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• reflective or contrasting in color, and some have a flag, sign, or reflector mounted on top (Figure 2.17). These poles should be flexible enough to return to their upright position if someone tampers with them, or rigid enough to prevent this type of tampering. Some jurisdictions or sites go so far as mounting a light (usually red or blue) above the hydrants. A color coding system may indicate flow capa- bility of hydrants. One such system is contained in NFPA 291, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants. During construction or demolition, fire hydrants may be out of service. Designers should specify that inoperative hydrants be covered or marked during their projects, so that firefighters will not waste time attempting to use them. Considerations - Fire Hydrants ~J 20 ■ Position: Orient the pumper outlet toward the access lane or street. ■ Height: Center of lowest outlet should be 18 inches above grade. ■ Location: Within 5 feet of an access lane or street; preferably with no intervening parking. ■ Protection: Provide bollards if there is no curb between the road surface and the hydrant; locate at least 3 feet from the hydrant. ■ Obstructions: Locate 3 feet from any surround- ing obstructions. ■ Consider fire department approach directions and hose-laying procedures when locating hydrants. ■ Avoid locations likely to be blocked, such as loading docks. ■ Position hydrants at least 40 feet from build- ings they serve. ■ Specify a hydrant marking system; in cold cli- mates, use distinctive poles. ■ Where possible, color code hydrants to indi- cate flow. ■ Specify that inoperative hydrants be covered or marked. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration 136 (Fig. 2.17) One example of a hydrant locator pole with a reflective flag.