AS 2419.3-2012 (2013) PDF

Full title and description

AS 2419.3—2012 (reissued with Amendment 1, 2013) — Fire hydrant installations — Part 3: Fire brigade booster connections. This Australian Standard specifies requirements for the design, manufacture, performance and testing of booster (fire brigade) connections intended for use with fire hydrant and sprinkler systems.

Abstract

This part of AS 2419 sets out product and performance requirements, test methods and marking for fire brigade booster connections used on hydrant and sprinkler systems, including design details, material requirements, non-return valves, pressure tests, endurance and pressure-loss characteristics, and guidance appendices on couplings, purchasing information and test procedures.

General information

• Status: Current (second edition 2012; reissued incorporating Amendment No.1 in 2013).
• Publication date: Published 7 June 2012; Amendment No.1 issued August 2013.
• Publisher: Standards Australia (prepared by Committee FP‑009).
• ICS / categories: Fire protection / Fire‑fighting (ICS 13.220 — fire‑fighting category).
• Edition / version: AS 2419.3—2012 (second edition); reissued with Amendment 1 (2013).
• Number of pages: 31 pages.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction, performance and testing of fire brigade booster connection(s) suitable for installations as part of fire hydrant systems and sprinkler systems. Appendices provide information on hose coupling types, purchasing guidance and detailed test procedures referenced in the normative clauses.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and application of fire brigade booster connections and allowable working pressures.
• Material requirements (corrosion/dezincification resistance, elastomers, castings).
• Design and manufacture: cast-bodied and pipe-bodied booster designs, inlet/outlet connections, valves and drains.
• Non‑return valve types (flap and spring‑operated) and requirements for inlet/outlet arrangements.
• Performance and testing: production and type tests, pressure tests, pressure‑retention, sensitivity, pressure‑loss and endurance tests.
• Marking, blanking caps/plugs, pressure gauge requirements and reporting of test results.
• Informative appendices on couplings, purchasing information and detailed test procedures and certification guidance.

Typical use and users

Used by fire protection engineers, sprinkler and hydrant system designers, component manufacturers, testing bodies, building services consultants, municipal and emergency services authorities, and procurement/specification teams who require approved booster connection designs and test criteria for fire‑fighting interfaces.

Related standards

Closely associated with other parts of the AS 2419 series (notably AS 2419.1 — system design, installation and commissioning) and referenced Australian standards covering materials, gauges, couplings and sprinkler installations (examples include AS 2419.1, AS 2118.1 and material standards cited within AS 2419.3). The 2012 edition superseded AS 2419.3—1996 and was reissued with Amendment No.1 (2013).

Keywords

Fire brigade booster connection; fire hydrant installations; booster coupling; non‑return valve; pressure test; endurance test; sprinkler system interface; AS 2419.3; Standards Australia.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: AS 2419.3—2012 is an Australian Standard that specifies requirements for fire brigade booster connections used with fire hydrant and sprinkler systems, including design, materials, performance and testing requirements.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers booster connection designs (cast and pipe‑bodied), inlet/outlet arrangements, non‑return valves, pressure and endurance testing, marking and related manufacture and performance requirements, plus informative appendices on couplings and procurement guidance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Fire protection engineers, system designers, manufacturers of booster connections and hydrant components, testing laboratories, fire authorities and specification/procurement teams for buildings and infrastructure projects.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2012 edition (published 7 June 2012) is the current edition noted in suppliers’ catalogues and was reissued incorporating Amendment No.1 in 2013; it supersedes AS 2419.3—1996. Users should check Standards Australia or their national standards supplier for any later revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — AS 2419.3 is part of the AS 2419 series for fire hydrant installations (other parts cover system design, hydrant valves and related topics).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Booster connection, fire brigade connection, fire hydrant, non‑return valve, pressure test, endurance test, sprinkler interface, Standards Australia, AS 2419.3.