This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements, test methods, marking and evaluation of
conformity for pillar hydrants for fire fighting purposes:
to be installed in a water distribution system;
sizes DN 80, DN 100 and DN 150;
suitable for an allowable operating pressure, PFA, of PN 16 with or without drain facility;
having vertical or horizontal, flanged, socket or spigot inlet;
with one or two outlets and having outlets to national requirements;
globe (screw down) or gate valve type.
This European Standard also provides for the evaluation of conformity of the pillar fire hydrants to the
requirements of this European Standard.
This European Standard applies to fire hydrants for potable and non potable water and for filtered water.
Additional requirements may apply for other liquids.
Couplings connected to outlets are outside the scope of this European Standard and should conform to
national requirements.
BS EN 14384:2005 Referenced Document
EN 1074-1:2000 Valves for water supply - Fitness for purpose requirements and appropriate verification tests - Part 1: General requirements
EN 1074-2:2000 Valves for water supply - Fitness for purpose requirements and appropriate verification tests - Part 2: Isolating valves
EN 1074-6:2004 Valves for water supply - Fitness for purpose requirements and appropriate verification tests - Part 6: Hydrants
EN 1092-1 Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes@ valves@ fittings and accessories@ PN designated - Part 1: Steel flanges*, 2018-04-01 Update
EN 681-1 Elastomeric seals Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications Part 1: Vulcanized rubber (Incorporates Amendments A1: 1998 and A2: 2002; Incorporating Corrigendum August 2002; Incorporates Amendment A3: 2005)