OH HB139

State fire marshal must ensure fire hydrant inspection, testing, and maintenance comply with state fire code and National Fire Protection Association standards

Persons or entities responsible for fire hydrant systems must conduct periodic testing and keep systems operative at all times, with defective hydrants repaired promptly

Fire hydrants of all types require annual inspections, annual flow tests, and inspection after each operation

Fire service main piping requires annual inspection and flow testing every five years

Records of tests, repairs, and maintenance must be retained for at least one year after the subsequent test, repair, or maintenance and made available for fire marshal inspection