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Why must we allow 15 feet clearance when parking near a fire hydrant?

April 26, 2017clearance feet hydrant near parking

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Why must we allow 15 feet clearance when parking near a fire hydrant?

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Because firefighters need a straight line approach to the fire hydrant so that they can connect the hose (or hoses) to it. Mercer Island Fire Department utilizes large diameter hose and it does not bend well when under pressure so a clear path to and from the hydrant is very important.