Gibbs Station 1-CS 930104To:
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Howard Pafford, Water Superintendent
Clay Phillips, Fire Chief
Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., City Engineer'~-~
Periodic Flushing of Fire Hydrants
January 4, 1993
Recently a utility contractor flushed a fire hydrant at the intersection of Warren Crossing and
Beverly Drive in the Gibbs Station I subdivision. Immediately across the street from the fire
hydrant is an existing gravel driveway. The velocity and quantity of water from the fire hydrant
mused damage to the driveway, thereby creating a complaint from the property owner to the
Council, to the City Manager, and to the Engineering Department.
Upon investigation of this area, it was found that typical surface drainage would not create a
problem to this driveway, but the periodic flushing of the fire hydrant could continue to cause
problems. I have spoken with Richard Terry and Howard Pafford concerning this issue and
have requested that in the future, when flushing this particular fire hydrant, that a hose be
utilized to divert the water down either Warren Crossing or Beverly Drive. Howard Pafford
stated that they could use a 50 foot hose when flushing this fire hydrant.
The future cooperation of the Fire Department and Public Works Department would be greatly
appreciated in regards to the flushing of this fire hydrant. If you should have any questions
concerning this issue, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
cc: Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager