Hydrant Use Permit Application

Type(s)
Building & Development
  • Application Information
  • Hydrant Operation Procedures
  • Complete

Applicant Information

Connection Information

Air Gap
Learn about backflow prevention guidelines from Northern Health.
A diagram showing the backflow air gap requirements for filling a water truck

Backflow prevention device

Upload a copy of the Annual Backflow Assembly Test Report. Test report forms can be found here. Learn more about backflow prevention for hydrant use. A backflow prevention device needs to be tested even if it is new and needs to be tested by a certified backflow tester.
One file only.
64 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, pdf.
For the current calendar year.
For filling water trucks please see the Bulk Water Station application form.
Hydrant Selection
Choose whether you would like to use a specific hydrant, or apply to use any hydrant on the designated hydrant list.
  • Individual fire hydrants cannot be used to fill water trucks. They are intended for conduction use only and are approved on a case-by-case basis. 
  • Only hydrants on the designated hydrant list are to be used for filling water trucks.
To find the hydrant ID number, open PGMap and locate the desired hydrant on the map. Click the hydrant icon to see the asset number for that hydrant.
Months Required


Payment

  • Permit fee: $100 annual fee
  • Monthly fee: $1000/calendar month
  • 7 day fee: $400

Taxes are included.

Once a successful application form is submitted, the application will be reviewed and an email will be sent back with approval or denial of the application. If approved, the permit number, fees, and charges will be stated in the email which can be paid by cash, debit, or cheque at City Hall 1100 Patricia Blvd.

Fees can also be paid by cheque only at 3990 18th Avenue.

 

Terms and Conditions

The issuing of a Hydrant Use Permit authorizes the applicant to connect to designated hydrant(s) for business purposes. By submitting this application you agree to the following terms and conditions:

  1. If a fire hydrant is being used for anything other than filling a water truck and is NOT on the designated hydrant list, Utilities must be notified BEFORE hydrant can be used and could take up to 7 business days.
  2. A Backflow Prevention Device shall always be used when an air gap isn’t present. 
  3. Only equipment that has been inspected and approved by City of Prince George personnel prior to the permit being issued, will be allowed access to hydrants.
  4. Report each use to the City of Prince George Service Centre at 250-561-7600, prior to connection.
  5. Any hydrant that is found to be not in proper working order will be reported immediately to the Service Centre at 250-561-7600 to create a service request.
  6. An annual fee of $100.00 will accompany the application (CHEQUE ONLY).
  7. The Permit Holder agrees to pay to the City of Prince George a fee of $400 for weekly usage or $1000 for calendar month usage.  
  8. Using a Hydrant without a permit can result in a $2000 fine.

The personal information on this form is collected by the City of Prince George for the purposes of processing this application, under the authority of section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  If you have any questions about the collection of information, please contact the Supervisor of Utilities at 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC, or by telephone 250-561-7600.

Learn more information about the collection of personal information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
 

I agree to and acknowledge all of the terms of this application