Applying for a public fire hydrant

It is critical that fire hydrants provide adequate water flow if there is a fire. Please follow the process below to request installation of a public fire hydrant in a new development.

Disclaimer: Applicants will find this information helpful to understand the process of applying for a public fire hydrant. These charges and fees are presented only as guidelines for the estimate of costs. Final quotations will not be issued until a properly completed application is submitted and required Water Service Estimate fees are paid. All applications for public fire hydrants are subject to review and approval by the District. All requests for preliminary estimates or quotations must include an accurate location of the hydrant to be installed. Availability of an existing main, unusual installation conditions and contaminated soil conditions may increase your final cost.

Applying for a public fire hydrant

Step 1: Applicant completes Hydrant/Fire Service/Dual Service Requirements (Fire) Form below, and delivers to local fire marshal for approval.

Please provide:

• Hydrant/Fire Service/Dual Service Requirements (Fire) form, completed and signed by local fire marshal
• Site plan showing location of proposed hydrant, approved and signed by local fire marshal
• $856 water service estimate fee

Step 2: EBMUD determines available flow and pressure (hydraulics)

• EBMUD reviews the application.
• EBMUD completes a hydraulic model analysis of the water distribution system at the proposed hydrant location to determine if the required fire flow is available.

Step 3: EBMUD provides cost estimate (4 to 6 weeks)

EBMUD calculates the cost of the hydrant installation and forwards to applicant with Fire Hydrant Agreement.

Step 4: Applicant returns signed fire hydrant agreements with full payment

Step 5: EBMUD designs fire hydrant and submits final design to fire marshal for approval (8 to 10 weeks)

Step 6: EBMUD prepares work orders (1 to 2 weeks)

• EBMUD processes payment and prepares work order.
• EBMUD applies for either a city, county or state encroachment permit for street work at your site.

Step 7: EBMUD installs hydrant (4 to 6 weeks)

After completing the work order and receiving the encroachment permit, EBMUD schedules and completes the hydrant installation.