Fire hydrant system in existing building or premises
When a consent authority (e.g. Council) is assessing the adequacy of an existing fire hydrant system installed in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance 70 and Ministerial Specification 10 (or earlier), FRNSW recommend that the system be upgraded to meet the requirements of AS 2419.1:2021 to facilitate the needs of FRNSW appropriate to firefighting operations.
Additionally, any existing fire hydrant system that incorporates an internal booster connection for portable relay pumps (e.g. under Ordinance 70, AS 2419.1–1994) should be upgraded to remove the portable relay pump connection.
FRNSW acknowledge that all aspects of AS 2419.1:2021 may not be able to be complied with due to the characteristics and constraints of the existing fire hydrant system and/or building or premises. A bespoke upgrade solution may be required.
Note: There are differences between design standards which may make upgrading some requirements to comply with the latest Standard impractical.
Updated: 12th September 2024