Fire Hose Reels

All hose reels must be serviced every six months, and maintained as detailed in Australia Standard 1851, Section 3 Part 2. Each inspection must be recorded as detailed in Australia Standard 1851, Section 4, Part 2.
Fire hose reels are provided for use by occupants as a 'first attack' firefighting measure but may, in some instances, also be used by firefighters.
When stowing a fire hose reel, it is important to first attach the nozzle end to the hose reel valve, then close the hose reel valve, then open the nozzle to relieve any pressure in the wound hose, then close the nozzle. This achieves two principle objectives:

• A depressurised hose and hose reel seal will last longer than if permanently pressurised.
• When the hose reel is next used, the operator will be forced to turn on the isolating valve, thus charging the hose reel with pressurised water supply, before being able to drag the hose to the fire. A potential danger exists if the operator reaches the fire and finds no water is available because the hose reel valve is still closed.

• Registered permit holders may perform minor maintenance on fire hydrants.  Any major work must be performed by a licensed plumber.
• Fire hydrants must be maintained as detailed in the maintenance schedules of Australian Standard 1851, Part 4.
• All inspection, testing, service and maintenance procedures must be recorded as detailed in Section 2.2 of Australia Standard 1851, Part 4.

Fire hydrant systems are installed in buildings to help fire fighters quickly attack the fire. Essentially, a hydrant system is a water reticulation system used to transport water in order to limit the amount of hose that fire fighters have to lay; thus speeding up the fire fighting process.

Fire hydrants are for the sole use of trained fire fighters (which includes factory fire fighting teams). Because of the high pressures available serious injury can occur if untrained persons attempt to operate the equipment connected to such installations.

Fire hydrant systems sometimes include ancillary parts essential to their effective operation such as pumps, tanks and fire service booster connections. These systems must be maintained and regularly tested if they are to be effective when needed. The placement of such equipment needs to closely interface with fire service operational procedure; simply complying with deemed to satisfy code provisions is a potential recipe for disaster. For any advice regarding these systems, old or new, please ask the intended users.

Fire Hydrants & Fittings

Fire Pumpsets Diesel & Electric

Fire Sprinkler Pumpsets Fire Service Plus Pumps supplies a complete range of fire sprinkler pumpsets for applications such as high-rise buildings, low-rise buildings, hospitals, mine sites, industrial factories and processing plants. Units can be supplied to comply with the following standards: AS2941/AS2118 NFPA20 and FM ESFR and high-hazard systems
Diesel & Electric Hydrant Booster Pumps Fully packaged diesel and/or electric hydrant booster pumpsets, are in accordance with both AS2914 and AS2419. Suction, discharge and bypass pipework available as optional extras. Common manifold pipework for electric/diesel hydrant sets can be supplied. All pipework in accordance with AS2914 and AS2419. Additional items such as: Annubar test line Pressure-sustaining/relief valves.
Fire Hose Reel & Jacking Pumps Fire Service Plus produces a range of fire hose reel and jacking pumpsets electrically driven and set for automatic start/stop. Compliance with AS2941 available Galvanised base frame Discharge isolating valve Hydro-pneumatic pressure gauge Suction check valve Special two-way valve Options: Weatherproof units Flow switch control Integrated by-pass pipework & valves Conforming to AS2941