Our History
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 purchased the business 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 2018 we built a pump appliance to allow us to commission boosted fire hydrant systems. In 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.
Rebranding
Hydraulic Testing and Certification is now trading as HTC Group!
The change comes as we enter the fire maintenance market and includes a refreshed brand and new website.
Our aim is to offer something surprisingly unique… a positive experience dealing with a fire maintenance contractor! If you know a Queensland based building owner, manager or body corporate who is looking for a change in fire service providers please put them in touch.
Our Values
Our commitment is to use innovative technology to provide exceptional customer service and superior testing and certification. We are We develop professionally through expanding our capabilities and aim to set a new customer service standard in the fire industry.
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 19 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.
What our clients say
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.
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.