End to End Hydrant Design, Installation & Commissioning
Fully engineered fire hydrant and booster pump systems designed to AS 2419.1:2021 and AS 2941:2013 standards for industrial, commercial, and high-density residential developments
AS 2419.1 Compliant | FPAS Accredited Practitioners | FRNSW Standard Booster Systems | 24/7 Emergency Support
Primary Components
Water Supply & Storage
Pipework & Valves
Hydrant Pump
Fire Rescue Booster
Hydrant, Hydrant Valve or Landing Valve & Coupling
Engineered Fire Hydrant Systems Built for Compliance & Reliability
A fire hydrant system is a critical water-based fire suppression network engineered to provide immediate, high-pressure water supply to Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) personnel during an emergency. Under the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standard AS 2419.1:2021, commercial, industrial, and multi-residential buildings require hydraulic calculations, dedicated booster assemblies, pipework, and pumpsets configured to meet exact flow and pressure ratings.
1. Full-Lifecycle Hydrant Services (Service Grid)
A. Hydraulic System Design & Engineering
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Custom hydraulic calculations ensuring minimum flow ($10\,\text{L/s}$ per hydrant outlet) and residual pressure requirements ($700\,\text{kPa}$ at the most hydraulically disadvantaged hydrant).
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Detailed AutoCAD schematics for Council, Certifier, and FRNSW approvals.
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Water mains pressure and flow testing to assess municipal feed adequacy.
B. Hydrant Booster & Pipework Installation
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Fabrication and installation of street-front FRNSW booster assemblies and suction connections.
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Internal landing valves, wet/dry ring mains, and external pillar hydrants in heavy-gauge ductile iron or galvanized steel.
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Above-ground and underground reticulation pipelines compliant with AS 2419.1.
C. Fire Hydrant Pump Sets (AS 2941:2013)
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Supply and installation of horizontal split-case, end-suction, and vertical turbine fire pumps.
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Dual pump set configurations (Duty Electric + Standby Diesel) with integrated control panels, acoustic enclosures, and jacking pumps to maintain baseline pressure.
D. AS 1851 Routine Maintenance, Overhauls & Testing
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6-monthly and annual flow and pressure testing to ensure standard compliance.
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5-yearly hydrostatic testing, booster valve overhaul, and pressure relief valve calibrations.
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Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) certification and sign-offs.
2. The 5-Step Delivery Process
| Step | Phase | Key Milestone / Deliverable |
| 01 | Site & Hydraulic Audit | Static head assessment, town main data logging, and architectural review. |
| 02 | AS 2419.1 Engineering | Hydraulic pipe sizing, pump selection, and certifier compliance submission. |
| 03 | Civil & Mechanical Install | Pipe reticulation, booster cabinet install, and pump set wiring. |
| 04 | Hydrostatic Commissioning | Proof testing at $1.5\times$ working pressure (min. $1700\,\text{kPa}$) and flow trials. |
| 05 | Certification & Sign-Off | FPAS endorsed commissioning documentation and AFSS integration. |
Q1: What are the main requirements of AS 2419.1:2021 for new fire hydrant systems?
Answer: AS 2419.1:2021 dictates the design, installation, and commissioning of fire hydrant systems in Australia. Key requirements include hydraulic calculations verifying simultaneous flow for fire brigades, standardized FRNSW booster connections, certified feed tanks where mains water is insufficient, and strict positioning of internal landing valves within specified hose-lay distances.
Q2: When is a dedicated fire hydrant pump required?
Answer: A dedicated fire pumpset is required when the available municipal town main pressure or flow rate cannot meet the minimum residual pressure (typically 700\kPa) at the most disadvantaged hydrant valve while delivering the design flow rate.
Q3: How often do commercial fire hydrant systems need hydrostatic testing in NSW?
Answer: Under AS 1851:2012, fire hydrant systems must undergo a comprehensive 5-yearly service. This includes a hydrostatic pressure test (typically tested to 1700\kPa or 1.5\times working pressure for 2 hours) to identify hidden pipe fractures, booster valve failures, or pressure leakages.
Q4: What is the difference between a fire hose reel and a fire hydrant system?
Answer: Fire hose reels (AS 2441) are first-attack systems designed for building occupants to combat small Class A fires in early stages. Fire hydrant systems (AS 2419.1) are high-capacity, high-pressure infrastructure designed exclusively for professional fire brigade deployment.