Requesting a Fire Hydrant PROCEDURE FM M 0003

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1 GREATER TORONTO AIRPORTS AUTHORITY TORONTO PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Policy: Airport Planning and Technical Services Effective Date: Last Reviewed: Reviewed: Annually Requesting a Fire Hydrant PROCEDURE FM M 0003 Version: 1.2 Owner s Title: Owner s Department: Manager, Energy Management and Recoveries Aviation Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Page 1 of 17

2 Contents Contents... 2 Figures... 3 Definitions... 4 Anticipated Outcome... 4 Exceptions... 4 Prerequisites... 4 Audience... 4 Fire Hydrant Use and Availability... 4 Fire Hydrant Permits... 4 Designated Fire Hydrant Locations... 5 Fees for damaged hydrants or equipment... 5 Fees for Unreturned Keys (applicable only for Fire Hydrant 13)... 6 Procedure... 6 Requesting a Fire Hydrant... 6 The Fire Hydrant Approval Form... 6 Authorizing Requests and Creating a Permit... 7 Modifying a Request... 7 Using a Fire Hydrant... 8 The Operating Stem... 8 Locking the Gate Valve on the Back Flow Preventer (BFP)... 8 Reporting Damages or Tampering... 9 Conducting Inspections... 9 Obtaining and Returning Keys for Fire Hydrant Anti Tampering Devices (ATDs)... 9 Installing an ATD Maps to Designated Fire Hydrants Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 2 of 17

3 Figures Figure 1: Operating Stem (also referred to as a Nut)... 8 Figure 2: Fire Hydrant with locked BFP... 8 Figure 3: Fire hydrant with attached ATD... 9 Figure 4: Authorization Label on ATD Figure 5: Locations of All Fire Hydrants Figure 6: Fire Hydrant 13 (Groundside Convair & Electra Drive (near GVM 315C) Figure 7: Fire Hydrant 188 (Groundside T3 Parking Kiosk 6) Figure 8: Fire Hydrant 117 (Groundside Courtney Park Dr. /Britannia Service Rd.) Figure 9: Fire Hydrant 147 (Airside North Firehall General Aviation Area 8) Figure 10: Fire Hydrant 306 (3255 Elmbank Road CUP East Driveway Entrance) Figure 11: Map to Fire Hydrant 74 (Airside Infield Terminal (IFT) at Cargo Buildings Area) Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 3 of 17

4 Definitions AMMS ATD BFP CCPO CUP FAP FM GVM IFT PM Utilities Anticipated Outcome Airport Maintenance Management System Anti Tampering Device Back Flow Preventer Construction Compliance & Permits Office Central Utilities Plant Facility Alteration Permit Functional Manager Gate Vehicle Manned Infield Terminal Project Manager Plumbing Project Coordinators (Utilities Coordination) To provide a procedure to request the use of a GTAA fire hydrant including availability, locations, fees, and other general information. Exceptions The information in this procedure does not apply to the following: Prerequisites Audience Fire Hydrants with red painted barrels; Fire Hydrants located within leased properties; New Fire Hydrants on GTAA property not yet accepted by the GTAA; Fire Hydrants 389, 390, 391, 392, 393 designated for training purposes Solely for Fire & Emergency Services Training Institute (FESTI). Requirement to utilize a Fire Hydrant GTAA employees and contractors trained and required to use a fire hydrant. Fire Hydrant Use and Availability Fire Hydrant Permits Hydrants may be used for non emergency related work i.e. construction when approved by the GTAA. A permit is required prior to any use of a hydrant. Use of the hydrant is subject to the following prescribed conditions: Water trucks and hoses have not been used for transferring any other liquid other than water. Operator has been trained in the use of the hydrant. Malfunctioning assemblies or hydrants are immediately reported to the GTAA. Any unauthorized use by others not approved by the GTAA is reported. Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 4 of 17

