An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for installation of dry hydrants.

This bill requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to install dry hydrants on new, modified, or rehabilitated bridges that cross bodies of water, provided specific safety and accessibility conditions are met. These conditions include ensuring the water source can supply enough water during droughts, placing the hydrant within 25 feet of a road and 800 feet of an inhabited building or historic site, and confirming the installation would improve local fire suppression capabilities. The law also directs the department to choose the location closest to the roadway if multiple suitable sites exist, with the changes taking effect 60 days after the bill is enacted.