According to the Fire Department you should park your car within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. If you park further than that you may be blocking access to the hydrant and preventing firefighters from being able to put out a fire. This could put you and your property at risk.
How close can a car be to a fire hydrant?
6 feet
How many feet away from a fire hydrant must a car be parked?
20 feet
If there is a driveway next to a fire hydrant can a car be parked in the driveway?
No cars must be parked at least 10 feet away from fire hydrants
Can a car be parked on the other side of the street from a fire hydrant?
Yes as long as the car is parked more than 20 feet away from the fire hydrant
How far away from a fire hydrant does a car have to be parked if there is a fire lane?
At least 15 feet
How far away from a fire hydrant does a car have to be parked if there is a no parking zone?
At least 20 feet
How far away from a fire hydrant does a car have to be parked if there is a handicap parking space?
At least 6 feet
How far away from a fire hydrant does a car have to be parked if there is a loading zone?
At least 15 feet
How far away from a fire hydrant does a car have to be parked if there is a bike lane?
At least 6 feet
How far away from a fire hydrant does a car have to be parked if there is a school zone?
At least 20 feet
How far away from a fire hydrant does a car have to be parked if there is a crosswalk?
At least 20 feet
How far away from a fire hydrant does a car have to be parked if there is a park?
At least 6 feet
How far away from a fire hydrant does a car have to be parked if there is a fire station?
At least 15 feet
How far away from a fire hydrant does a car have to be parked if there is a hospital?
At least 20 feet
How far away from a fire hydrant does a car have to be parked if there is a church?
At least 10 feet
