Request a fire hydrant test
Do you work for an insurance company and need to perform a water pressure test, flow test or hydraulic test on a fire hydrant? Find out how to get a temporary use permit here.
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To have residual pressure tests conducted on a fire hydrant or to identify the source of a leak on public property, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
Fees
Taxes included.
Temporary use permit | Amount |
|---|---|
For monitoring during residual pressure tests | $397.60 |
Test to identify the source of a leak on public property | $471.20 |
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Communication channels
Direction du développement du territoire Division des études techniques
Suite 600
Montréal, QC H2N 2H8
Send your completed application form (in French) and your documents at least 2 business days before work is scheduled to begin.
To have residual pressure tests conducted on a fire hydrant or to identify the source of a leak on public property, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
Communication channels
By phone
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To have residual pressure tests conducted on a fire hydrant or to identify the source of a leak on public property, contact the borough.
There are no tests during freezing temperatures between November 15 and April 15.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
Fees
Taxes included.
Temporary use permit | Amount |
|---|---|
For monitoring during residual pressure tests | $397.60 |
Test to identify the source of a leak on public property | $471.20 |
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Communication channels
By e-mail
Send your completed application form (in French) and your documents at least five business days before work is scheduled to begin
To have residual pressure tests conducted on a fire hydrant or to identify the source of a leak on public property, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
Fees
Taxes included.
Temporary use permit | Amount |
|---|---|
For monitoring during residual pressure tests | $397.60 |
Test to identify the source of a leak on public property | $471.20 |
Document
Submit a request
Direction des travaux publics, Service Aqueduc et égout
Montréal, QC H8S 1V6
Send the completed form along with your cheque. Please provide the hydrant location and, if possible, the hydrant number.
To have flow tests conducted on a fire hydrant, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
Applications are accepted beginning on March 1.
Rates
Water flow or pressure test | Prices |
|---|---|
Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. | $150 |
Outside these hours | $390 |
Application submitted within 48 working hours without an appointment | $390 |
Communication channels
Montréal, QC H8R 4A8
Apply for your permit by e-mail and come to our offices to make the payment depending on the duration of the permit.
Method of payment
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Visa or MasterCard
- Cash
Please apply at least 3 working days before the planned date of use. Payment must be made at the Accès Montréal - LaSalle office.
To have flow tests, residual pressure tests or a hydraulic test conducted on a fire hydrant, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
No tests are conducted between December 1 and April 30.
Fees
For monitoring during residual pressure tests: $397.60 (taxes included)
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Communication channels
By e-mail
Send your completed application form (in French) mention the address in the subject line of the email.
To have residual pressure tests conducted on a fire hydrant or to identify the source of a leak on public property, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
Fees
Taxes included.
Temporary use permit | Amount |
|---|---|
For monitoring during residual pressure tests | $397.60 |
Test to identify the source of a leak on public property | $471.20 |
Document
Communication channels
By e-mail
To have residual pressure tests conducted on a fire hydrant or to identify the source of a leak on public property, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
Fees
Temporary use permit | Amount |
|---|---|
For monitoring during residual pressure tests | $397.60 |
Test to identify the source of a leak on public property | $471.20 |
Submit a request
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To have residual pressure tests conducted on a fire hydrant or to identify the source of a leak on public property, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
Fees
Taxes included.
Temporary use permit | Amount |
|---|---|
For monitoring during residual pressure tests | $397.60 |
Test to identify the source of a leak on public property | $471.20 |
Document
Communication channels
By e-mail
Send your completed application form (in French) and your documents at least 4 business days before work is scheduled to begin.
To have flow tests conducted on a fire hydrant, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
Communication channels
By phone
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To have residual pressure tests conducted on a fire hydrant or to identify the source of a leak on public property, please fill the form (in French) and contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
Fees
Taxes included.
Temporary use permit | Amount |
|---|---|
Monitoring during residual pressure tests | $397.60 |
Test to identify the source of a leak on public property | $471.20 |
Document
Communication channels
Direction des travaux publics
Montréal, QC H2V 0A8
To have residual pressure tests conducted on a fire hydrant or to identify the source of a leak on public property, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
How to apply
Send us this information:
- Company name, address, phone number and e-mail
- Reason for using the fire hydrant
- Location of the work, with plans if necessary
- Planned dates of use
- If a specific fire hydrant is required, please provide its number or exact location
- The contract or purchase order number, if a contract awarded by the city is involved
Fees
Taxes included.
Type of test | Amount |
|---|---|
Residual pressure tests | $397.60 |
Test to identify the source of a leak on public property | $471.20 |
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Request a test
Direction des travaux publics
Send your form (in French) and your documents at least 10 business days before work is scheduled to begin.
To have residual pressure tests conducted on a fire hydrant or to identify the source of a leak on public property, you must first apply for a temporary use permit for a fire hydrant.
To do so, please complete the form below and pay the fee.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
There are no residual pressure tests between November 15 and April 15 because when there is ice on the ground, they could compromise pedestrians’ safety.
Fees
Taxes included.
Temporary use permit | Amount |
|---|---|
For monitoring during residual pressure tests | $397.60 |
Test to identify the source of a leak on public property | $471.20 |
Document
Apply
Division de l’urbanisme, des permis et de l'inspection
Montréal, QC H1B 2Z1
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
Please submit the form at least five working days before work is scheduled to begin.
Division de l’urbanisme, des permis et de l’inspection
Please submit the form at least five working days before work is scheduled to begin.
To have flow tests, residual pressure tests or a hydraulic test conducted on a fire hydrant, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
Fees
Taxes included.
Type of test | Amount |
|---|---|
For monitoring during residual pressure tests | $397.60 |
Test to identify the source of a leak on public property | $471.20 |
Document
Apply
By e-mail
To have flow tests conducted on a fire hydrant, go to the Accès Montréal Office of the borough.
Upon receipt of the form and the payment, an instruction sheet will be provided to you and you will need to contact the Section de l’aqueduc to make an appointment for the test. Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests. You can find all the information on the instruction sheet.
No permits are issued between November 2 and March 31.
Fees
Taxes included.
Flow test | $397.60 |
|---|
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Communication channels
In person
Montréal, QC H4M 2M7
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
Fill out the application form (see above) and bring it to our offices to make payment.
To have flow tests, residual pressure tests or a hydraulic test conducted on a fire hydrant, contact the borough.
Fees
Residual pressure tests | ||
|---|---|---|
From Monday to Friday, between 7:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. | $107 | |
After working hours | $214 |
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Communication channels
Division des études techniques
Montréal, QC H1P 1X5
Send your completed application form (in French) and your documents before work is scheduled to begin.
Division des études techniques
To have flow test conducted (flow measurement, static and residual pressure, National Fire Protection Association test), you must complete the attached form and send it by e-mail at least 3 working days before the desired date of use.
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Communication channels
By e-mail
To have residual pressure tests conducted on a fire hydrant or to identify the source of a leak on public property, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
No tests are allowed between December 1 and April 15.
Fees
Taxes included.
Temporary use permit | Amount |
|---|---|
For monitoring during residual pressure tests | $397.60 |
Test to identify the source of a leak on public property | $471.20 |
Document
Communication channels
To have residual pressure tests conducted on a fire hydrant or to identify the source of a leak on public property, contact the borough.
Municipal employees are in charge of operating fire hydrants during tests.
Fees
Taxes included.
Temporary use permit | Amount |
|---|---|
For monitoring during residual pressure tests | $397.60 |
Test to identify the source of a leak on public property | $471.20 |
Document
Communication channels
By e-mail
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