We offer a range of services for designers to assist in preparations for appropriate fire service installations, including:
Water pressure certificates to assist hydraulic designers to find an appropriate design of fire-fighting systems to suit a development. This is a prepaid service through our online application. Please allow up to 20 working days for the processing of your request.
Sizing requirements for standard metered and unmetered services including 25mm, 32mm, 40mm and 50mm. Services above 50mm are considered non-standard and require approval before installation.
Fire service lines proposed to serve a development that is greater in diameter than the water main diameter shall be augmented to the same size or larger (as approved by us) at the developer’s full cost. The extent of the augmentation shall be determined by Shoalhaven Water.
Storage/break tanks are not permitted on any water booster pumps directly connected to any water main. Where pumps are required (as nominated by the hydraulic engineer), the applicant must provide storage/break tank(s) for fire-fighting supply in accordance with AS2419 and AS3500.
Annual fire safety statement information
Annual fire safety statements confirm the safety measures installed in a building are capable of performing to the required standard and that the building complies with regulations in terms of fire prevention measures.
For more information, follow the link to Shoalhaven City Council's Annual Fire Safety Statement Program or contact Council's fire safety assistant on 1300 293 111.