Fire Hydrant (Fire Valve

Fire Hydrant (Fire Valve):
Preventing the rapid spread of fires and extinguishing them effectively is one of the fundamental principles of fire safety. For this purpose, Koza Fire Protection Systems provides critical systems with fire hydrants installed on the exterior of buildings. Fire hydrants play a significant role in controlling fires by supplying large amounts of water and making it easier for fire-fighting teams to take the first step in fire intervention.

Types of Fire Hydrants:

Underground Fire Hydrant: The water intake openings are located underground, typically used in areas like warehouses, factories, and forested regions.

Above-Ground Fire Hydrant: These come in two types: dry and wet. Wet types are used in areas where water remains continuously in the hydrant, with a low risk of freezing. Dry types allow water to flow only during a fire emergency.

How Fire Hydrants Work with Koza Fire Protection Systems:
Fire hydrants, installed by Koza Fire Protection Systems, supply water to fire-fighting teams. These hydrants are placed on the exterior of buildings and provide easily accessible water points for fire trucks to connect to. Fire teams open the hydrant to obtain the necessary water for fire fighting.

Fire Hydrant Regulations and Application Standards:
Koza Fire Protection Systems installs fire hydrants in compliance with national and international regulations. The fire hydrant system is designed according to standards such as NFPA 13, TS EN 12845, and the Turkish Fire Regulation. Key points to consider in these systems include:

Fire hydrant installation is mandatory for structures larger than 5000 m².

The distance between each water intake point should not exceed 60 meters.

Flow rate: The flow rate of fire hydrants should be a minimum of 1900 l/min.

Placement: Hydrants should be positioned in areas where fire trucks can easily access them.

Choosing and Installing Fire Hydrants with Koza Fire Protection Systems:
Koza Fire Protection Systems enhances fire safety with underground and above-ground fire hydrants. The areas where hydrants are placed are determined based on fire risk and open space requirements. Each hydrant installed by Koza Fire Protection Systems is strategically positioned on the exterior of buildings to enable rapid intervention by fire teams.

Fire Hydrant Requirement and Usage Areas:
Fire hydrants are mandatory for any building exceeding 5000 m². Koza Fire Protection Systems offers effective solutions in both industrial and commercial buildings to ensure fire safety. Hydrants are placed based on the risk level and are especially vital in areas like factories and warehouses.

Fire Hydrant Measurements and Pressure:
Koza Fire Protection Systems installs fire hydrants according to correct pressure levels and standard measurements. The most common hydrant measurements are 1435 mm, 1750 mm, and 2150 mm, each offering different capacity and outlet options. The pressure at the fire hydrant outlet should be 7 bar (700 kPa), which enhances the system’s effectiveness and water accessibility.

Fire Hydrant Maintenance with Koza Fire Protection Systems:
Koza Fire Protection Systems performs periodic maintenance and testing to ensure the proper functioning of hydrants. Regular maintenance of fire hydrants ensures the water flow and pressure are kept at appropriate levels. These maintenance checks should be performed at least once a year by the building owner or responsible manager.

Fire Hydrant and Safety Regulations:

The water flow rate may vary depending on the hazard classification of the building.

Hydrants should be placed at a distance of 5-15 meters from each other.

The distance between hydrants is adjusted according to the risk level of the area.

Koza Fire Protection Systems takes every detail into account when installing fire hydrants to ensure building safety. A proper fire suppression process requires the right equipment and professional implementation. Koza Fire Protection Systems continues to strengthen its leadership and reliability in the industry day by day.