The typical distance that you must park from a fire hydrant is generally 15 feet (approximately 4.5 meters) in most places to allow emergency access. However, some locations have slightly different rules:
- Most states in the U.S. require a minimum of 15 feet from a fire hydrant.
- Some states allow shorter distances, e.g., 10 feet in Connecticut, New Jersey, Oregon; 5 feet in Iowa; 6 feet in Vermont; 7.5 feet in Tennessee; 8 feet in Rhode Island.
- In Ontario, Canada, the distance is 3 meters (about 9 feet).
- Specific regulations may slightly vary by jurisdiction, but the main intention is to keep the area clear for emergency firefighting access.
Therefore, the safe and common standard to park near a fire hydrant is at least 15 feet away from it, unless local laws specify otherwise.
