Every local authority is required by law (Section 647 - Local Government Act 1974) to indicate the position of fire hydrants by conspicuous marks or notices. Further details on this topic are provided in SNZ PAS 4509:2008 New Zealand Fire Service Fire Fighting Water Supplies Code of Practice.
Yellow isosceles triangles must be used to indicate the proximity of fire hydrants. A yellow isosceles triangle to indicate a fire hydrant should be marked close to the road centre-line or median, with the triangle’s base parallel to the centre-line or median, and its apex pointing towards the hydrant.
For specific details on these markings, refer to Figure 6‑13 and Figure 6‑14.
Figure 6‑13: Fire hydrant markings - solid marking and open marking
Blue retroreflective raised pavement markers (RRPMs) should be used to enhance the night time identification of fire hydrant locations. Blue RRPMs must:
Table 6‑16: Fire hydrant pavement marker
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Fire hydrant pavement marker |
|---|---|
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Marker body colour |
B |
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Marker category |
G |
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Retroreflective class |
Specify Class A, B or C |
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Marker type |
2 |
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Retroreflective colour |
B |
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Marker ID code |
G-B2-B |
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Location |
Positioned at the approximate centre point of the base of the triangle on the fire hydrant side of the centre-line |
Yellow circular markings must be marked around a fire hydrant box when it is located in an area that is likely to be parked on. A yellow circle to mark a fire hydrant box should have a minimum diameter of 1m and a border width of no less than 100mm. The lids or surrounds of boxes containing fire hydrants must also be marked yellow, irrespective of whether the road is sealed or not.
For specific details on these markings, refer to Figure 6‑14 and Figure 6‑15.
Figure 6‑14: Yellow circular clearance marker
