Purpose Statement

The Hydrant Types feature allows agencies to define, customize, and manage different hydrant classifications within the system. This helps standardize hydrant identification, improve visual mapping, and streamline inspection and response workflows.

Background Information

Hydrant Types are configured within the Hydrant Setup section of the Hydrant Module. Agencies can use default hydrant types or create custom ones to match operational needs, such as differentiating hydrant models, flow capacities, or jurisdictional standards.

This feature is commonly used for:

• Visual identification on maps and dashboards

• Standardizing hydrant data across personnel

• Supporting inspection and maintenance workflows

Required Permissions

Users may require the following permissions:

• Hydrant Module Access

• Hydrant Setup Configuration

• Create/Edit Hydrant Types

• Delete Hydrant Types (optional, admin-level)

Note: Permissions may vary by agency configuration.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Access Hydrant Types

1. Navigate to Hydrant Module

2. Select Hydrant Setup
   
   
   
    

3. Scroll down and click Hydrant Types
   
   
    

Create a New Hydrant Type

1. In the upper-right corner, hover over Hydrant Type
   
   
   
    

2. Click Add Hydrant Type
   
    

3. Enter a Name for the hydrant type
   
   
   
    

4. Select or customize the Background Color
   
   
   
    

5. Upload an Image/Icon (optional)
   
   
   
    

6. Click Create
   
    

7. Confirm the new hydrant type appears in the list
   
   

Filter Hydrant Types

1. Hover over and click the Filter option
   
   
   
    

2. Select filter criteria:

   • Code

   • Name

   • Status (Active/Inactive)
     
      

3. Click Apply Filters
   
   
   
    

4. View filtered results on the dashboard
    

Search Hydrant Types

1. Use the Search Bar
   
   
   
    

2. Enter keywords related to the hydrant type
   
    

3. Review matching results instantly
    

Edit or Delete Hydrant Types

1. Locate the hydrant type in the list
    

2. Use the Actions Column:

   • Click Edit to modify
     
     
     
      

   • Click Delete (if permitted) to remove
     
     
      

Customize Table View

1. Drag and drop columns to your preferred position

2. Sort columns by:

   • Ascending

   • Descending

   • Default
      

Adjust Display & Export Data

1. Select number of records to display:

   • 20, 50 (default), or 100

2. Click Export/Download to generate a CSV file of the current view

Best Practices

• Use consistent naming conventions for hydrant types

• Assign clear and distinct colors for quick visual recognition

• Avoid duplicating similar hydrant types

• Regularly review and deactivate unused types instead of deleting them

• Ensure images/icons are standardized across the agency

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Why can’t I create a hydrant type?
A: Verify you have the required permissions for Hydrant Setup configuration.

Q: Why is my hydrant type not visible?
A: Check if filters are applied or if the hydrant type is marked as inactive.

Q: Can I recover a deleted hydrant type?
A: Deleted items may not be recoverable. Consider marking as inactive instead of deleting.

Q: Why is my CSV export missing data?
A: The export only includes the currently filtered/viewed dataset.