An audit asks a building two questions about its hydrants. Do they work, and can you show when they were last checked.
Victorian Fire Protection runs fire hydrant services on a proper cycle that answers both at once. AS1851 sets a biannual inspection with five yearly flow testing, and the Building Code of Australia backs that schedule.
The inspection starts outside. Chains, caps and paint are checked, and the technician confirms the hydrant opens easily and is recognisable to a crew arriving in a hurry.
Components then get reviewed for deterioration and damage. Damaged parts are replaced, the valve stem is lubricated, leaking hydrants are repaired, and break off flanges are raised or lowered until they are set at the right depth.
Accredited fire technicians carry out fire hydrant services on this cycle, which is what keeps a record standing up when somebody comes looking for it.
Get in touch with the team to map an inspection cycle before the next annual report falls due.
