Hydrant
standpipe licence
Hydrants have been provided along various
points on our mains network for the primary purpose to allow
for water to be drawn off by the emergency services to fight
fires and save lives.
 Am
I allowed to take water from a hydrant?
Only the fire service and holders of Cambridge Water-issued
licence may draw water from a hydrant. It is an offence to
take water without consent and legal proceedings will be taken
against unauthorised users. Unauthorised access poses a risk
to the quality of water we supply to our customers and could
result in contamination of the public water supply, reduction
in pressure, disturbance or possibly a mains failure of our
network.
Can I become an authorised
user?
If you would like access to our hydrant network you can apply
for a licence. This licence
policy has been introduced to allow users access to our
hydrant network. Subject to a risk assessment and agreement
to our
terms and conditions, you will be granted a licence allowing
access to all hydrants within the Company’s area.
What is a licence?
The licence is to allow users to draw water from any of our
hydrants through one of our standpipes. All our standpipes
do incorporate an anti-pollution device to reduce the risk
of contamination entering the public supply.
All licences are time limited and generally
on an unmeasured, fixed-fee basis. Short-term licences are
available for 1-, 2- or 3-month hire periods. Or for those
that require it for longer, a 12-month hire is also available.
All licences may be extended should you need it for longer,
but you will need to contact us in advance.
How do I apply?
Complete our application
form and return it to our regulations
team. We will carry out a risk assessment and will contact
you to advise of the outcome.
In some circumstances we may need to
inspect your equipment. Where the level of risk is greater
than the standpipe can guard against, we may need to apply
conditions.
Once we are satisfied, you will then
be able to collect a standpipe from us. In exceptional circumstances
we may require a metered standpipe to be issued. In any case,
we will keep you informed through out the process.
All standpipes issued will be restricted
to maximum of 25mm bore but you will have the option of a
hose union bib tap or a standard 2.5’’ fire hose
connector. Larger sizes may only be used upon application
and under the supervision of our inspectors, subject to availability
of staff.
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2.5’’ Fire
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Hose union bib tap |
For more detailed information on our terms & conditions
and pricing, download the documents below or for further advice
contact us at regulations@cambridge-water.co.uk
or call
01223 706050.
Download License
Policy
Download Terms
and Conditions
Download Application
Form
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