The Application for a Hydrant Water Use Permit is the form the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Customer Services, uses to permit the use of water from a City fire hydrant. It is one of the DEP customer forms that sit alongside the city's 311 service pages, and it serves businesses, contractors and plumbers who need hydrant water for work at a site. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by DEP, and the permit itself is requested through DEP's channels.
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What is Application for a Hydrant Water Use Permit – New York City, NY?
The Application: Hydrant Water Use Permit, published by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bureau of Customer Services, is the form used to request a Hydrant Water Use Permit, which grants access to water from a City fire hydrant.
DEP's forms page explains what the permit is: it gives access to hydrant water for a specific period of time and requires payment in advance on a "per day of use" basis. The page refers readers to Title 15 of the Rules of the City of New York, Chapter 20. The form itself warns that hydrant permits are subject to inspection.
The form has two parts. Part One: Name and Address identifies the applicant, the work site and, where known, the hydrant number. Part Two: Permit Information gives the property, owner, dates and times of use, any exclusions, a description of the work and, if used, the RPZ model and serial number. A signature block for the owner, contractor or plumber closes the form, followed by a "For Office Use Only" area that DEP completes with the permit charge, permit number and account number.
Do not confuse it with other DEP permits. DEP lists a separate Water Meter Permit Form for licensed plumbers who install, replace, relocate or repair a water meter. DEP also publishes Hydrant Water Use Information and Permit Application Instructions in several languages, including Español, 简体中文, русский and Kreyòl ayisyen.
Who needs to file Application for a Hydrant Water Use Permit – New York City, NY?
Businesses that want to use water from a City fire hydrant need a Hydrant Water Use Permit, and this is the application for it. The form says to complete Part One and Part Two for all permits.
The signature line is for the Owner/Contractor/Plumber, so the applicant may be a property owner, a contractor or a plumber. The form also asks for the owner's name, phone number and email, even when the applicant is a contractor or plumber, along with the work site address, the borough, block and lot, and the UMAX account number where one applies.
Anyone who plans to use hydrant water for a stated period, at a specific hydrant or work site, completes the dates, times and number of days of use in Part Two.
This application is not the form for a water meter permit. DEP's forms page lists a separate Water Meter Permit Form for licensed plumbers, and it directs requests for non-emergency meter permits, hydrant connections and RPZs to the same [email protected] email address used for this application.
When to file Application for a Hydrant Water Use Permit – New York City, NY
Apply before you need to draw water from the hydrant. DEP's forms page says the permit grants access to hydrant water for a specific period of time, and the application asks for the start date, end date, start time, end time, number of days used and number of calendar days, so the period you request is fixed on the form itself.
Payment is required in advance, on a "per day of use" basis, so plan the dates before you submit. Neither the form nor DEP's page prints a separate filing deadline or a processing time. For questions about timing or the amount of the permit charge, contact DEP's Bureau of Customer Services at one of the office locations printed on the form. Because hydrant permits are subject to inspection, keep the permit available at the site.
How to fill out Application for a Hydrant Water Use Permit – New York City, NY
Enter the applicant's name
In Part One, write the Applicant's Full Name. The form says "Please Print", so enter text clearly.
Give the work site address
Enter the Work Site/Street Address, then the City, State and Zip, plus the Block and Lot of the site.
Add account and hydrant numbers
Enter your UMAX Account # and the Hydrant #, if you have them.
Identify the property in Part Two
Enter the Borough, Block, Lot, Address and Number of Stories, then the Name of Owner and the owner's UMAX Account #.
Enter owner contact details
Write the Owner's Phone # and Owner's Email in the lines provided in Part Two.
Set the dates and times of use
Enter the Start Date, End Date, Start Time and End Time, then the Number of Days Used and Number of Calendar Days. Use Exclusions to list Saturdays, Sundays, holidays or other days you will not draw water.
Describe the work being done
In Description of work being done, state what the hydrant water will be used for.
Add RPZ details and comments
If an RPZ is involved, enter its Model and Serial #. Use Comments for anything else DEP should know.
Sign and add contact details
The owner, contractor or plumber signs and dates the form and enters a street address, city/state/zip code, phone number and email.
Leave the office block blank, then download
Do not write in "For Office Use Only". Review every entry, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it through the channels under How to submit.
How to submit Application for a Hydrant Water Use Permit – New York City, NY
You can send the completed application to DEP by email or bring it to a DEP office in person.
- By email: send the form to [email protected]. DEP's forms page asks that applications for non-emergency meter permits, hydrant connections and RPZs go to the same address.
- In person at one of the five office locations printed on the form:
- 1932 Arthur Ave (6th Floor), Bronx, NY 10457
- 59-17 Junction Blvd. (9th floor), Flushing, NY 11373
- 55 West 125th St. (9th Floor), New York, NY 10027
- 345 Adams St (9th Floor), Brooklyn, NY 11201
- 60 Bay St (6th Floor), Staten Island, NY 10301
The permit requires payment in advance on a per-day-of-use basis. The amount is not printed on the form, so ask DEP for the current charge. The Bureau of Customer Services fills in the permit charge, permit number and account number in the "For Office Use Only" area. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Completing only Part One. The form says to complete Part One and Part Two for all permits.
- Writing in the "For Office Use Only" area; the permit charge, permit number, account number and issuing details are completed by DEP.
- Leaving out the start and end dates, times or number of days used; the permit grants hydrant water access only for a specific period.
- Submitting the form unsigned; it needs the signature of the owner, contractor or plumber, with their address, phone, email and date.
- Treating the permit as open-ended or free of advance payment; it is payable in advance on a per-day-of-use basis.
- Sending a water meter permit request on this form; DEP lists a separate Water Meter Permit Form for licensed plumbers.
- Filling it out by hand illegibly when the form says "Please Print"; print or type every entry clearly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hydrant Water Use Permit application?
It is the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) form used to request a Hydrant Water Use Permit, which grants access to water from a City fire hydrant for a specific period. Payment is required in advance on a per-day-of-use basis.
Who needs a Hydrant Water Use Permit in New York City?
DEP says businesses wishing to use water from a City fire hydrant require the permit. The form is signed by the owner, contractor or plumber, and Part One and Part Two must be completed for all permits.
Where do I send the hydrant water use permit application?
Email it to [email protected] or bring it to one of DEP's offices in the Bronx, Flushing, Manhattan, Brooklyn or Staten Island. The street addresses and floors are printed on the form and listed under How to submit.
How much does a hydrant water use permit cost?
DEP says the permit requires payment in advance on a per-day-of-use basis. The form does not print an amount, and the permit charge is entered by DEP in the office-use area, so ask the Bureau of Customer Services for the current charge.
Can I fill out the hydrant permit application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF does not file it with DEP; you send the completed form by email to [email protected] or deliver it to a DEP office.
Are there instructions for the hydrant permit application?
Yes. DEP publishes Hydrant Water Use Information and Permit Application Instructions for download in English, Español, 简体中文, русский, Kreyòl ayisyen, 한국어, বাংলা, Polski, العربية, Français and اردو. Find them on DEP's forms page.
Is a hydrant water use permit inspected?
Yes. The form states that hydrant permits are subject to inspection. The Application for a Hydrant Water Use Permit also asks for the dates, times and description of the work, which DEP can compare against use at the site.
Do I use this form for a water meter permit?
No. DEP lists a separate Water Meter Permit Form for licensed plumbers who install, replace, relocate or repair a water meter. Requests for non-emergency meter permits, hydrant connections and RPZs go to [email protected].
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