1906, ISBN: 9781231130131

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Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 Excerpt: . . . namely, the: National Board of Fire Underwriters, National Fire Protection Association, International Association of Fire Engineers, North Carolina State Firemens Association, National Firemens Association, New England Water Works Association, Penna. Water Works Association, and the American Water Works Association, have approved of a standard thread for hose couplings, hydrant nozzles and other standards in the interest of a more uniform fire protection service; therefore, be it Resolved, That the American Society of Municipal Improvements hereby recommend the adoption of a standard thread for fire hose coupling and hydrant nozzles of IVi threads to the inch on a male coupling or hydrant nozzle of IV2 inches internal diameter and an outside diameter of 3 1-16 inches and the necessary details essential for the guidance of manufacturers; be it further Resolved, That this Society recommend that in general minimum size of hydrant connections be not less than six (0) inches in size; and be it further Resolved, That the top circumference of hydrants bear in raised letters in a suitable place surrounding the operating nut an arrow at least 2V2 inches long and the word open in letters at least inches in height, and that hydrants open to the left, but that all hydrants in each city open in the same direction Mr. Sherrerd: I move the adoption of that resolution. Mr. Reimer: I would like to ask one question. Mr. Sherrerds figures provide that no hydrant connections should be made with less than 6-inch pipes, and 6-inch pump connection with hydrants. In some of our cities four-inch pipes are laid, and we realize possibly that that should not be, but they are there, and the question that arises in my mind is whether that could apply. Mr. Sherrerd: This. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN.<