5 Additionally, a permit must be requested for the purpose of performing a Flow Test. A test may be requested if one has not completed within the last 12 months. A qualified Contractor in the operational testing and maintenance of fire hydrants in the Province of Ontario is required conduct the test. The permit shall be issued by the Manager s designate, the Plumbing & Utilities Coordinator. These permits are valid only for the approved dates and for a maximum of one calendar year depending on seasonal temperatures. If a fire hydrant is required for a project where the duration is longer than one calendar year, a new Fire Hydrant Approval Form shall be submitted on an annual basis. Once the designate approves the request and Maintenance Planning issues the Permit, the user must carry the Permit at all times when using the fire hydrant as proof of authorization. If a user cannot produce the permit upon request, the GTAA will immediately confiscate all hoses, valves, or any other devices. UNAUTHORIZED USE of a fire hydrant constitutes a contravention of the fire code. A Fire Chief Order will be issued to the offender who will be subject to an immediate fee of Twenty Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00). Designated Fire Hydrant Locations There are six (6) fire hydrants on the airport property designated for use by Emergency Services and Facilities Maintenance. These fire hydrants and their locations are indicated in the following table, as well as in the maps found in Appendix A. With the exception of Fire Hydrant 13, which is heated and insulated for use year round, designated fire hydrants are available for use from April 1st to October 31 st. Fire Hydrant Number Area Location Fire Hydrant 13 Groundside Area 2A Convair & Electra Drive (near GVM 315C) Fire Hydrant 147 Airside General Aviation Area 8 North Fire Hall Fire Hydrant 74 Airside Area 10 Infield Terminal (IFT) at Cargo Buildings area Fire Hydrant 117 Groundside Area 10 Courtney Park Drive & Britannia Road East Fire Hydrant 306 Groundside Area 6A 3255 Elmbank Road CUP East Driveway Entrance Fire Hydrant 188 Groundside Terminal 3 Parking Kiosk 6 Alternate fire hydrants other than the preapproved list above may be requested for use as a convenience but are subject to approval of the Utilities Plumbing Coordinator. Fees for damaged hydrants or equipment There are no fees associated with the use of hydrants or water consumption. However, the GTAA Plumbing and Utilities Coordinator will inspect the backflow assembly and fire Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 5 of 17

6 hydrant on occasion and upon the expiry of the permit. The permit holder shall solely be responsible for any costs related to repairs because of damages or misuse. Fees for Unreturned Keys (applicable only for Fire Hydrant 13) Keys are issued to users with a valid permit and a valid picture ID. If the keys are not returned to the GTAA upon the expiry of the permit, the user must pay $ to cover the cost for a replacement key. Procedure Requesting a Fire Hydrant The request for use of any airport fire hydrant requires a minimum of 3 Business Days prior notice of date and time of intended use of the hydrant. This lead time allows the Maintenance Technical Centre (MTC) Reliability Specialist to obtain all necessary approvals for use of the fire hydrant, and to notify the Plumbing & Utilities Coordinators to install the fire hydrants backflow assembly as required. The Fire Hydrant Approval Form All users must complete the Approval Form to secure a GTAA Fire Hydrant Permit. To request the use of a fire hydrant: 1. Complete the online form located at TorontoPearson.com under the tab Business Partners. Then select Existing Businesses > Construction > Approvals > Hydrant Request 2. All sections must be completed, including a valid , phone number and company address. The contact person name given shall be a duly authorized representative of the contractor requesting use of the hydrant. 3. SAVE and SEND the form 3 Business days prior to the required date and time. 4. Requests are processed Monday to Friday hrs (except Stat. Holidays) 5. Follow up or questions can be addressed with Maintenance Planning maintenanceplanning@gtaa.com (internally use ZZL prefix) or (416) The MTC Specialist will process the request by: 1. Reviewing the form to ensure all the required information has been provided. For errors or omissions, an shall be sent to the requestor to provide the necessary details. 2. Creating a request number in AMMS Start & End dates of the requested use Fire Hydrant Number and Location Contractor/User information GTAA Contact 3. The request is then forwarded to the Utiltieis Plumbing Coordinator the request to for approval. ZZL Facilities Energy & Utilities Plumbing PlumbingCoordination@gtaa.com Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 6 of 17

7 Authorizing Requests and Creating a Permit 1. Upon approval, the Specialist will: Update the Fire Hydrant Approval Form by completing all fields in the For Office Use Only section using the information generated by the Work Request in AMMS with the following information: AMMS request number (Rxxxx) Name of Specialist who received request Date and time request was received by the Specialist The end of the 72 hours Business Days lead time. 2. The Plumbing & Utilities Coordinator will install a backflow preventer on the designated hydrant and report the meter current reading to the MTC Specialist. 3. the Requestor a copy of the completed form with the request number and any comments or instructions provided by the Plumbing & Utilities Coordinator. 4. If the request is declined, the Coordinator will provide comments detailing the reason. Modifying a Request If any details need to be changed (for example, rescheduling or extending the date), the user must notify the Reliability Specialist at the following address: maintenanceplanning@gtaa.com. The user must include the Request number and hydrant number in the subject line of the . Please do not resubmit a new form for use of the same hydrant already requested. Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 7 of 17

