Conditions of connection for fire sprinkler systems.
From March 1 2008 projects need to meet the following requirements when seeking to connect to South East Water’s assets:
- Confirmation that the system design incorporates all necessary features called for in AS1851:2005 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment and or subsequent versions of AS1851 to allow monthly testing of the Fire Sprinkler System
- Where booster pumps are required, the system must incorporate recirculating equipment such as storage tanks or other methods to reduce or eliminate the waste of test water. A minimum of 80 percent of test water must be recirculated
- Installation of a magnetic flow meter to register all water used through the fire system.
For further information call 131 694.