If a fire hydrant has a history of being opened illegally, you can ask DEP to put a lock on it. Once a hydrant is locked, only officials from the Fire Department and DEP can open it.
To request that a fire hydrant be unlocked, you must first get a permit from a DEP borough office. Once you have the permit, in order for DEP to open the hydrant. you must provide 311 with:
You can ask at your local firehouse to have a hydrant fitted with a spray cap and opened for recreational use.
What You Need
You must be over 18, show ID, and fill out a form.
Firehouse Locations
To find a firehouse location, go to the Firehouses page.
What Happens Next
The firehouse will schedule a time to turn the hydrant on and off.
DEP paints fire hydrants on a regular maintenance schedule, but does not accept painting requests.
To request the relocation, installation or removal of a fire hydrant, send a letter to:
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations
59-17 Junction Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11373
What You Need
The letter must include:
