Building certification for fire hydrants in Toowoomba

Compliance with Standards

The system must comply with the NCC (Volume 1) and the specific requirements of AS 2419.1:2021 for design, installation, and commissioning.

Design and Installation

The system must be designed by a qualified professional and installed by a contractor holding the correct occupational licence from the QBCC or Plumbing Industry Council.

Flow and Pressure Testing

The street hydrant must be tested to ensure it can deliver the required flow and pressure specified in AS 2419.1. You must provide documentation (Form 72) of these tests as part of the building certification process, as per the Queensland Fire Department guidelines.

Commissioning and Certification

A qualified professional must test and certify the installed system's compliance with the NCC and other relevant standards. The building certifier will use this information for final approval.

Maintenance

Ongoing maintenance is mandatory under the Queensland Development Code – Mandatory Part (MP) 6.1 and AS 1851. Building owners must keep maintenance records to prove ongoing compliance.  

How to meet the requirements

Engage qualified professionals

Hire a licensed fire safety system designer and an installer with the appropriate QBCC or Plumbing Industry Council licence.

Liaise with the local water authority

Ensure any street hydrant used for your design is suitable and that you have permission to use it.

Obtain testing and commissioning

Engage a qualified person to perform the flow and pressure testing and to commission the system. This includes obtaining Form 72.

Submit documentation to the building certifier

Provide the completed Form 72 and all other required documentation to the building certifier as part of the certification process.

Arrange for ongoing maintenance

The building owner is responsible for ensuring the system is regularly inspected and maintained by a qualified professional.

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