Approval to hire a metered standpipe - Gladstone Regional Council - Queensland

Description

You will need approval to hire a metered standpipe to gain access to bulk volumes of water. A standpipe is a metered portable device used to obtain water directly from fire hydrants to water mains. Once you have hired a standpipe, you can only use it within your service provider's area.

You will be responsible for the quality of water supplied from a metered standpipe. You will also be responsible for:

  • operating the standpipe safely and in accordance with the terms and conditions of use
  • ensuring compliance with all relevant approvals and legislation relating to the carrying, supply and use of potable water sourced from a tanker filling station.

Use of metered standpipes is often limited, and availability will be reserved for situations where other options are not available. Examples of approved uses of a metered standpipe include:

  • concrete cutting
  • earthworks on development sites
  • road works
  • swimming pool and spa fills
  • domestic water carriers
  • dust suppression
  • landscaping
  • water mains pressure testing for new mains
  • sewer mains pressure testing and cleaning
  • stormwater testing / cleaning
  • tunnelling contractors
  • wash down of driveways, paths and other hard surfaces
  • dewatering.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Exemptions

You do not need this approval to take water for firefighting purposes.

Eligibility requirements

You may need to ensure you have the following prior to submitting your application:

  • a current public liability insurance certificate (minimum of $10 million per claim)
  • backflow test reports for all tankers
  • standpipe operator tickets for all standpipe operators.

A standpipe operator ticket can be obtained by completing training in the safe operation of the equipment. The training must be done through an approved training provider.

Potable water carriers will also be required to hold an Australian Business Number (ABN).

Access to a water fill station may need to be assessed before the hire of a standpipe can be considered.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $1987.00

Security bond. Fees for 2023-24

Apply Application All $76.00

Short term hire (three days). Fees for 2023-24

Apply Application All $93.00

Medium term hire (between four and seven days). Fees for 2023-24

Apply Application All $246.00

Long term hire (monthly). Fees for 2023-24

Apply Application All -

Additional fees may apply, please contact your council for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Other resources

Administering agency

Gladstone Regional Council

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.