How close can underground conduits encased in concrete be to a fire hydrant?

[Mitchum]

I have underground conduits that will be encased in concrete. They are currently 5" away from a fire hydrant. The conduits will rise out of the ground next to the hydrant. Is this a code violation?

 

[rc/retired]

The NEC doesn't care. I would check with whomever owns the hydrant and/or water service to the hydrant.

Ron

 

[petersonra]

I have underground conduits that will be encased in concrete. They are currently 5" away from a fire hydrant. The conduits will rise out of the ground next to the hydrant. Is this a code violation?

It might obstruct access to the hydrant. I have a hard time believing that is a good idea.

 

[hillbilly1]

Is this a hydrant? Or a valve? Usually conduits are stubbed up at valves for Fire Alarm tamper switches, but haven’t seen any turned up at a hydrant.

 

[Hv&Lv]

I have underground conduits that will be encased in concrete. They are currently 5" away from a fire hydrant. The conduits will rise out of the ground next to the hydrant. Is this a code violation?

If this is a true fire hydrant, then NFPA 1 will be your go to.
Generally 36” clearance is required unless AHJ approved less.
XFs have to be 48” away.