Ohio2026Passed Legislature
HB139
HB139: Rules for Testing Fire Hydrant Systems
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:32 AM
In one sentence
This bill requires the State Fire Marshal to ensure fire hydrant systems are tested and maintained according to state rules, national standards, and specific schedules.
What it does
- Requires the State Fire Marshal to oversee inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire hydrant systems based on state codes and National Fire Protection Association standards.
- Mandates that anyone responsible for a fire hydrant system must test it periodically and keep it in working condition at all times.
- Sets specific time limits: inspecting all fire hydrants every year and after each use, plus an annual flow test and general maintenance.
- Requires inspection of main water pipes connected to hydrants once a year and a flow test for those pipes every five years.
- Orders that records of tests, repairs, and maintenance be kept for at least one year so the fire marshal can inspect them.
Who it affects
- The State Fire Marshal
- People or companies responsible for maintaining fire hydrant systems
Limits and unknowns
- The bill does not list specific penalties for failing to follow these testing rules.
- The exact date when this law will take effect is not included in the provided text.
Plain language
Terms to know
- State Fire Marshal
- The state official in charge of ensuring fire safety rules are followed.
- Flow test
- A check to measure how much water comes out of a hydrant or pipe under pressure.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Require specified testing of fire hydrant systems
Official activity
Bill history
- As Introduced