AWWA Standard Specifications for Hydrants and Valves (PDF)

Specifications for hydrants include: size; general design; material; hose nipples and valves; hydrant seat and gate; drip valve; operating parts; stuffing box and gland; hydrant top; hose cap; markings; testing; and, directions to open. Specifications for valves include: castings; test bars; makers' name; wrought iron; composition metals; face joints; fitting and interchangeable parts; bolts and nuts; kind of valves; to be water tight; valve stems; painting; and, testing.