The bill enacts section 3737.834 of the Revised Code, which mandates the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire hydrant systems in Ohio. The state fire marshal is tasked with ensuring compliance with this section, the state fire code, and the standards set by the National Fire Protection Association. The bill requires that any individual or entity responsible for maintaining a fire hydrant system must conduct periodic tests, maintain the systems in operational condition, and repair any defects. Additionally, records of tests, repairs, and maintenance must be kept for at least one year and made available for inspection by the fire marshal.

The bill specifies the inspection and testing intervals for fire hydrant systems and associated components. Fire hydrants must be inspected annually and after each use, with a flow test and general maintenance conducted annually. Fire service main piping is to be inspected annually, with flow tests every five years, while strainers must be inspected and maintained after each use. These requirements aim to enhance the reliability and safety of fire hydrant systems across the state.