In 2018, a Brisbane body corporate located in Kangaroo Point pleaded guilty to 21 breaches of the Fire and Emergency Services Act and Building Fire Safety Regulation. Find out what went wrong and how it could have been easily resolved.
Read MoreIn 2017, a company and body corporate in Townsville; Reelaw Pty Ltd and Body Corporate for Metro Community Title Scheme 28454, were slapped with fines totalling $42,000 for breaching fire safety regulations.
Read MoreThe owner of the property can choose to modify the design of the fire hydrant system to rectify a failed hydrant flow test without installing a fire pump. Read on to learn how.
Read MoreWhen you fail your hydrant flow test, some fire maintenance companies may recommend the installation of a fire pump, however, there are several checks that can lead to a simpler solution.
Read MoreOwn a commercial building without an onsite hydrant system? Chances are, YOU, not the council, are responsible for maintaining the street hydrants. So here’s how to cover yourself…
Read MoreRead this guide and learn how to ensure your premise complies with the Queensland Development Code and is protected in the event of a blaze.
Read MoreHydraulic Testing & Certification is excited to announce, David Hopgood as the newest member of our team as a Hydrant Technician
Read MoreOn the 1st of May 2021 QBCC licences transitioned to a new framework. This article explains the implications relating to hydrant testing. Call HTC on 0429 000 302 for more information.
Read MoreThere is some confusion between hydrostatic pressure tests required for Commissioning (to AS2419) and 5 yearly Maintenance (AS1851). It’s not surprising given they have the same name.
Read MoreCheck out the story behind the HTC Pump Truck which we use for the commissioning of boosted fire hydrant systems. If you need hydrant testing you may see it around.
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