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Which statement correctly describes obstruction clearance 3 ft / 36 in. around hydrant (scenario variant 17)?
Per NFPA 291 §4 (color class) / NFPA 291 §5 (flow test), obstruction clearance 3 ft / 36 in. around hydrant governs the correct procedure. Distractors omit or c
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Question: Which statement correctly describes obstruction clearance 3 ft / 36 in. around hydrant (scenario variant 17)?
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- Use a generic municipal bylaw in place of the NFPA / referenced standard for obstruction clearance 3 ft / 36 in. around hydrant (scenario variant 17) ✅ The recognized standard procedure governing obstruction clearance 3 ft / 36 in. around hydrant (scenario variant 17) is applied as specified
- Ignore the requirement for obstruction clearance 3 ft / 36 in. around hydrant (scenario variant 17) since it is non-mandatory
- Replace the entire system rather than address obstruction clearance 3 ft / 36 in. around hydrant (scenario variant 17) per the standard
Correct answer: The recognized standard procedure governing obstruction clearance 3 ft / 36 in. around hydrant (scenario variant 17) is applied as specified
Explanation: Per NFPA 291 §4 (color class) / NFPA 291 §5 (flow test), obstruction clearance 3 ft / 36 in. around hydrant governs the correct procedure. Distractors omit or contradict the standard.
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