Fire Hydrant Testing
Private underground fire hydrants require regular inspection in accordance with British Standards BS9990 to ensure that they will work in an emergency situation allowing the fire brigade to connect their hoses in the vicinity of the fire to access water more easily. Since 1989, it has been the responsibility of a building's owner / occupier to keep its fire hydrant systems in working order.
Fire hydrants should be inspected and tested at least once per year (Ideally between March and November due to the threat of freezing conditions in the winter months)
When a fire hydrant test in carried out we check the hydrant water pressure, hydrant flow rate, hydrant condition, hydrant pit and structure condition and the area directly around the pit itself including fire hydrant signs. The results are then recorded on a test certificate for each fire hydrant. Each fire hydrant test certificate also shows photos of the test and any deficiencies.
Our testing will show if your fire hydrants are achieving the required flow rates as requested by your local fire brigade or fire risk assessment (This is your responsibility to obtain this information)
Should there be any small parts required like false spindles, hydrant caps and H plate signs these can be fitted during the testing to ensure the hydrants work and can be identified as they should at all times. We can also paint the fire hydrant covers yellow should they be fading or not painted at all.
If your Fire Hydrants are set too deep in the hydrant pit we can have hydrant extension pipes manufactured which ensure standpipes are easier to attach in an emergency situation.
We only use fire hydrant flow meters supplied by Vernon Morris who are the UK's most trusted suppliers of fire hydrant testing equipment.
There are not many fire protection businesses who have the ability to test fire hydrants and also carry out remedial works. If your business has a requirement for fire hydrant testing please contact us for competitive pricing and availability.
We also offer discounts for businesses with multiple fire hydrants on one site.
Contact us using our form or call our friendly team for a completely free, no hassle quotation. If you prefer we can also visit you free of charge to discuss your fire hydrant testing requirements.