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EIR 1758 / January 2025 / Hydrant Inspections

Thank you for your request under the Environmental Information Regulations.

We can confirm that Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS) does hold the information you have requested.

Please see below the answer to your request.

Questions and final response

Question 1- Could you tell me what the inspection / servicing regime is for roadside fire hydrant points in Essex?

Response

ECFRS can confirm that all statutory hydrants are on a three-year servicing schedule.

If we are made aware of any issues with a particular hydrant, we will attend to assess and remedy any issues as and when required.

Please find attached a document containing the steps that our Hydrant examiners perform in the inspection and servicing of statutory hydrants.


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