Fire hydrant
Fire hydrant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Fire plug ) Jump to navigation Jump to search Connection point by which firefighters can tap into a water supply Fire hydrant in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Kawaii fire hydrant cover in Shinbashi, Tokyo A fire hydrant , waterplug , or firecock (archaic) [1] is a connection point by which firefighters can tap into a water supply . It is a component of active fire protection . Underground fire hydrants have been used in Europe and Asia since at least the 18th century. Above-ground pillar-type hydrants are a 19th-century invention. Contents 1 History 2 Operation 2.1 Other uses 2.1.1 Street pooling 2.1.2 Preventing misuse 3 Construction 4 Appearance 5 Signage 6 Inspection and maintenance 7 Non-pressurized (dry) hydrants 8 Other types 9 See also 10 References 11...
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