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How do I know if I have private hydrants on my property?: Private hydrants are generally found at commercial and industrial sites along with apartment, townhome and condominium properties.
To find out if you have private hydrants property email steve.albrecht@burnsvillemn.gov or call 952-895-4544.

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Fire Department - Private Hydrant Inspections

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1. How do I know if I have private hydrants on my property?: Private hydrants are generally found at commercial and industrial sites along with apartment, townhome and condominium properties.
To find out if you have private hydrants property email steve.albrecht@burnsvillemn.gov or call 952-895-4544.

2. Why do my hydrants need to be inspected?: Reliability. A number of private hydrants do not operate properly when used by the Burnsville Fire Department. It is important that all fire hydrants (both public and private) work when they are needed.
Burnsville is home to close to 1,300 private hydrants. There is a greater potential of loss of property and life at commercial and multi-unit residential properties with private hydrants.

3. How often must hydrants be inspected?: Annually. Section 508 of the State Fire Code requires that all fire hydrant systems be inspected and operated yearly and repaired if needed. They hydrants have to be in working condition at all times.

4. Can I do the inspection myself?: The inspections must be completed by a Minnesota licensed fire hydrant inspection company.

5. What if the hydrants on my property are already inspected yearly by a licensed inspector?: Visit our hydrants inspections page for more information on how to submit your private fire hydrant inspection documentation to the City. Annual inspection documentation must be provided each year prior to June 1 to the Burnsville Fire Inspector.
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6. What if I don't get my hydrants inspected, or I want the City to contract for the inspection of hydrants on my property?: If the City does not receive documentation on your private hydrant inspections by June 1 you will automatically be included on the City's fire hydrant inspection list. You can also contact the Fire Department to ensure you are on the list by emailing deborah.oxborough@burnsvillemn.gov. or calling 952-895-4570.

7. Do I have to pay for the City to inspect my hydrants? And if so, how much?: Yes, there is a charge if the City inspects your hydrants. It is estimated that the inspections will cost approximately $54 per hydrant annually. The cost of the inspections will be billed to the property owner's utility bill over a 12 month time period.