Dry Barrel Fire hydrants have been used in fire protection for over 100 years. AWWA C502 was developed in 1913 as a standard for the manufacture and use of dry barrel hydrants.
Dry barrel design eliminates damage to the hydrant caused by freezing or corrosion of the upper part. Fireguard Hydrants are based on a simple design, it is easy to install, maintain and repair. Fireguard sets a standard for quality in the industry and meets or exceeds all requirements for AWWA C502.
