Fire Hydrant Information
Fire Hydrant Information:
In the City of Fresno, fire hydrants use both colors and numbers to show the anticipated water flow from the fire hydrant. The top (or bonnet) is generally painted green, yellow, or red to indicate the different water main sizes (larger for green, smaller for red) that feeds the fire hydrant. Some private hydrants may be painted blue (Pantone 288C) which indicates that the fire hydrant is a high-pressure fire hydrant, or pink which indicates that the water hydrant dispenses recycled water. Fire hydrants are numbered to note the fire hydrant zone within the City.
Leaking Fire Hydrants:
A leaking hydrant is not only a nuisance, but it can also cause it to be ineffective if needed during a fire. If the stream of water is not substantial enough to pose a danger to people or harm property, residents may report the leaking fire hydrant using the FresGO app on their mobile device (within the City of Fresno City limits), or by calling the City of Fresno 311 Center by dialing 3-1-1 (within City of Fresno City limits) or by calling (559) 621-CITY (2489).
Currently Approved Hydrant Designs:
Currently approved hydrants for the City of Fresno can be found in City of Fresno – Public Works Standard W-3. Please contact City of Fresno Public Works for additional information regarding approved hydrants by calling (559) 621-2650.
Privately Owned Fire Hydrant Information:
Privately owned fire hydrants have an annual maintenance requirement that must be completed annually by the property owner. These are in addition to the annual inspections completed by the Fresno Fire Department.
For the required annual inspections completed by private contractors, the Fresno Fire Department (FFD) has instituted a new process for receiving the required reports, effective April 15, 2026. From that point on, all fire protection and life safety system test reports, including those for privately owned fire hydrants, must be sent to FFD electronically via The Compliance Engine’s online system, which can be found at www.thecomplianceengine.com .
After completion of a private hydrant maintenance by FFD, a fee invoice will be mailed from the fire department to the recorded property owner. The fire department obtains invoicing information from the local assessor office and does not have the ability to send invoices to any other party. Civil issues involving a property owner and tenant, leasing and other contractual issues for payments of these fees are typically handled as civil matters, and it is not the role of FFD to arbitrate or adjudicate these types of disputes.
In the event that required payments are not received within specified timelines, FFD will forward these invoices to collections for follow up and payment. FFD recommends that property owners pay the required invoices and then enforce the terms and conditions of any contract, lease, etc. with their tenant, leaser, etc. to ensure that they are not turned over to collections, or a lien placed on the property.
It is the property owner’s obligation to follow California Civil Code law for redressing civil disputes.