8 Using a Fire Hydrant Fire Hydrants This information is intended as a guideline to properly and safely use a fire hydrant. It is not intended as a comprehensive instruction for the use of hydrants. The Operating Stem The user must not activate or use the Operating Stem/Nut at any time the fire hydrant is in use. The GTAA Utilities Plumbing Project Coordinator must install the ATD on top of the fire hydrant to prevent the Top Operating Stem/Nut from opening and closing or from being used. Figure 1: Operating Stem (also referred to as a Nut) Locking the Gate Valve on the Back Flow Preventer (BFP) Assuming one individual or contractor is using a fire hydrant exclusively, the user is permitted to lock the gate valve on the BFP with a personal padlock. Figure 2: Fire Hydrant with locked BFP This prevents tampering, potable water contamination, damage to, or unauthorized use of, the fire hydrant. If the user does supply the padlock, he/she must confirm this with the GTAA and inform them that he/she is the exclusive user of the fire hydrant. This does not apply to Fire Hydrant 13 where keys are issued for access. Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 8 of 17

9 Reporting Damages or Tampering If the user damages the fire hydrant, these damages must be reported immediately to the Communications Centre at (416) Facilities trades or contractors must perform all repairs, and all costs incurred must be invoiced back to the user upon work completion. Conducting Inspections Throughout the year, GTAA Utilities personnel and contractors inspect all GTAA fire hydrants, including the ATDs on the units to ensure that the bands are intact. In addition, any fire hydrants designated for use are inspected before and after they are used. The unit must be in the same condition after it is authorized for use as it was prior to being used. Obtaining and Returning Keys for Fire Hydrant 13 The user is responsible for arranging with the GTAA Utilities Plumbing Project Coordinator to pick up the keys to Fire Hydrant 13. Further instructions will be provided at the time the permit is issued. Anti Tampering Devices (ATDs) This section describes the purpose of installed ATDs. An ATD is a steel apparatus applied to the top of a fire hydrant and secured with a steel band. An ATD on a fire hydrant indicates to fire fighters that the fire hydrant is in good operating condition, and prevents/deters/indicates: Unauthorized Use Potable Water Contamination Tampering Water Theft. Figure 3: Fire hydrant with attached ATD The majority of ATD devices are installed on GTAA owned YELLOW fire hydrants, identified by the presence of a Communication Centre label. Every ATD (on a GTAA Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 9 of 17

10 YELLOW painted fire hydrant) is labelled For Authorized Use Call: CCC (416) , as seen in the image below. Figure 4: Authorization Label on ATD Some fire hydrants reside within leased property boundaries and are considered private fire hydrants. These units have been accepted for use by the GTAA. These private fire hydrants are painted RED and do not have the CCC Authorization label. The GTAA encourages owners of privately owned fire hydrants (painted RED) to install ATDs on satisfactory units and to utilize the GTAA s Fire Hydrant Contractor to service their private fire hydrants, as the GTAA s contractor is very familiar with GTAA policies and standards. Installing an ATD An ATD can be installed on a fire hydrant only by a fire fighter, a plumber, or any other qualified person. Only steel banding must be used. Any other material will obstruct the fire department from accessing the fire hydrant. To install an ATD: 1. Obtain the correct ATD size to fit the specific fire hydrant. 2. Place the ATD on the fire hydrant s top operating stem/nut with the ATD s side band notches snugly fitting over the nuts of each port, as seen in Figure Strap the steel band through each side port on the ATD band and around the firehydrant barrel. 4. Cut and crimp the steel band together with metal clips. Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 10 of 17

11 Maps to Designated Fire Hydrants This section provides a map with the location of all existing fire hydrants on GTAA property and individual maps with the location of each fire hydrant. Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 11 of 17

12 Figure 5: Locations of All Fire Hydrants Figure 6: Fire Hydrant 13 (Groundside Convair & Electra Drive (near GVM 315C) Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 12 of 17

13 Figure 7: Fire Hydrant 188 (Groundside T3 Parking Kiosk 6) Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 13 of 17

14 Figure 8: Fire Hydrant 117 (Groundside Courtney Park Dr. /Britannia Service Rd.) Figure 9: Fire Hydrant 147 (Airside North Firehall General Aviation Area 8) Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 14 of 17

15 Figure 10: Fire Hydrant 306 (3255 Elmbank Road-CUP East Driveway Entrance) Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 15 of 17

16 Figure 11: Map to Fire Hydrant 74 (Airside Infield Terminal (IFT) at Cargo Buildings Area) Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 16 of 17

17 Related Documents Title Fire Hydrant FAMS Document Procedure: Basic Procedures and Functions Fire Hydrant Approval Form Version History Version Date Changes Approved by Updated procedure to include on form. Change of ownership Added to online Documentation Library Noel Burke Cheryl L Retemplated Original SOP deleted during ishare re org Position Title Names/Acronyms, addresses and phone numbers for Reliability Specialists and Communications Centre Exceptions: added FESTI training Fire Hydrants to SOP Figure 4: update picture location descriptions for designated fire hydrants including Appendix A Appendix A: Form Name hyperlink (below) Related Documents require updating 1.0 Joel Garcia; Scott Fraser New Procedure FM-M-0003 Page 17 of 17