As Introduced
136th General Assembly
Regular Session H. B. No. 139
2025-2026
Representative Hall, T.
Cosponsors: Representatives Robb Blasdel, Williams, Johnson, Brennan,
Santucci
A B I L L
To enact section 3737.834 of the Revised Code to
require specified testing of fire hydrant
systems.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That section 3737.834 of the Revised Code be
enacted to read as follows:
Sec. 3737.834. (A) The state fire marshal shall ensure
that the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire hydrant
systems in the state are conducted in accordance with this
section, the rules adopted as part of the state fire code, and
the recommended standards by the national fire protection
association.
(B) The fire marshal shall require any person or entity
responsible for maintaining a fire hydrant system to
periodically test that system. Fire hydrant systems shall be
maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be
repaired where defective. Additions, repairs, alterations, and
servicing shall comply with all approved standards. Records of
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tests, repairs, and regular maintenance shall be retained for
not less than one year after the subsequent test, repair, or
maintenance, as applicable, and shall be available for
inspection by the fire marshal.
(C) At minimum, the fire hydrant systems and the
associated service mains and water tanks shall be periodically
inspected, tested, and maintained at the following intervals:
(1) Fire hydrants of all types shall be inspected annually
and after each operation. A flow test and general maintenance
for the fire hydrant shall be conducted annually.
(2) Fire service main piping shall be inspected annually
and a flow test shall be conducted every five years.
(3) Fire service main piping strainers shall be inspected
and receive general maintenance care after each use.
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