TASMANIA DIVISION

1st May 2000

 1st May 2000

List of Issue dates

Draft issue - 3rd December 1998

Issue 1 - 15th February 1999

Addendum 1 - 4th August 1999 -Valve marking

Issue 2 - 1st May 2000 - Current Amendment

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1 INTRODUCTION page 4
2 BACKGROUND 4
3 SCOPE 6
4 OBJECTIVES 6
5 HYDRANT VALVE DESIGN 7
6 HYDRANT INSTALLATION DESIGN 8
7 HYDRANT INSTALLATION CONSTRUCTION 12
8 HYDRANT LOCATION MARKING 13
• Sealed carriageway with kerb and gutter 15
• Sealed carriageway without kerb and gutter 16
• Narrow sealed carriageway 17
• Unsealed carriageway 18
9 HYDRANT COMMISSIONING 19
10 HYDRANT MAINTENANCE 20
11 HYDRANT REPLACEMENT 21
12 ISOLATING VALVE MARKING COLOURS 22
13 MILLCOCK THREADS 23
14 LIST OF AMENDMENTS 25
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15 ADDENDUM 1 - Issued 4 August 1999 27
16 APPENDIX 1 - General Manager mail-out list 28
17 APPENDIX 2 - Contact mail-out list 30
18 APPENDIX 3 - Drawings 32
19 APPENDIX 4 - Additional contacts 36

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Throughout Australia water authorities have developed varying

standards for hydrant installations in public highways. This has had an
effect on the effective and rapid deployment of fire protection
equipment.

1.2. Recent serious bush fires in NSW, Victoria, and Tasmania have resulted
in interstate assistance being provided to fight those fires, and have
highlighted the need to provide assistance to fire fighting personnel by
having standard marking and equipment regimes which can be easily
located, recognised, and be compatible with all types of equipment.

1.3. The Guidelines were written with an aim to assist in creating uniformity
of approach in public fire fighting systems in highway reservations.
The basic objective is to assist in the rapid deployment and
effectiveness of fire protection equipment to fight fires either in
buildings or in the bush.

1.4. The Guidelines were, in contrast to other documents, asset management

focused and address most aspects of hydrant design, installation,
maintenance, and replacement.

2. BACKGROUND

2.1. A fire in a Launceston commercial building toward the end of 1997

caused the engineers in the Launceston City Council to request the
IMEA to consider the production of guidelines. The President of the
IMEA Tasmania Branch initiated the process to produce guidelines. In
addition fire hydrants were the subject of a Coroner’s findings following
a fatal fire in North Franklin, Southern Tasmania.

2.2. A survey questionnaire was sent to all Councils in Tasmania during

February 1998. A pattern had emerged that in most northern Councils
hydrants were painted yellow and most southern Councils used white.
King Island used green. There was limited usage of blue reflective
raised road pavement markers.

2.3. The Launceston City Council also formally requested the Local
Government Association of Tasmania to consider the question of
uniform hydrant marking and arranged a meeting of all Council
engineers to consider this issue. The engineers at the meeting, held 10

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March 1998, provided valuable input into the development of these

Guidelines.

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2.4. The statutory requirements in Tasmania and nationally did not have any
provisions on marking colour, but the Waterworks Clauses Act clearly
required that a notice in some conspicuous place.....showing its
situation (the hydrant that is). The BCA and Tasmanian Plumbing Code
focused on protection of buildings by performance and required that A
hydrant system must be provided to the degree necessary to facilitate
the needs of the fire brigade.

2.5. The Water Services Association of Australia and the Australian Water
& Wastewater Association are also involved in the development of
water industry national standards, but at the time of writing neither
organisation had any provisions in relation to fire hydrants.

2.6. The most detailed reference was found to be the Victorian Fire Services
Guidelines, published in November 1997. The Victorian Fire Services
published a document titled Guidelines for the provision and
identification of street hydrants for fire fighting purposes. The
document is under consideration by an Australia-wide group, including
representation from the Tasmania Fire Service, in relation to the
production of a nationwide standard.

2.7. The Melbourne Water Industry Technical Standards (WITS) manual

also covered this area, however was limited in its content.

2.8. The IMEA Tasmania are involved in producing a statewide standard for
civil engineering works in local government. The IMEA Specification
requirements were restricted to the provision that posts be painted
white with red letters.

2.9. Discussion with foundry personnel involved with the manufacture of

hydrant valves had indicated that having two main types of in-ground
hydrant valves, currently used around Australia, was unnecessary and
it was considered that it would be advantageous to the water industry
to standardize the type to be used in the future.

