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TEXT AMENDMENT REQUEST FORM
(Internal)
Development Services
420 McKinney Pkwy.
P.O. Box 65, Lillington, NC 27546
Phone: (910) 893-7525 Fax: (910) 893-2793 Case: PLAN2505-0002
Planning Board: June 2, 2025 County Commissioners: June 16, 2025
Applicant Information
Applicant:
Name: Harnett County Development Services
Address: 420 McKinney Pkwy.
City/State/Zip: Lillington, NC 27546
Phone: 910-893-7525, x2
Type of Change
New Addition Revision
Ordinance: Unified Development Ordinance Article: VII. Section: 6.4.1
Current Text:
6.4 Fire Protection
6.4.1 General Fire Hydrant Requirements
Adequate fire protection shall be provided to all new subdivision developments and nonresidential new
construction and expansions. The developer or subdivider shall install fire hydrants in such a manner that the development is afforded adequate fire protection as provided in this Ordinance. The regulations contained herein
are intended to facilitate proper installation of required fire protection measures.
A. All hydrants shall be Harnett County Public Utilities and Fire Code Official approved, in accordance with the
requirements of this Section.
1. No fire hydrant shall be installed on less than a 6 inch (6”) main.
2. Hydrants shall have two (2) two and one half inch (2 ½”) and one (1) four and one half inch (4 ½”)
connections with threads of the National Pipe Thread (NPT) type.
3. The upper hydrant operation stem within the bonnet shall be sealed and lubricated by means of an oil or
grease bath, unless otherwise approved. The operating nut shall be pentagonal type measuring one and one
half inch (1 ½”) from point to flat. Hydrants shall open left.
4. All hydrants shall be furnished with barrel and stem extensions as required for the final field location.
Nominal minimum bury will be a depth of three and one half (3 ½) feet. All hydrants at finish grade shall measure 18 inches (18”) from ground to center of steamer cap.
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Proposed Text:
6.4 Fire Protection
6.4.1 General Fire Hydrant Requirements
Adequate fire protection shall be provided to all new subdivision developments and nonresidential new construction and expansions. The developer or subdivider shall install fire hydrants in such a manner that the
development is afforded adequate fire protection as provided in this Ordinance. The regulations contained herein are intended to facilitate proper installation of required fire protection measures.
A. All hydrants shall be Harnett County Public Utilities and Fire Code Official approved, in accordance with the requirements of this Section.
1. No fire hydrant shall be installed on less than a 6 inch (6”) main.
2. Hydrants shall have two (2) two and one half inch (2 ½”) and one (1) four and one half inch (4 ½”) connections with threads of the National Pipe Thread (NPT) type five-inch (5 ”) Storz connection and cap.
3. The upper hydrant operation stem within the bonnet shall be sealed and lubricated by means of an oil or grease bath, unless otherwise approved. The operating nut shall be pentagonal type measuring one and one
half inch (1 ½”) from point to flat. Hydrants shall open left.
4. All hydrants shall be furnished with barrel and stem extensions as required for the final field location. Nominal minimum bury will be a depth of three and one half (3 ½) feet. All hydrants at finish grade shall
measure 18 inches (18”) from ground to center of steamer Storz cap. The Storz cap shall be street-facing.
Reason for Requested Change:
The Harnett County Development Services and Emergency Services Departments are requesting an amendment to Article VII., Section 6.4.1., General Fire Hydrant Requirements, to ensure compliance with
fire protection industry standards and best practices in the interest of public safety.
Suggested Statement-of-Consistency: (Staff concludes that…)
The requested Text Amendment is compatible with Harnett County regulatory documents and enhances
public safety. Therefore, it is recommended that this Text Amendment request be APPROVED.