Annual testing of fire hydrants to verify adequate flow and pressure for fire brigade operations. Compliance certificate issued on completion.
Fire hydrants are access points into the mains water supply that allow the fire brigade to connect their appliances and draw large volumes of water quickly. Street hydrants are managed by water companies, but private hydrants — those located on private land — are the responsibility of the landowner or building manager.
Private hydrants are common on industrial estates, hospital grounds, large commercial sites, and housing developments. If they are not regularly tested and maintained, there is a real risk that they will fail to deliver adequate flow and pressure when the fire service needs them most.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, responsible persons must ensure that fire-fighting facilities and equipment — including private hydrants — are maintained in efficient working order. The relevant maintenance standard is BS 9990 and guidance from water companies and local fire authorities. Annual testing is the accepted standard.
Our engineers carry out a full flow and pressure test together with a physical inspection of each hydrant and its surroundings.
If you own or manage a property with hydrants on private land, you are responsible for their maintenance. This typically includes:
A compliance certificate is issued confirming that the hydrant meets the required flow and pressure standards. Stored in your online portal and renewed each year.
Any defects — whether physical damage, inadequate flow, or access issues — are clearly listed in your portal with an itemised remedial quote for approval.
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