2.10. Discussion with Australian Standard personnel involved with

committees dealing with fire protection standards, had indicated that
building protection from private property fire protection systems was
well covered, however the public water authorities’ had no particular
standard to consider.

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3. SCOPE
3.1. The scope of the Guidelines covers public water authority hydrant
installations for fire fighting purposes within the highway reservation.
The Guidelines do not include provisions for hydrants installed for
watermain flushing, drainage, or air release purposes. Those particular
hydrants need not comply with these guidelines unless required for dual
purposes including fire protection.
4. OBJECTIVES
4.1. The provisions adopted in these Guidelines are based on the following
objectives:-
4.1.1. Objective 1
Councils to own public hydrant systems that firefighters from
anywhere in Australia could recognise by its markings, be able to
locate the hydrant at night or in the day or traveling either
direction along the road, and be able to operate the hydrant with
their outfitted trucks in order to facilitate rapid deployment of
equipment.
4.1.2. Objective 2
Councils to own public hydrant systems that are effective and
appropriate for the particular assets being protected, and have
three distinct requirements for:-
Sealed carriageways with kerb & gutter in residential,
commercial, & CBD areas
• Sealed carriageways without kerb & gutter
• Narrow sealed carriageway centreline mark
• Unsealed carriageways

4.1.3. Objective 3
That Councils and water authorities comply with the colour
marking provisions stipulated in these Guidelines for all existing
hydrants installations progressively over a two year period, and
immediately for new hydrant installations. It is not intended that
existing ball hydrants be replaced until they have reached the end
of their serviceable life.
4.1.4. Objective 4
To coordinate other water supply system marking colours within
the highway reservation.

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5. HYDRANT VALVE DESIGN

5.1. Hydrant valves typically include two types:-

• Mushroom & spring

• Ball

5.2. Based on operators’ and foundry personnel experience it is stated that

the mushroom and spring type of hydrant valve has superior hydraulic
performance and longer term trouble-free operation.

5.3. In addition to valve types, there are differing types of arrangements:-

• In-ground

• Pillar

• ‘L’

5.4. The pillar type is not popular in Australia. The ‘L’ type is popular in
private property installations (it is a ball valve and stand pipe with a
tapered steel cover which can have two outlets above ground, is
suitable for direct screwed hose connection, and has been
recommended in Victoria along with the ball type). Based on operator
experience the ‘L’ type, where used in public highways, has been found
to be subject to vehicle damage.

5.5. The hydrant valve type used shall be the mushroom sealing
and spring force closer style and the arrangement shall be
in-ground. A dust cover shall be installed over the seal.

Reason:-
To ensure superior hydraulic performance and longer term trouble-free
operation.

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6. HYDRANT INSTALLATION DESIGN

Position of hydrants on water main

6.1. Hydrants are either installed in-line on a watermain, or they are installed
off-set from the watermain. In either case a stagnant quantity of water
results, although in-line a much less quantity, and there becomes a
consequent health consideration due to growth of micro-organisms in
stagnant conditions.

6.2. The position on a water main shall be in-line rather than off-
set unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Reason:-
To minimize the additional health risk associated with stagnant water.

Location of hydrants in highway reservation

6.3. Provisions for the layout of services in a highway, including the water
main, is contained in other documents. In Tasmania it is the Public
Utility Advisory Committee publication titled Tasmanian Utilities
Public Advisory Manual. In Victoria it would be the Water Industry
Technical Standards publication Technical Standards Manual - Water
Supply which is currently being used as a major reference for the Water
Services Associations of Australia standards publications in this area.

6.4. Not withstanding those requirements, hydrants in public highways need

to take carparking, driveway access, and coverage of buildings into
account. AS 2419. section 4.3.3 External Hydrants and 4.3.4 Location
of hydrants protecting open yards does give some guidance on
coverage requirements. The main principles are that:-

6.4.1. The hydrant needs to be an adequate distance from buildings so

that the heat from a fire is not so intense that it would prevent a
firefighter from connecting to the hydrant. AS 2419 stipulates 10
metres. Clearly, in many public street situations this distance can
not be achieved and the designer needs to exercise common
sense.

6.4.2. The distance from the hydrant to the farthest building is required
to be such that the hydraulic performance of the installation is
sufficient to supply the length of hosing attached.

