire apparatus.
b. Fire hydrants shall be located outside the radius of the fire lane and at least 35’ from all
buildings.
c. A minimum of two fire hydrants shall be located within 500’ of the front of any building
as measured along the route that a fire hose is laid by a fire apparatus.
2.
Commercial
a. Fire hydrants shall be located within 150’ of the main entrance.
b. Fire hydrants shall be located outside the radius of the fire lane and at least 35’ from all
buildings.
c. A minimum of two fire hydrants shall be located within 300’ from the front of any
building as measured along the route that a fire hose is laid by a fire apparatus.
K. 6 inch water mains shall be installed such that not more than one hydrant will be between
intersecting lines.
L. 8” water mains shall be installed such that not more than two fire hydrants will be between
intersecting lines.
M. Fire hydrants on private property shall be located within easements and protected by curb stops or
bollards, the maintenance of which shall be the responsibility of the property owner. The property
owner is responsible for keeping the curb stops or bollards in place.
N. Fire hydrants on private property shall be accessible to the Fire Department at all times.
O. Fire hydrants location is subject to approval of Fire Department.
5.1.10 Connections to Existing Water Mains
A. Connections to 12” water mains and larger shall be made with a pipe a minimum of one size
smaller than the line being tapped.
Section 5 – Water & Wastewater Design Requirements May 2012 Page 5-7