Yes and no. It is illegal to open a fire hydrant by yourself. However, anyone over the age of 18 can fill out a request at their local fire station to have a fire hydrant opened. A firefighter from the station will then open and close the hydrant. …
No, you cannot park next to a fire hydrant. In almost all, if not all municipalities, it is illegal to park within 300ft of a fire hydrant. The reason? To give firefighters plenty of room to find and work around the hydrant when preparing to extinguish a fire. If you park closer than 300ft to a hydrant, you risk having your vehicle ticketed and towed.
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Answer (1 of 3): In NYC it is not permissible to open a fire hydrant without proper authority. Obviously Fire Department use is authorized and permits can be obtained for construction sites which require protective devices to prevent backflow into the water system.
What’s the best way to open a fire hydrant? The Department of Environmental Protections reminds New Yorkers that it’s technically illegal–unless you have a city-approved spray cap. And these are easy to get!
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Reference:
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_extinguisher