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Portland Water Bureau

From forest to faucet, we deliver the best drinking water in the world.

GENERAL INFORMATION: 503-823-7404

1120 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 600, Portland, OR 97204

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Permits - Fire Hydrants

Permits & equipment are issued by our Meter Shop staff at our Field Operations Center:

Location	1850 N Interstate Avenue, Portland OR
Driving Directions	From N. Larrabee Ave, north of N. Broadway, turn right onto N. Hancock St. Turn left at entrance to the Field Operations Center. Follow signs to the Meter Shop. A map is provided on the reverse. View online map.
Parking	Parking is available outside the Meter Shop.
Phone	503-823-8961
Staff Contact	Jack Finders, Hydrant Permit Program
Hours	8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, by appointment only
Payment	Visa or MasterCard only. Final payment is due when equipment is returned.

Hydrant Filling Report

Fire Hydrant Permit Process

Policies related to hydrants

Hydrant with Air Gap - Annual Permit

Hydrant with Air Gap - Rental (PDF)

Hydrant with Double Check - Rental (PDF)

Hydrant Use Rules & Regulations

Hydrant Use Instructions & Shut-Down Procedures

Fire Hydrant Equipment

Equipment required for fire hydrant use

Air Gap Specs & Diagram

Requirements to provide an air gap.

Authorized Hydrant Map (South)

Hydrants available by permit - South

Authorized Hydrant Map (North)

Hydrants available by permit - North

Map to the Meter Shop

Download a map to the Meter Shop