Pick up the incorrect statement from the following regarding fire hydrants
(A) Fire hydrants are fitted in water mains at 100 m to 150 m apart at fire
(B) The minimum water pressure hydrants, is kept 1.5 kg/cm2
(C) The water at pressure 1 to 1.5 kg/cm2
 is made available for 4 to 5 hours for constant use
(D) None of these

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Answer :

(D) None of these

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