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( To determine your"Credit for Hydrants", the points credited in Item 620.A though 680.F are <br /> summed. A deduction of 2 points is made for each 10% of hydrants not operating in a <br /> uniform direction of the majority, or with an operating nut different from the majority. A <br /> deduction of 10 points is also made if more than one thread is used for pumper or hose <br /> outlets. The sum is divided by 100 and then multiplied by the 2 points available for the"Credit <br /> for Hydrants(CH)".The points calculated for Indian River CO FD resulted in the following: <br /> CH=2.00 <br /> Item 630—Credit for inspection and Condition <br /> The third item reviewed is Item 630 "Credit for Inspection and Condition (CIC)". This item <br /> reviews the fire hydrant inspection frequency, the completeness of the inspections and the <br /> condition of hydrants. Inspection and condition of hydrants should be in accordance with <br /> AWWA M-17, Installation, Field Testing and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants. <br /> A. Inspection (HI): <br /> The frequency of inspection is the average time interval between the 3 most recent <br /> inspections. <br /> Frequence of Inspections Points <br /> %year 100 <br /> 1 year 80 <br /> 2 years 65 <br /> 3 years 55 <br /> 4 years 45 <br /> 5 years or more 40 <br /> Note 1: The points for inspection frequency are reduced by 10 points if the inspections are <br /> incomplete or does not include a flushing program. An additional reduction of 10 points <br /> are made if hydrants are not subjected to full system pressure during inspections. If the <br /> inspection of cisterns or suction points does not include actual drafting with a pumper, or <br /> back-flushing for dry hydrants, 40 points are deducted. <br /> B. Condition (HF): <br /> A factor (HF) is determined from the following list of conditions according to the <br /> actual condition of hydrants examined compared with the total number examined <br /> during the survey: <br /> Condition Factor <br /> Standard(no leaks, opens easily, conspicuous,well located for use by pumper) 1.0 <br /> Usable(with some defects and/or impediments to use) 0.5 <br /> Not Usable 0.0 <br /> ©ISO Properties,Inc,2007 Page 32 <br /> w <br />