本公用设施操作手册提供了消防栓设计、安装、操作和维护实践的图纸和批准程序。它追踪不同风格的发展，并包含详细的测试说明。包括定义、图表和记录技巧，以及易于遵循的流程测试程序，以快速获取有价值的分销系统信息。本手册中的大部分材料指干桶和湿桶消防栓；然而，信息也包括在高- 压力和冲洗式消防栓。所述安装实践与AWWA C600-10球墨铸铁水管及其附件的安装一致。包括按制造商名称组织的消防栓图解指南。

This utility operations manual provides drawings and approved procedures for fire hydrant design, installation, and operation and maintenance practices. It traces the development of the different styles and contains detailed instructions for testing. Definitions, diagrams, and record-keeping tips are included as well as easy-to-follow flow-testing procedures to quickly obtain valuable distribution system information.The bulk of the material in this manual refers to dry-barrel and wet-barrel fire hydrants; however, information is also included on high-pressure and flush-type hydrants. Installation practices described are consistent with AWWA C600-10 Installation of Ductile Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances.Includes an illustrated guide to fire hydrants, organized by manufacturer name.