18. POST HYDRANT
• A post hydrant is provided projecting above
the road level and its height above the road
level is about 1m-2m
• This type of fire hydrant is prominent and
can be easily detected when a fire occurs.
• It is liable to be damaged by mischief or
misuse.
19. • It should be cheap
• It should be easily detectable in case of a fire.
• It should be of such a nature that it should be
easily connected with the hose or motor pump.
• It should function properly and should not go
out of order during operation.
• It should permit undisturbed flow of water when
being fully opened.