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Fire Hydrant Requirements in NSW

System design, installation and commissioning Fire system installers follow AS 2419—Fire hydrant systems – System design, installation and commissioning and in accordance to Part E1 of the National...

Fire Hydrant Pressure Testing

Hydrostatic pressure testing is a process of filling a fire hydrant or booster system with water and pressurising it to test its ability to withstand the designated pressure that would be applied...

Fire Hydrant Maintenance Becoming Mandatory in NSW

Background A 2021 audit commissioned by the Office of the Building Commissioner found recommendations in ways to improve fire safety in class 2 residential buildings. These recommendations involve...

Fire Brigade Booster Operation and Standards

In fire emergencies where the main water source does not provide sufficient pressure to reach higher or more difficult areas, firefighters attach a hose from the main hydrant to the firetruck, boost...