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6.5. The locations of the watermain in the highway reservation

shall be in accordance with the appropriate document. In
relation to the location of hydrants on the watermain, the
designer must take into consideration the appropriate
clearance from buildings as stipulated in AS 2419.

Reason:-
To provide adequate coverage by ensuring hose lengths will be adequate,
and minimise the risk of injury to firefighters due to heat.

Spacing of hydrants

6.6. As a guide, and not over-ruling the requirements in the previous

section, the spacing between hydrants has been recommended by the
Tasmania Fire Service to comply with the distance of 120 metres from
the rear boundary of all properties to the hydrant measured along the
hose-path length. This usually equates to about 90 metres. In
commercial areas the spacing should be closer due to the larger property
sizes and increased asset value, about 70m. In the CBD the spacing
should be 60m or even closer where appropriate, such as where there are
many high rise buildings close together.

6.7. Typical hydrant spacings are:-

residential 120 metres from rear boundary
commercial & industrial 70 metres
CBD 60 metres

Reason:-
To ensure adequate external coverage of all buildings.

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Hydrant installation components

6.8. A hydrant installation is made up of a tee, riser pipe, tapping block (in
some cases), hydrant valve, and cover. The size of hydrant valve,
block, and riser often installed in the past was 65mm (2 1/2”) nominal
diameter which has now been found generally inadequate for modern
fire fighting. Public water authority hydrants are recommended to be
100mm nominal diameter valve, block, and riser throat diameter (DN100).

6.9. AS 2419 does, however, permit a minimum diameter of DN65. That

diameter ought to be considered only in appropriate private property
installations. Other aspects of design ought to comply with the relevant
Australian Standard (AS2419).

6.10. The diameter of all components in public street hydrant

installations shall be DN100. A lesser diameter may be
approved by a qualified engineer subject to compliance
with the hydraulic performance criteria.

Reason:-
To maximise the hydraulic effectiveness of the hydrant installation.

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Minimum pressure in hydrant installations

6.11. As urban areas develop, property owners and developers can

sometimes be successful in obtaining permits to develop in areas where
the water supply has insufficient capacity to supply an adequate flow
and pressure to hydrants. Such applications need to be assessed by
engineers and appropriate remedial action devised prior to the issue of a
permit.

6.12. Hydrant hydraulics within a network ought to be designed to comply

with AS 2419 to ensure the minimum dynamic pressure is maintained.
200 kPa is the minimum required dynamic pressure in the Standard,
however 250 kPa should be used in the design process to allow for
inaccuracies in network analysis. The minimum pressure is necessary to
provide sufficient energy for the flow through a normal 30m hose
suction line to fire-tender booster pump sets or to provide enough flow
without pump-boosting where the area protected is relatively flat land.
This matter is particularly important in southern Tasmania where there is
hilly topography, thin soils, and a climate where most summers result in
very dry bushland conditions.

6.13. In complex network fringe areas of low water pressure capacity in peak
summer demand, a computer network analysis often needs to be carried
out coupled with local hydrant testing programs.

6.14. For network analysis purposes the minimum dynamic

pressure at 10 L/s operating flow shall be 250 kPa measured
at the hydrant in order to provide a safety margin with
respect to field measured code requirements.

Reason:-
To ensure the hydrant installation has adequate fire fighting capability and
complies with the requirements of AS 2419.

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7. HYDRANT INSTALLATION CONSTRUCTION

7.1. The hydrant installation construction includes a hinged cast iron cover
suitably supported to carry the imposed load. In a highway the lid must
be capable of carrying safely the design wheel loads. A concrete
surround is included. The construction arrangement should be as
shown on the relevant drawing and specification.

7.2. The hydrant construction arrangement shall be in

accordance with the relevant drawing and specification.
Refer to MSD drawing number 5-01 in appendix 2.

Reason:-
To ensure the installation has adequate strength for highway wheel loads
and will provide long term, trouble free operation.

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8. HYDRANT LOCATION MARKING

8.1. Marking of hydrants is the key factor in rapid deployment of fire

fighting equipment. Standardisation will greatly assist in more effective
deployment and also in operations and maintenance.

8.2. The CBD marking appears to be of prime concern due to traffic

obstruction and the aesthetic concerns of urban designers to blend the
colours of the various street devices to suit the overall design concept.
White, amber, and some other colours have been used already leaving
blue as a distinctive colour.

8.3. The Water Industry Technical Standard drawing WAS-052 specifies

two-way reflective marker ‘Stimsonite pavement marker’, model No
88AB, colour - blue fixed to the road using ‘Megapoxy’ 2 part mix,
bitumen pad or equivalent. This particular marker, or its equivalent,
would be deemed to comply. Australian Standard AS 1906 covers
material requirements and quality issues.

