Australian Standard AS 2419.1 sets out the requirements for the system design, installation and commissioning of fire hydrant installations. The Standard also sets out specific requirements for a block plan to communicate the baseline data including system design, installation and performance criteria.
AS1851 is the Australian Standard for the Routine Servicing of a fire protection systems and equipment. In certain circumstances, it is vital that we know the installation Standard that a fire protection system or equipment has been installed and approved ("the Approved Design") in order for us to have a reference point for comparative performance.
In a building, a fire hydrant system is a safety measure or emergency equipment required in some buildings that comprises a series of components that when assembled together provide a source of water to assist fire authorities in a fire.