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STATE-LICENSED SPECIALTY

Fire Service Mains
& Water Tanks License

Ohio's Fire Service Mains and Water Tanks License is among the most demanding credentials in the plumbing trade. Pipe Doctor's licensed specialists install and service the underground water supply infrastructure that feeds fire suppression systems — work where precision and code compliance are non-negotiable.

What This License Covers

Rare Competencies We Pay For

Fire Service Main Installation

Install underground fire service mains from the public water main to building entry points, including tapping, sleeving, and thrust blocking per NFPA 24 and local codes.

Fire Hydrant & Valve Work

Install, test, and maintain fire hydrants, post indicator valves, OS&Y gate valves, and other control valves on fire service water supply systems.

Water Storage Tank Systems

Install and service above-ground and underground fire water storage tanks, including fill lines, suction connections, overflow piping, and level controls.

Backflow Prevention on Fire Lines

Install and test reduced pressure zone (RPZ) and double-check valve assemblies on fire service connections to protect the potable water supply.

Flow & Pressure Testing

Conduct hydrant flow tests, system pressure tests, and acceptance testing to verify fire water supply meets the design demand for the protected facility.

NFPA 24 & Code Compliance

Navigate NFPA 24, Ohio Fire Code, and local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements for permitting, inspection, and final acceptance of fire water systems.

Tools & Equipment

What You'll Work With

Pipe Doctor equips its fire service mains specialists with the professional tools required for large-diameter underground fire water work.

Hydrant Flow Test Pitot Gauge
Large-Diameter Pipe Fusion Equipment
Wet Tap & Tapping Sleeve Tools
Valve Exercising Equipment
Pressure Test Pump & Gauges
Underground Pipe Locating Tools
RPZ & Backflow Test Kit
Excavation & Shoring Equipment

Why Pipe Doctor

Where Rare Skills Get Rare Respect

License Premium Pay

Your Fire Service Mains and Water Tanks License commands a direct pay premium at Pipe Doctor. This credential is hard to earn — your compensation should reflect that.

Commercial & Industrial Projects

Fire service main work means large commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. You'll work on the infrastructure that protects entire facilities — not just residential service calls.

NFPA & Code Training

We invest in keeping our fire service specialists current on NFPA 24, Ohio Fire Code updates, and AHJ requirements. Continuing education and code training are covered.

Life-Safety Work

Fire service mains are life-safety infrastructure. The precision and quality of your installation directly protects people and property. That responsibility comes with the pay and respect it deserves.

Ready to Put Your License to Work?

Pipe Doctor is actively hiring licensed Fire Service Mains and Water Tanks specialists. Bring your credential — we'll bring the premium pay, the commercial project pipeline, and the team.