Leave 3 feet clear around hydrants

Law prohibits blocking or hiding fire hydrants

South Fayette residents must remove snow, cars, vegetation (leaves, weeds, ornamental grass, etc.) and other obstructions from all sides of fire hydrants. Firefighters must tap into hydrant water supplies to extinguish flames.

The township follows the 2015 International Fire Code, which states "a 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants."

The fire code, which establishes minimum fire safety requirements, is adopted in the township code under Chapter 155, Fire Prevention Code.

—Andrea Iglar