Question 1

Does my commercial building need a fire water tank?

Accepted Answer

The requirement for a fire water storage tank is determined by the fire engineer's report for your building, the applicable BCA/NCC fire system design, and local authority requirements. If your building has or requires a fire sprinkler system, suppression system, or hydrant system, a compliant water storage tank is typically required.

Question 2

How often does a commercial fire water tank need to be inspected?

Accepted Answer

Under AS1851, fire protection system components — including water storage tanks — require annual inspection and maintenance. PC Water Infrastructure provides AS1851 annual inspection services for commercial fire water tanks.

Question 3

What happens if my fire water tank fails AS1851 inspection?

Accepted Answer

If your tank fails annual inspection, it needs to be remediated to return to compliance. Depending on the findings, this might involve RPVC liner installation, structural repair, fitting replacement, or capacity verification. PC Water Infrastructure can assess and remediate tanks that have failed inspection.

Question 4

Does fire water tank compliance affect my building insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. An AS2304 compliant fire water tank and current AS1851 annual inspection are typically conditions of commercial property insurance. Non-compliance can void insurance coverage in the event of a fire — a significant financial risk for property owners.

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What Commercial Property Owners Face

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