8.4. The WITS drawing WAS-052 specifies 25mm offset from centre line.
The Victorian Fire Service document specifies that the pavement marker
is placed 250mm offset from the centre line on the side of the hydrant.

8.5. In accordance with the advice of the Tasmanian Department of

Transport Chief Traffic Engineer, and in view of the possible hazard to
motor cyclists, these guidelines specify placement of reflective
pavement markers 75mm offset from the centre line placed toward the
hydrant in the case of unbroken line markings and in the centre in the
case of broken line marking within the gaps whether two lane or multi-
lane carriageway.

8.6. In accordance with the advice of the Tasmanian Department of

Transport Chief Traffic Engineer 13 December 1999, and in view of the
possible hazard to motor cyclists, the narrow urban residential street
which does not have a centreline mark will be marked as with a yellow
‘Stimsonite’ marker as shown on drawing S-1998-05.

8.7. The use of white as a hydrant marking colour is considered

inappropriate as it is not distinctive when considering that the traffic
control road marking colour used throughout Australia is white. It is
therefore proposed to use yellow as the standard hydrant marking
colour.

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8.8. The concrete post marker in urban settings is proposed to be replaced

by a two-way blue reflective raised pavement marker fixed in the centre
of the roadway adjacent to the hydrant. The concrete post is not
considered necessary as a marker in the current urban design setting
where there is a kerb & gutter, as it will not increase locating speed
since posts are often obscured by cars, gardens, and other vegetation.

8.9. In residential areas there are more black and yellow house numbers
being painted on kerbs. The colour regime for those would need to be
changed to allow for yellow hydrant markings. Marking of hydrants in
unsealed rural roads also require attention to allow for grading and
resurfacing.

8.10. Water authorities are recommended to produce work instructions for

employees engaged in hydrant marking to ensure that the task is
performed in a neat, long-lasting, and professional manner.

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8.11 Sealed carriageway with kerb & gutter

The following marking regime applies:-

The Hydrant cover shall be coloured yellow to AS 2700 Y14

Golden Yellow. As shown on the drawing number S1998-05 in
appendix 3.
In carriageways with a centreline marking
Where a solid centreline marking is present
A two-way blue reflective raised pavement marker complying with
AS 1906.3 shall be fixed 75mm offset from the centre line on the
side toward the hydrant as shown on the drawing number S-1998-
06 in appendix 3.
Where a broken centreline marking is present
A two-way blue reflective raised pavement marker complying with
AS1906.3 shall be fixed in the centre of the roadway as shown on
the drawing S-1998-06 in appendix 3.
The kerb face and top shall be painted to AS 2700 Y14 Golden
Yellow. As shown on the drawing number S-1998-05 in appendix
3.

Reason:-
To ensure that firefighters can locate the hydrant quickly by utilizing a
colour that is distinctive.

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8.12 Sealed carriageway without kerb & gutter

The following marking regime applies:-

The Hydrant cover shall be coloured yellow to AS 2700 Y14

Golden Yellow. As shown on the drawing number S-1998-05 in
appendix 3.

In carriageways with a centreline marking a two-way blue

reflective raised pavement marker complying with AS 1906.3 shall
be fixed in the centre of the roadway adjacent to the hydrant. As
shown on the drawing number S-1998-06 in appendix 3.

A post coloured to AS 2700 Y14 Golden Yellow with a blue

reflective marker at the top on both sides of the post, be installed
adjacent to the carriageway at a safe setback (2400mm minimum)
in the highway reservation on the same side of the road as the
hydrant. As shown on the drawing number S-1998-05 in appendix
3.

Reason:-
To ensure that firefighters can locate the hydrant quickly by utilizing a
colour that is distinctive.

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8.13 Narrow sealed carriageways with or without

kerb & gutter and without centre-line markings
The following marking regime applies:-

The Hydrant cover shall be coloured yellow to AS 2700 Y14

Golden Yellow and a yellow ‘Stimsonite’ fire plug indicator
installed as shown on the drawing number S-1998-05 in appendix
3.

The kerb face and top shall be painted to AS 2700 Y14 Golden
Yellow. As shown on the drawing number S-1998-05 in appendix
3.

Reason:-
To ensure that firefighters can locate the hydrant quickly by utilizing a
colour that is distinctive.

