What do the Australian Standards mean?

3 Yearly testing to AS 1851.4-1992

This standard calls for a 3 yearly town’s main flow test; an onsite pump set flow test if onsite pumps are installed and a booster flow test. This is normally for buildings built before 2006.

3 & 6 Yearly testing to AS 1851.4-1992

This standard calls for a 3 yearly town’s main flow test; an onsite pump set flow test if onsite pumps are installed and a booster flow test. This is normally for buildings built before 2006. This also calls for a 6 yearly 2 hour hydrostatic pressure test to be performed to the hydrant system.

Yearly testing to AS 1851-2005 & 2012

 This standard calls for a yearly town’s main flow test; an onsite pump set flow test if onsite pumps are installed. This is normally for buildings built after 2006.

5 yearly testing to AS 1851-2005 & 2012

This is basically the same as a 3 & 6 yearly test, however it is performed on a 5 yearly basis.

This standard calls for a yearly town’s main flow test; an onsite pump set flow test if onsite pumps are installed and a 5 yearly booster flow test. This also calls for a 5 yearly 2 hour hydrostatic pressure test to be performed to the hydrant system. (Victorian Building Authority Practice Note 2014-38)