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RI Hydrant Sprinker Cap

This document proposes installing sprinkler caps on fire hydrants in Roosevelt Island to allow safe community water access during the COVID-19 pandemic. It describes how the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was trained to operate hydrants and attach sprinkler caps. Four hydrant locations were selected in Roosevelt Island housing complexes based on safety criteria. The plan is to have the sprinkler caps available from 8am to 6pm daily while following social distancing guidelines. Feedback on the locations and plan is requested.

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RI Hydrant Sprinker Cap

This document proposes installing sprinkler caps on fire hydrants in Roosevelt Island to allow safe community water access during the COVID-19 pandemic. It describes how the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) was trained to operate hydrants and attach sprinkler caps. Four hydrant locations were selected in Roosevelt Island housing complexes based on safety criteria. The plan is to have the sprinkler caps available from 8am to 6pm daily while following social distancing guidelines. Feedback on the locations and plan is requested.

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Proposed Hydrant

Sprinkler Caps for


Roosevelt Island
Frank Farance
CERT MN Division 3 Communication Liaison
[email protected]
2020-08-09

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Overview
• CERTs recently trained by NYC DEP on hydrant operations
• CERTs can be deployed to:
• Turn off illegal hydrant openings in high-demand/low-pressure areas
• Attach sprinkler caps, turn on/off for communities
• Request for sprinkler caps cooling:
• Received request from Roosevelt Island groups
• Size-up
• Walked Roosevelt Island, surveyed fire hydrant feasibility
• Equipment:
• Acquired lollipop wrenches, spanners, J hooks, etc.
• Acquired 4 sprinkler caps from FDNY Engine 260
• Coordination among:
• Roosevelt Island Operating Corp. (RIOC) Public Safety Dept.
• NYC Department of Environment Protection (DEP)
• NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM), which manages the CERT
(Community Emergency Response Team) program

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Reminder: Illegal Fire Hydrant
Openings are Dangerous

Hydrant Pressure is 1000 gallons/minute can


Dangerously Strong, Can decrease water pressure,
Throw/Injure a Child or Adult including for fire fighting

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Sprinkler Caps are Safer for
Several Reasons

Sprinkler Caps have


much less force, use less
water and water pressure

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Plan: Four Locations Spread
Among Housing Complexes
• Plan developed, based upon on-site size-up
• NYC DEP sprinkler cap hours: 7 AM to 7 PM
• Public expectations should be 8 AM to 6 PM
• All COVID-19 restrictions apply, including mask
and social distancing
Southtown Rivercross / Island House / Westview Manhattan Park Octagon
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4

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2
Revised:
↑ 59 St (Manh) ↑ 63 St (Manh) Eastwood / RL 36 Av (LIC)↓ ↑ 72 St (Manh) 2020-08-09 ↑ 79 St (Manh)

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Location Siting Based Upon
NYC DEP Sprinkler Cap Criteria
• Compatible hydrant, lollipop wrench, no custodian lock
• Gate Valve Box is nearby (for shutoff)
• Adequate drainage (East River or storm grate)
• No significant hill, slipping, or tripping hazard
• Little/no vehicle traffic, poses no traffic obstruction
• No obvious safety issues for child/parent
• NOTE 1: Hydrants themselves have not yet been
flushed or tested
• NOTE 2: Locations close to residential complexes in
recreational areas / public spaces
• NOTE 3: More than one location to reduce
congregation, increase social distancing
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Several Locations Rejected

• Stripped hydrant nut


• Incompatible 4.5 inch cap/spanner/wrench
• No visible Gate Value Box
• Poor/no drainage
• Nearby hills, slipping hazards
• Hydrants adjacent to roadways (hazard for both
driver and pedestrian)
• Uneven surface, tripping hazards
• Near lamppost, potential electrical hazard
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Location #1: Blackwell Park,
Near Tot Lot

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Location #1: Blackwell Park,
Near Tot Lot

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Location #2: East Promenade,
In Rear of Eastwood/RL 560 Main

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Location #2: East Promenade,
In Rear of Eastwood/RL 560 Main

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Location #3: West Promenade,
In Rear of Island House, 555 Main

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Location #3: West Promenade,
In Rear of Island House, 555 Main

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Location #4: Manhattan Park,
In Rear of 30 River Road

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Location #4: Manhattan Park,
In Rear of 30 River Road

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Follow-Up
• Comments?
• Corrections?
• Feedback?
• Contact:
Frank Farance
+1 917 751 2900

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