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8.14 Unsealed carriageways without kerb &

gutter
The following marking regime applies:-

The Hydrant cover shall be coloured yellow to AS 2700 Y14

Golden Yellow. As shown on the drawing number S-1998-05 in
appendix 3.

A post coloured to AS 2700 Y14 Golden Yellow with a blue

reflective marker at the top on both sides of the post, be installed
adjacent to the carriageway at a safe setback (2400mm minimum)
in the highway reservation on the same side of the road as the
hydrant. As shown on the drawing number S-1998-05 in appendix
3.

Reason:-
To ensure that firefighters can locate the hydrant quickly by utilizing a
colour that is distinctive.

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9. HYDRANT COMMISSIONING

9.1. New hydrant installation shall be tested for flow and residual pressure
following completion of the installation and a certificate be submitted to
the water authority and Tasmania Fire Service. The commissioning shall
comply with SAA HB93 - 1997.

9.2. The Hydrant installation shall be commissioned in

accordance with Australian Standard SAA HB93 - 1997 and a
test certificate must be lodged with the Council and the TFS.

Reason:-
To ensure that hydrant installation will perform to the requirements of the
relevant Australian Standard.

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10. HYDRANT MAINTENANCE

10.1. On going maintenance of all hydrants needs to be carried out as part of

programmed maintenance schedules. It would be expected that each
hydrant would receive an inspection once every five years where the
hydrant valve seals are checked and a flow test performed. The old
leather seals need to be replaced as a matter of urgency, where still
existing.

10.2. Hydrant installations shall be placed on a written asset

management maintenance program for on-going re-
marking, seal replacement, and flow testing.

Reason:-
To ensure that hydrant installations are maintained in good working order.

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11. HYDRANT REPLACEMENT

11.1. Hydrants in ductile and cast iron pipe work can last for about 80 years.
A replacement program of DN65 hydrants ought to be established
whereby defective and undersized hydrants are replaced. Hydrants in
unlined cast iron off-set pipes or in the second instance in-line pipes,
ought to be programmed for replacement.

11.2. Hydrant installations that are found defective by flow test,

are in unlined cast iron pipes, are DN65, shall be considered
for replacement.

Reason:-
To ensure that hydrant installations are found in good working order when
required by fire fighters.

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12. ISOLATING VALVE MARKING COLOURS

12.1. It would be expedient to also coordinate the isolating valve marking

colours to create a similar regime of colours. Green is the colour
stipulated in Australian Standard AS 1345 for drinking water.

12.2. There are some reservations about the colour green as being
distinctiveness in a public highway where green is obviously the
general vegetation colour. Blue is used by some larger Councils in
Tasmania and has been found to be distinctive. Blue is, however,
reserved for compressed air in the Australian Standard. It is considered
that the colour for isolating valve marking in water supply works be
blue.

12.3. Shut isolating valves ought to be set apart from blue coloured valves for
safety reasons, particularly where two zones with markedly different
pressures are isolated. It is considered that the concrete surround and
the cover box painted white to differentiate the two.

12.4. Isolating valve cover boxes and surround in public water

supply works be coloured blue to AS 2700 B41 ‘Blue Bell.
Shut isolating valve cover boxes and concrete surround be
painted white to AS2700.

Reason:-
To ensure that the colour regime in public water supply works be
standardised.

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13. MILLCOCK THREADS

13.1. Millcock threads vary from State to State from 3 threads per inch to 5 in
some places with various radii and pitch requirements. British Standard
Pipe is used in some cases whereas in other places other styles are
used.

13.2. Most fire tenders carry standpipes and hoses with matching thread,
however a problem can arise where mixing of hoses or standpipes occur.

13.3. A standard thread be adopted for all threaded hydrant

installation outlets, millcock outlets, hoses, and hose
attachments.

Reason:-
To ensure that there would be no delay in fire fighting as a result of hydrant
valve thread type.

_________________________________________________________________
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end
For further information contact the Author
Telephone 03 62 382841
Email - kley wegte@mailnet.hcc.tas.gov.au

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Acknowledgements
The IMEA Tasmania Division Acknowledges the support of the Hobart City Council. The author of the
Guidelines, Mr Ed Kleywegt, is a member of the Institute of Municipal Engineers Australia. Mr Kleywegt is
Manager Hydraulic Engineering at the Hobart City Council. The author acknowledges the assistance of water
supply system operators of 30 years experience Mr Ken Hunt and Mr Carl Hathaway at Hobart City Council,
Manager, Mr Rex Garner and staff of the Derwent Foundry, Hobart, staff of Australian Standards, Mr Leyon
Parker, President of the IMEA Tasmania Branch, the Executive of the IMEA, and the Engineers in the Councils
of Tasmania.

