Who are we?
Fire Tanks Australia
Fire Tanks Australia are the fire protection industry specialists for AS1851 compliant fire tank inspections, cleans and maintenance.
We hold all of the relevant licences & qualifications (including a QBCC licence, plumbing licence, confined space and commercial diving qualifications and licences) required to service your tanks, complete your logbooks and sign off on your fire tanks.
Our team of qualified commercial divers use specialised equipment which allows us to safely clean and inspect your tanks with minimal water loss.
We are able to complete all components of the AS1851 yearly & 10 yearly inspections and cleans, including having your logbooks completed by a licensed plumber, ensuring the compliance and safety of your fire tanks.
A team of Licensed Plumbers & Commercial Divers
Our Mission
Our Vision
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our mission
We envision safe, unobstructed water supply to all fire systems and access to clean water for all Australians. To achieve this, every tank and reservoir across Australia must be cleaned and maintained properly and comply with industry standards.
our mission
our mission
our mission
Our mission is to set the standard for the inspection, cleaning and maintenance of potable tanks, fire tanks, reservoirs and waterways across Australia.
We also aim to educate the community about fire and water safety and educate building owners / occupiers on their legal obligations. We believe that education will not only protect ou
Our mission is to set the standard for the inspection, cleaning and maintenance of potable tanks, fire tanks, reservoirs and waterways across Australia.
We also aim to educate the community about fire and water safety and educate building owners / occupiers on their legal obligations. We believe that education will not only protect our clients from potential liability but also increase the standard of work being done in our industry and thereby promote community safety.
Our Values
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Our Values
Our values drive the success of our team.
We are experts in our field who are passionate about what we do and maintain a high level of attention to detail. We strive to provide excellence in client service, innovative solutions and strong technical compliance.
Our top down approach transcends these values through our company.
Why US?
Put simply, your needs are our concern!
We are a family owned and operated business that strives to provide excellence in client service, innovative solutions and unparalleled technical compliance. We have a high level of attention to detail and take pride in ensuring that your tanks and reservoirs are inspected, cleaned and maintained to the highest standard.
We are specialists in our respective fields and we are passionate about our work. We hold all the relevant licences, insurances and equipment required under the relevant legislation and standards. We guarantee that our services exceed current industry practices, giving you confidence and value for money.
Unfortunately, our industry is under regulated and there are many improperly licensed providers purporting to provide a similar service, often for a cheaper price. In our experience, defects often arise when improperly licenced or inexperienced contractors clean and maintain your tanks and reservoirs. This can result in damage or loss that leads to legal ramifications for the owner / occupier. We encourage all of our potential clients, whether they engage us or not, to carefully check the qualifications of their contractors.
Our Core Competencies
- Relevant QBCC Licensing;
- Licensed plumbers;
- Licensed fire certifiers;
- Commercial diving certifications;
- Confined space certification; and
- Working at heights certification.
Our story
Do you have the same risks that cost this owner over $500,000?
One of our Directors, Sam, was recently engaged as an expert witness to investigate an insurance claim made by a building owner / occupier. The liner in one of the site’s water tanks was damaged and the owner / occupier had engaged a contractor to repair it. After attending site and reviewing the claim, it became obvious that the contractor that repaired the liner did not hold the licences required to maintain or clean fire tanks.
Unfortunately for the owner / occupier, the insurer therefore refused to accept the claim and left the owner / occupier more than $500,000 out of pocket. Under the current legislation, the improperly licenced contractor got away with little more than a slap on the wrist. This is obviously not fair on the building owner / occupier who thought they had engaged an appropriate professional.
Scenarios like this one are far too common. Building owners and managers often do not realise they have engaged improperly licenced contractors to maintain their fire system until it is too late. To protect yourself from this type of risk, you must ensure that your contractors hold the relevant licences.
Sam Hannant is a licensed plumber who has specialised in fire services for around 15 years. His passion for the fire industry and community safety are demonstrated by his industry involvement as a Councillor on the Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (“MPAQ”), a member of the MPAQ and QBCC Fire Committees and as the Master Plumbers’ Australia representative on four Australian Standards committees relating to fire, including tanks.
Sam’s brother Israel Hannant is an experienced commercial diver who is also passionate about diving, compliance and safety standards. Israel is a Level 3 commercial diver as well as a qualified dive medic technician. He has been working exclusively as a commercial diver for 5 years and his experience includes work in tanks, reservoirs, dams, rivers and seaways.
At FTA, we inspect, clean and maintain potable tanks, fire tanks, reservoirs and other waterways in accordance with the relevant standards and legislative requirements. In doing so, we hope to protect our clients from liability (such as the unfortunate situation above) and maintain community safety.
Act now and call us before it is too late!
Does the company currently servicing your tanks hold the necessary licensing?
Click on the button below to conduct a licensee search.
By searching the name of the company who services your tanks on this website, you will be able to determine whether or not they hold the correct licensing which include:
- Plumbing Licenses;
- Licensed fire certifiers; and
- Commercial diving certifications.