Fire Hydrant Testing
Water Main Flow & Pressure Testing
Water main flow and pressure data enables hydraulic designers to design reliable fire solutions. Never scramble to find room for that pump or tank after a fire brigade inspection again. We provide you with the right test, every time, in an average of 4 days.
Hydrant Commissioning to AS 2419.1 & Form 71
Commissioning fire hydrant systems give plumbers and builders the documentation they need to prove the job has been done right. We work to your schedule and we aim to avoid second call outs.
Street Hydrant Testing & Maintenance
Maintaining reticulation mains, fire hydrants and valves allows water utilities to deliver safe fire and drinking water to the communities they serve. HTC Group tests the flow and pressure of your fire hydrants in a community-minded matter for efficient hydrant replacement planning.
Fire System Maintenance
Fire Hydrant Maintenance
We keep the fire maintenance systems and records up to date so building owners and managers have one less thing to worry about. We set our own customer service standard by striking the balance between assured compliance, and minimising defect rectification expenses.
Fire Hose Reel Maintenance
Fire hose reels are an important tool in fire protection and are governed as such. It is required that your fire hose reels are inspected every six months each year according to the Australian Standard AS1851 – Routine Servicing Fire Protection System.
I have been in this Industry as a consultant for almost 40 years and have operated my own company for around 30 years and for me there are no other testing companies that can match HTC Group.
Qualifications
QBCC licence 15018810
Fire Protection – Water-Based Fire System Stream.
Details of how the QBCC licencing changes impacted hydrant testing contractors and HTC can be found in This article.
RPEQ Registration.
HTC can also certify and maintain fire hydrant systems as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland under RPEQ registration 16239. Section 42C(1) of the QBCC Act states that work can be conducted under the Professional Engineers Act.
HTC believes in setting our own customer service standard.
Communication
A clear scope of work and explanation of results is what you can expect to make you feel comfortable that your money is well spent.
Expertise
RPEQ and QBCC qualified engineers, fitters and plumbers mean we can solve unexpected problems and keep your project moving forward.
Speed
Responding to queries and conducting work in a timely manner puts valuable days back on your side to keep your deadlines stress free.
Technology
Custom built and standardised software and hardware allow us to complete our work efficiently and consistently to give you the results you need.
Referral Program
HTC Group is now offering pump-assisted commissioning and 5-yearly hydrant maintenance services across Victoria. If you know a Victorian plumber who would benefit from reliable and professional hydrant commissioning, send them our way. When they request a quote and mention your name, you’ll both receive a $100 Bunnings voucher as a thank you. Referrals must follow our terms and conditions* to be eligible.
*T&C: Referrals must be genuine third-party Victorian plumbing businesses requiring hydrant commissioning or maintenance services. Self-referrals are not eligible. The referred business must be new to HTC Group and not previously engaged or quoted by HTC Group within the past 12 months. The referral must be the first received for that business and must be mentioned at the time of the initial quote request. Voucher rewards are issued only once per referred business and are limited to one referrer per referral. HTC Group reserves the right to verify referrals and decline rewards for incomplete, duplicate, non-genuine, or promotional enquiries. Referral rewards may be withdrawn or withheld at HTC Group’s discretion if the program is misused.
Meet The Management Team
Daniel Barwick
Director & Engineer
Dan is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer (RPEQ and CPEng) with an understanding of fluid dynamics and a practical understanding of fire hydrant systems, AS2419, AS1851 and the associated legislation. He is a member of the AHSCA, NFIA, BPEQ and has presented to the AHSCA and helped develop hydrant testing methodologies with water Utilities in Queensland and Victoria. He is continuing to learn and is always appreciative of support from members of the industry.
Zenda Johnston
Operations Manager &
Business Development Manager
Zenda has been with HTC Group since May 2017 and is dedicated to ensuring the daily business operations run smoothly. With over 20 years of experience working in various roles in Construction, Dredging & Marine Construction, Legal, Real Estate and Retail industries, Zenda is driven by building strong relationships as she believes it is the foundation of everything she does, both professionally and personally.
Meet The Management Team
Keith Lees founded Hydraulic Testing and Certification in 2006 conducting water mains and fire hydrant flow and pressure testing for his own hydraulic consulting company. He started testing for his hydraulic consultant colleagues and continued to expand in the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.
Dan took ownership in 2015 with the aim to maintain Keith’s reputation in the industry. Since 2015, we have built a small but dedicated team that uses the most up to date technology and equipment to offer a consistent and high-quality service.
In September 2018, HTC had built a pump appliance truck for commissioning of boosted fire hydrant systems.
Since the beginning of 2022, Hydraulic Testing and Certification was rebranded to HTC Group as part of the introduction of fire protection services.
HTC Group believes in the small but valuable role we play in supporting our clients in all things relating to fire hydrants and reticulation mains.
Giving Back
HTC Group donates a small percentage of our profits to the Shantipara Association for Education in the remote town of Satkhira, Chittagong District in Bangladesh. The Shantipara Association for Education was established in 2009 and their first target was for “no child to miss Primary School (Grade 1 to 5)”.
That goal has now been achieved and 100% of the children in the area are completing Primary School. More exciting is that four students have graduated from college and two have returned to help teach the students.
Donations have contributed to a number of initiatives aimed at meet the needs of the community.