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LIST OF AMENDMENTS - 1st MAY 2000

1. General grammatical and formatting changes.

2. Plan number updates.

3. Page 12 Section 8 -
Section 8.3 now reads -
The Water Industry Technical Standard drawing WAS-052 specifies two-way
reflective marker ‘Stimsonite pavement marker’, model No 88AB, colour - blue
fixed to the road using ‘Megapoxy’ 2 part mix, bitumen pad or equivalent. This
particular marker, or its equivalent, would be deemed to comply. Australian
Standard AS 1906 covers material requirements and quality issues.
9. Page 12 Section 8 - Hydrant Location Marking

Section 8.6 now reads -

In accordance with the advice of the Tasmanian Department of Transport Chief
Traffic Engineer 13 December 1999, and in view of the possible hazard to motor
cyclists, the narrow urban residential street which does not have a centreline mark
will be marked as with a yellow ‘Stimsonite’ marker as shown on drawing S-1998-
05.
5. Page 14 Section 8 - Sealed carriageway with K & G

Section 8.11 (a) now reads -

(a) Where a solid centreline marking is present
A two-way blue reflective raised pavement marker complying with AS 1906.3 shall
be fixed 75mm offset from the center line on the side toward the hydrant as shown on
the drawing number S-1998-06 in appendix 3.

6. Page 15 Section 8 - Sealed carriageway without K & G

Section 8.12 now reads -

The Hydrant cover shall be coloured yellow to AS 2700 Y14 Golden Yellow. As
shown on the drawing number S-1998-05 in appendix 3.

In carriageways with a centreline marking a two-way blue reflective raised pavement

marker complying with AS 1906.3 shall be fixed in the centre of the roadway
adjacent to the hydrant. As shown on the drawing number S-1998-06 in appendix 3.

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LIST OF AMENDMENTS - 1st MAY 2000

(cont.)
A post coloured to AS 2700 Y14 Golden Yellow with a blue reflective marker at the
top on both sides of the post, be installed adjacent to the carriageway at a safe
setback (2400mm minimum) in the highway reservation on the same side of the road
as the hydrant. As shown on the drawing number S-1998-05 in appendix 3.

7. Page 16 Section 8 - Narrow sealed carriageways with K & G and without centre
line markings.

Heading now reads -

Narrow sealed carriageways with or without K & G and without centreline
markings.

Section 8.13 now reads -

The hydrant cover shall be coloured yellow to AS 2700 Y14 Golden Yellow and a
yellow ‘Stimsonite’ fire plug indicator installed as shown on the drawing number S-
1998-05 in appendix 3.
The kerb face and top shall be painted to AS 2700 Y 14 Golden Yellow as shown on
the drawing number S-1998-05 in appendix 3.

8. Page 17 Section 8 - Isolating valve marking colours

Section 8.14 now reads -

The Hydrant cover shall be coloured yellow to AS 2700 Y14 Golden Yellow. As
shown on the drawing number S-1998-05 in appendix 3.

A post coloured to AS 2700 Y14 Golden Yellow with a blue reflective marker at the
top on both sides of the post, be installed adjacent to the carriageway at a safe
setback (2400mm minimum) in the highway reservation on the same side of the road
as the hydrant. As shown on the drawing number S-1998-05 in appendix 3.

9. Page 21 Section 12 - Isolating valve marking colours

Section 12.4 now reads -

Isolating valve cover boxes and surround in public water supply works be coloured
blue to AS2700 B41 ‘Blue Bell’. Shut isolating valve cover boxes and concrete
surround be painted white to AS2700.

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AMENDMENT NO. 1 - ISOLATING VALVE MARKING COLOUR

It has been noted that under section 12 - Isolating Valve Marking Colours, no
specific reference has been made to the type of blue to be used in the painting
of covers and surrounds. In order to maintain a consistent standard the
following is to be adopted.
Reports have also been received regarding the shut-valve identification. It was
considered that the black ‘X’ with become obscured due to tyre marks and be
difficult to find, particularly during night call-outs. A different colour has been
suggested for shut valves - ‘white’.

Section 12.4 should now read -

Isolating valve cover boxes and surround in public water supply works be
coloured blue to AS2700 B41 ‘Blue Bell’. Shut isolating valve cover
boxes and concrete surround be painted’ white.

