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Why are the fire hydrant caps different colors?

April 26, 2017caps colors different hydrant

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Why are the fire hydrant caps different colors?

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The color of fire hydrant caps provides notice to fire fighters the expected water capacity available at the hydrant. The colors are as follows: • Red means 500 gal/min • Yellow means 500 – 999 gal/min • Green means 1000 – 1499 gal/min • Blue means 1500 gal/min and above.