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Home My WebLink AboutRFA 2015-07-08 Item 2 - Fire Hydrant Color CodingFire Hydrant Color Coding Cheat Sheet Ar Light Blue Tod - 1,500 gpm or Higher Green Top - 1,000 -1,499 gpm Orange Top - 500-999 gpm �r u.� Red Top - Less than 500 gpm Red Barrel- Private Hydrant Violet Barrel - Non-potable Water Recommendations -The body of all public hydrants should be painted chrome yellow, unless another color has already been adopted in that com- munity - Paint hydrants with reflec- tive paint, for increased visibility at night -Test hydrants annually to ensure proper functioning - Any hydrant with a rating under 20 psi should be stenciled in black on the top and nozzle caps with the rated pressure - Stenciling is also recom- mended for hydrants with very high pressure ratings to ensure proper precau- tions are taken Black Barrel - out of service Source: NFPA 25 & 291, 2013 edition, OSHA