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APPENDIX 1 - General Manager mail-out list

Council Address Telephon Facsimile General Manager
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Break’O’Day PO Box 21, St Helens, 7216 6376 1281 6376 1551 Mr John Brown
Brighton PO Box 105, Bridgewater, 6263 0333 6263 0313 Mr Geoff Dodge
7030
Burnie City PO Box 973, Burnie, 7320 6431 1033 6431 3896 Mr Paul Arnold
Central Coast PO Box 220, Ulverstone, 6429 8900 6425 1224 Mr Alf Mott
7315
Central Tarlton Street, Hamilton, 6286 3202 6286 3334 Mr Trevor
Highlands 7140 Berriman
Circular Head PO Box 348, Smithton, 7330 6452 4800 6452 4861 Mr Mark
Goldstone
Clarence City PO Box 96, Rosny Park, 6245 8600 6245 8700 Mr Roger Howlett
7018
Derwent PO Box 595, New Norfolk, 6261 0700 6261 3136 Mr Stephen
Valley 7140 Mackey
Devonport PO Box 604, Devonport, 6224 0511 6424 9649 Mr David Sales
City 7310
Dorset PO Box 21, Scottsdale, 7260 6352 2444 6352 3309 Mr Greg Preece
Flinders PO Box 40, Whitemark, 7255 6359 2131 6359 2211 Mr Lee Connors
George Town PO Box 161, George Town, 6382 1211 6382 3240 Ms Ngaire
7253 McCrindle
Glamorgan / PO Box 6, Triabunna, 7190 6257 3113 6257 3457 Mr Gary D Reid
Spring Bay
Glenorchy PO Box 103, Glenorchy, 6274 0700 6273 1056 Mr David Lovell
City 7010
Hobart City PO Box 503E, Hobart, 7001 6238 2711 6234 7109 Mr Brent
Armstrong
Huon Valley PO Box 210, Huonville, 7109 6264 8400 6264 8440 Mr Geoff
Cockerill
Kentish PO Box 63, Sheffield, 7306 6491 2500 6491 1659 Ms Christine
Fraser
Kingborough Council Chambers, 6211 8200 6211 8211 Mr Rick McClean
Kingston, 7050
King Island PO Box 147, Currie, 7265 6462 1177 6462 1313 Mr Alan Nelson
Latrobe PO Box 63, Latrobe, 7307 6426 1041 6462 2121 Mr Grant Atkins

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(cont.)
Council Address Telephon Facsimile General Manager
e
Launceston PO Box 396, Launceston, 6323 3000 6323 3001 Mr Bob Campbell
City 7250
Meander PO Box 102, Westbury, 6393 5300 6393 1474 Mr Paul Ransom
Valley 7303
Northern PO Box 156, Longford, 7301 6391 1303 6391 1741 Mr Gerald
Midlands Monson
Sorell 12 Somerville Street, Sorell, 6265 2201 6265 1127 Mr Brian Inches
7172
Southern PO Box 21, Oatlands, 7120 6254 5000 6254 5014 Mr Tim Kirkwood
Midands
Tasman Council Chambers, 6250 2200 6250 2568 Mr Greg Burgess
Nubeena, 7184
Waratah/Wy PO Box 168, Wynyard, 7325 6442 0333 6442 1299 Mr John Gibson
nyard
West Coast PO Box 40, Zeehan, 7469 6471 4700 6471 4720 Mr Paul West
West Tamar PO Box 59, Beaconsfield, 6383 1106 6383 2540 Mr Ian Pearce
7270
Standards PO Box 1055, Strathfield Hbt office General Manager
Australia NSW 2135 6224 2380
D.I.E.R. Department of Mr Mark Addis
(D.O.T.) Infrastructure, Energy &
Resources
PO Box 936J,
Hobart 7001

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APPENDIX 2 - Contact mail-out list

