Hydrant & Sprinkler Booster Australian Standards

Description

Refer AS2419.1 2017 for full industry requirements and further details.

Some important considerations when buying or installing a Hydrant Booster Assembly;

Positioned where it is easily identifiable and accessible for fire fighters and tenders. – in front or on the approach to the building
Must be installed to NCC and applicable Australian standards eg AS2419.1 for hydrants.
Pipework from water mains to backflow must be Watermarked approved.
First Isolation valve from the water main into the backflow must be Watermarked approved.
Butterfly Valves must be gear operated and approved to international standards and/or Active Fire
An isolation valve must be installed under the booster.
Gate Valves must be OSY and approved to international standards and/or Active Fire
All 65mm Storz Adaptors must be forged.
There must be clearance of MIN 100mm around all handwheels
Must be at least 750mm above FGL and no higher than 1200mm except when installed as an “I Pattern”. (600mm – 1200MM)