This Hydrant & Booster Flow Testing SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) covers routine flow rate and pressure testing of fire hydrants and booster assemblies during scheduled fire protection maintenance. It sets out impairment notification, identifying the right valves, traffic control, connecting gauges, opening valves slowly, recording pressure and flow readings, controlling discharge water, and fully reinstating the system before leaving site. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Fire protection service and maintenance companies
Fire hydrant and booster testing technicians
Facilities and building managers
Plumbing contractors working on fire services
Industrial sites and commercial property owners
Use it to
Train and induct workers in exactly how you expect the task to be done
Keep a clear reference at the machine, in the vehicle or on site
Record competency with the built-in sign-off
Show clients, insurers and auditors your safe work methods are written down
What this SOP covers
Impact injury from high-pressure water discharge
Hose whip if a hose, coupling or gauge fails under pressure
Slips on wet, muddy or icy ground around the test area
Being struck by vehicles near roadways, driveways or public areas
Strain from stiff or seized valves and heavy hoses
Cuts, crush injuries or trapped fingers from covers, pit lids and spindles
Leaving the fire protection system impaired after testing
Contact with contaminated or silty discharge water
What's included
8 pre-operational checks, from licences and the asset register to impairment notification, gauges, traffic control and discharge points
A 10-step operating procedure covering connecting gauges, opening valves slowly, recording static and residual pressure and flow, and controlling discharge
Isolation and energy control for identifying valves, tagging out sections and fully reinstating the system
8 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for hose or valve failure, uncontrolled discharge, injuries and an impaired system
PPE checklist and a list of related documents
Competency acknowledgement and worker sign-off
Space for your logo, SOP number, version and review dates
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing an SOP from a blank page
Written as clear, numbered steps that workers can follow on the job
Fully editable, so you can match it to your equipment, site and how your team works
The competency sign-off gives you a training record from day one
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, company name, SOP number and dates.
Check it suits your equipment and site, and edit anything you need to.
Train your workers and have them sign the competency acknowledgement.
Need more than one SOP?
This SOP is also included in the Ultimate Fire Services SOP Bundle. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Does it cover installing new hydrant systems?
No. Design, installation and commissioning of new hydrant systems, fire pump servicing beyond the booster connection, and firefighting use are outside its scope.
What if the system can't be reinstated?
It's treated as impaired and managed under the Fire Protection System Impairment procedure, including any interim fire safety monitoring, until it's restored.
Does it include traffic management?
Yes. Traffic management, signage or barricades are set up wherever testing happens near a roadway, driveway or public area.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any step, check or hazard, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