Council Address Telephone Name Position
Break’O’Day PO Box 21, St Helens, 6376 1281 Mr Trevor Engineer
7216 Berremen
Brighton PO Box 105, 6263 0333 Mr Ron Manager Physical
Bridgewater, 7030 Sanderson Services
Burnie City PO Box 973, Burnie, 6431 1033 Mr Bill Manager
7320 Enkelaar Engineering
Services
Central Coast PO Box 220, 6429 8900 Mr Bevin Manager
Ulverstone, 7315 Eberhardt Engineering
Services
Central Tarlton Street, 6286 3202 Ms Lyn Works Manager
Highlands Hamilton, 7140 Burke
Circular Head PO Box 348, Smithton, 6452 1265 Mr Ken Manager
7330 Hughes Engineering
Services
Clarence City PO Box 96, Rosny 6245 8600 Mr John Manager Asset
Park, 7018 Hingston Quality
Derwent PO Box 595, New 6261 0700 Mr Mitch Manager
Valley Norfolk, 7140 Clarke Environmental
Services
Devonport PO Box 604, 6224 0511 Mr David Manager
City Devonport, 7310 Sheargold Engineering
Services
Dorset PO Box 21, Scottsdale, 6352 2444 Mr Larry Works Manager
7260 Smith
Flinders PO Box 40, 6359 2137 Mr Les Manager Works and
Whitemark, 7255 Pitchford Services
George Town PO Box 161, George 6382 1211 Vacant Manager
Town, 7253 Development and
Infrastructure
Glamorgan / PO Box 6, Triabunna, 6257 3113 Mr Danny Works Officer
Spring Bay 7190 Clarke
Glenorchy PO Box 103, 6274 0700 Mr Andrew Manager
City Glenorchy, 7010 Lawrence Engineering

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APPENDIX 2 - Contact mail-out list (cont.)

Council Address Telephone Name Position
Hobart City PO Box 503E, Hobart, 6238 2711 Mr Ed Manager Hydraulic
7001 Kleywegt Engineering
Huon Valley PO Box 210, 6264 8400 Vacant Manager
Huonville, 7109 Engineering
Services
Kentish PO Box 63, Sheffield, 6426 1041 Mr Leigh Manager
7306 Edsall Engineering
Services
Kingborough Council Chambers, 6211 8200 Mr Brian Manager Technical
Kingston, 7050 Edwards Services
King Island PO Box 147, Currie, 6462 1177 Mr Graham Director Works and
7265 Conley Engineering
Services
Latrobe PO Box 63, Latrobe, 6426 1041 Mr Leigh Manager
7307 Edsall Engineering
Services
Launceston PO Box 396, 6337 1111 Mr Jeff Manager Technical
City Launceston, 7250 Brayford Services
Meander PO Box 102, 6393 5300 Mr Ian Manager Technical
Valley Westbury, 7303 Howard Services
Northern PO Box 156, Longford, 6391 1303 Mr David Municipal Engineer
Midlands 7301 Doyle
Sorell 12 Somerville Street, 6265 2201 Mr Max Manger Engineering
Sorell, 7172 Melton Services
Southern PO Box 21, Oatlands, 6254 0011 Mr Jack Lyle Works Supervisor
Midands 7120
Tasman Council Chambers, 6250 2200 Mr Chris Works Supervisor
Nubeena, 7184 Mole
Waratah/Wy PO Box 168, Wynyard, 6442 0333 Mr Jack Director of
nyard 7325 Riddiford Engineering
West Coast PO Box 40, Zeehan, 6471 4700 Mr Tim Water and Sewerage
7469 Johnson Manager
West Tamar PO Box 59, 6383 1106 Mr David Works Manager
Beaconsfield, 7270 Gibbons

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APPENDIX 4 - ADDITIONAL CONTACTS

Name Organisation Address 1 Address 2 Phone

Mr Ron State President, c/o- Brighton PO Box 105, 6263 0633
Sanderson IMEA Tas branch Council Bridgewater 7030
Mr Milan Chief Traffic PO Box 936J Hobart 7001 6233 5319
Prodanovic Engineer, Department
of Transport
Mr Tony Brigade Chief, Hobart PO Box 1526R Hobart 7001 6230 8455
Davidson Fire Brigade
Mr Kevin CFA PO Box 701 Mount Waverley, 9262 8444
Petit VIC 3149
Mr Don Chief Executive Level 12 Queen 447 Kent Street,
Sheffield Officer, IMEA Victoria building SYDNEY NSW
2000
Mr M Hewitt Water Corp. of PO Box 100 Leederville WA,
Western Australia 6900
Mr Graeme Manager Building PO Box 56 Rosny Park 6233 6575
Hunt Standards &
Regulation. DIER
Executive Local Government PO Box 1521 Hobart 7001 6231 0666
Officer Association of
Tasmania
Mr David National Codes PO Box 1055 Strathfield NSW,
Cox Manager & Water 2135
Services Assoc. Of
Australia
The Tas Fire Service PO Box 1526R Hobart 7001 6230 8455
Manager

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