How does a hydrant booster work

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More Information. Fire hydrants may be used to control the spread of a fire, protect neighbouring properties and extinguish an outbreak of fires. The fire hydrant systems are access points that allow fire authorities to connect hoses and quickly disperse large amounts of water to extinguish flames. Fire Hydrant systems need to be regularly inspected, tested and maintained to ensure continued readiness for use.

In order to have a working fire hydrant system there are several components that should be in place:. This can be from street main water pipes, a static water tank or a dam.

There should be some form of automatic replenishment of any water that is used, evaporates or leaks. Consider the capacity of the water supply and whether it would be adequate to address a large fire. The pipes and valves should allow water to flow from the water reservoir to the hydrant area without restrictions.

The size of the pipes and valves should be determined based on the water supply requirements and a hydraulic analysis along with Australian Standards guidelines from AS Under normal circumstances, a fire hydrant system is pressurised with water ready for emergency use. When a hydrant valve is opened, the system experiences a drop in water pressure.

The drop in water pressure is detected by a pressure switch which in turn starts the booster pump s , drawing water from the water supply to increase the water pressure of the system. Water from the hydrant is then directed through the layflat fire hose to a nozzle which is then directed to the seat of a fire.

During a fire the fire brigade may provide additional water and boost the water pressure to satisfy the demands of the fire hydrant system. This is carried out by connecting a fire appliance truck between an alternate water supply and the booster connection. Fire hydrant systems require periodic inspections monthly, 6-monthly, yearly and 5-yearly , tests and survey to determine the system is operating and is maintained in a state that enables it to fulfil its purpose.

Australian Standard AS sets out the requirements for the maintenance and Australian Standard AS sets out the minimum performance requirements for the operation of the operation of the system. Fire hydrant systems are an active fire protection system that is installed as part of an overall strategy for the protection of life within a building.

The Building Code of Australia sets out the deemed-to-satisfy requirements for safety measures including fire hydrant systems that in buildings. Firewize policy is one of continuous improvement, details of products, procedures or methods described within this document are subject to change without notice. All information provided here is believed to be correct at the time of publication.

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