Professional Fire Hydrant Servicing
Why Regular Testing is Important
Fire Hydrants must be tested at least annually by a competent individual to ensure compliance with BS9990:2015. Those in public areas are commonly maintained by local water authorities or the fire brigade. If the hydrant is located on privately owned land, the responsibility for testing and maintenance lies with the property owner/manager.
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In these cases it’s important to engage an experienced company, such as Fire Sprinkler Servicing Ltd, to carry out the annual maintenance, ensuring your Fire Hydrants are fully operational if needed in an emergency and remain fully compliant
What is involved in a Fire Hydrant Service
Barrier Set Up
Safety barriers are set up to cordon off the area from pedestrians and other personnel not involved in the work.
Hydrant Flushing
After connecting a standpipe, the hydrant will be opened and flushed out to remove any debris from it’s stagnant period.
Signage Checks
Engineers will check to see the hydrant lid is painted yellow, there is proper signage in place indicating the hydrants location/distance from sign.
Flow and Pressure Testing
A flow meter will be connected, and the full flow rate of the hydrant will be measured in litres per minute. Following this, a static pressure reading will be taken in BAR.
Visual Inspection
The hydrant lid will be removed, and visible valve and pipework will be inspected for signs of damage and leaks.
Detailed Job Report
Following the service, a detailed report will be create with all findings and flow/pressure readings. Photos of readings will be included along with any remedial advisories.
Why Choose FSS Ltd?
With years of experience in fire safety systems, our team ensures every fire hydrant test is carried out to the highest standard. From administration support to being on-site, we pride ourselves on reliability, attention to detail and thorough reporting to help you stay compliant and your hydrant network always ready.
Contact our team of experts
Contact us to discuss your servicing requirements. Our services are available across the whole of Mainland UK.