Clauses 3.1 and 8.5.11.1 of AS 2419.1-2005, and clauses 1.2 and 3.4 of AS 2419.2-2009 specify fire hydrant valves are to be fitted with hose connections compatible with the local fire brigade.
AS2419 states that FRNSW use 64mm x 4.88mm pitch FBT and Storz hermaphrodite hose connections (AS2419.1-2005 Appendix E1, E2).
FRNSW has specified that “Hose connections on fire hydrant valves (AS 2419.2) shall be male FBT semi-permanently fitted with a female FBT Storz adapter.”
Clause 3.4 of AS 2419.2-2009 and clause 3.5 of AS 2419.3-2012 specify that Storz hose connections shall be manufactured in aluminium or copper alloy using forged processes.