Fire Service Installations

Your obligations as a building owner may include a fire service to help prevent fires or minimalise the impact of fires. Fire safety measures must be installed and maintained whether a building is occupied or vacant. 

Shoalhaven Water provide the following fire service connections and combinations:

• Unmetered fire services
• Combination meter with fire service
• Manifold with bulk water meter and fire service

On approved application, a fire service will be installed at the property boundary. Any internal plumbing works for fire services are the responsibly of the property owner. 

It is a requirement of Council's Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Policy that a Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDA) is installed on a fire service and registered with Shoalhaven Water. For more information, visit our Backflow Prevention page.

If the fire service also requires a water meter, applicable water and sewer availability charges will then be applied to the property Water Account.

To apply for a fire service connection, click on the link below. 

Supporting documentation such as hydraulic plans and water sizing calculations, prepared by a qualified hydraulic engineer or plumber, must be submitted in JPG or PDF format.

On request, a water pressure certificate can be provided to assist hydraulic designers find appropriate fire-fighting systems to suit the development.

To proceed with the request, you will require a Site Location Plan, this will help us determine where you would like the water pressure tested. To avoid unnecessary delays, please ensure your details are correct and the plan is clearly marked.

On receipt of a request, we will review the details and issue an invoice. This must be paid prior to issuing the certificate. A water pressure certificate can take up to 20 working days to process.

To request a Water Pressure Certificate, click on the link below. 

To avoid delays, you must include a clear Site Location Plan which can be uploaded in JPG or PDF format.