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 Construction Code.- fire-fighting operations; and
- the floor area of the building; and
- the fire hazard.
The minimum unassisted residual pressure required at the feed fire hydrant is 150 kPa at not less than 10 l/s.
Inspection, testing, maintenance and record-keeping
Fire system testers follow AS 1851-2012—Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.AS 1851-2012 sets out routine maintenance schedules for fire professionals to inspect, test, perform preventive maintenance and survey fire systems. Each of these activities have their own set of requirements. It is designed to ensure that all fire equipment is in optimal working condition at any given period especially in the event of a fire.
- Perform scheduled maintenance activities
- Record the result
- Report activity; then
- Issue Annual Condition Report
The following are the testing frequencies set out by AS 1851:
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Six-monthly
- Yearly
- Five-yearly
Currently, there is no requirement to be accredited to install or do routine maintenance, testing and servicing of essential fire safety measures (source: Fair Trading NSW) but it is important to let experts do the job. From 13 February 2025 or 18 months after an accreditation scheme is approved (whichever occurs first), building owners will be required to use an accredited person(s) to certify installed fire safety measures before a Fire Safety Certificate is issued.
Boost and Flow Testing Sydney specialises in yearly and five-yearly testing schedules and complies with latest NSW fire safety regulations. We have been testing hydrant systems for building owners, fire companies, hydraulic consultants and the like for 15 years. Call us at 1300 126 678 or send an enquiry to find out how we can help with your testing needs.
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