Automatic Sprinkler System Fire Department Connector (FDC)

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Automatic Sprinkler System Fire Department Connector (FDC)
Automatic Sprinkler System Fire Department Connector (FDC)

Taken in the Lower Price Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio.

I noticed this on the side of a large old building (factory, warehouse, or office?) and found several things about it interesting. A new looking fire hydrant was very close and coverd (to protect it from overspray?) The building was recently or currently being spray painted and a workman must have left his large putty knife behind. They didn't bother to tape it off. I had seen one of these before, but only guessed what it was all about. Well a little research clarified things for me and proved my guess was correct.

From the net: "A fire department connection is an inlet and pipe system that enables a responding fire department to supplement a fire sprinkler system’s water supply.

In the event of a fire, the emergency responders can connect a hose line from their pumper truck to the FDC and pump additional water into the fire sprinkler system to ensure sufficient water and pressure to suppress the fire in the building effectively.

The FDC is not intended to provide a specific amount of water, nor to provide the sprinkler system’s full demand. Fire sprinkler systems that are designed to be NFPA 13 compliant typically get their water from the facility’s domestic water supply.

However, supplementation from a pumper truck via the FDC will help ensure a sufficient supply and will also act as a backup."

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Taken on: April 28, 2019
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Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ200, f/4.0, 1/800 sec, 13.5mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ200
Aperture: f/4.0
Exposure Time: 0.001 sec (1/800)
Focal Length: 13.5mm
ISO: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Landscape
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Color Space: sRGB
Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 11.0 Windows
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