Hi everyone,
Wonder if I can pick your brains regarding the periodic testing of layflat fire hoses?
We have a number of fire points dotted around the site each contains 5 rolls of fire hose for use by our guys should a fire occur. This provision has been in place for a number of years however, this year we are using a new training provider for our hose handler training and he has informed me that hoses over 1 year old should be inspected and tested every 5 years.
He couldn't quote Regs or British standards but has promised to email me the details over the next few days.
So, whilst I hit google for info and whilst I wait for him can anyone confirm if this is the case for me???
Thanks in advance,
Merlot.
Fire hose testing
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Re: Fire hose testing
Hi Merlot
From: https://www.firehosereelsdirect.co.uk/f ... 0equipment.
"Fire hose reels require regular visual examination by a competent person. Also an annual flow rate test and a pressure test are required. The fire hose must be pressure tested every five years. The test details should be recorded on a service label attached to the reel.
In the UK fire hose reel testing procedures are governed by BS-EN-671/3."
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From: https://www.firehosereelsdirect.co.uk/f ... 0equipment.
"Fire hose reels require regular visual examination by a competent person. Also an annual flow rate test and a pressure test are required. The fire hose must be pressure tested every five years. The test details should be recorded on a service label attached to the reel.
In the UK fire hose reel testing procedures are governed by BS-EN-671/3."
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Re: Fire hose testing
I believe the OP is requesting info on the testing of 'layflat' hose or what the fire service call delivery hose.quality_somerset wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:44 pm Hi Merlot
From: https://www.firehosereelsdirect.co.uk/f ... 0equipment.
"Fire hose reels require regular visual examination by a competent person. Also an annual flow rate test and a pressure test are required. The fire hose must be pressure tested every five years. The test details should be recorded on a service label attached to the reel.
In the UK fire hose reel testing procedures are governed by BS-EN-671/3."
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I cannot recall any manufacturer or 5 year tests or hose flow tests . When I was in the fire service we would test the hose by laying it out with a branch connected and increase the pressure to 10bar
Then an inpection for leaks and that was it
There was a JCDD standard for the test, but I don't know if JCDD even exists
Why not contact your local fire and rescue service in writing ? They would know the current standard
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Re: Fire hose testing
Thanks for that everyone,
yes, its the layflat type we have in the bunkers along with the branches. Supply is from the towns mains with a maximum pressure of 6bar recorded so a test to 10bar would make sense.
We have a good relationship with our fire extinguisher service engineer so will be picking his brains for local suppliers as well as contacting the local FRS.
Thanks,
Merlot.
yes, its the layflat type we have in the bunkers along with the branches. Supply is from the towns mains with a maximum pressure of 6bar recorded so a test to 10bar would make sense.
We have a good relationship with our fire extinguisher service engineer so will be picking his brains for local suppliers as well as contacting the local FRS.
Thanks,
Merlot.
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Re: Fire hose testing
Latest news:
The London Fire Brigade test their lay flat hose as follows:
On acceptance (i.e. upon delivery), after use and yearly.
Visual check for defects,
followed by pressure test up to 15 bar for 1 minute,
then reduced to 7 bar to visually check for leaks.
The London Fire Brigade test their lay flat hose as follows:
On acceptance (i.e. upon delivery), after use and yearly.
Visual check for defects,
followed by pressure test up to 15 bar for 1 minute,
then reduced to 7 bar to visually check for leaks.
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Re: Fire hose testing
OK, latest info - Standards
British Standard 6391:2019 Specification for non percolating layflat delivery hose assemblies for firefighting
JCDD 1/1 (Fire service standard)
British Standard 6391:2019 Specification for non percolating layflat delivery hose assemblies for firefighting
JCDD 1/1 (Fire service standard)
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Re: Fire hose testing
Thanks everyone for their input, its much appreciated.
So, after much research guided by Messy and QS we have formulated something that sits pretty close to the BS.
Thought I would post just to close off the thread and hopefully help anyone else in the same position in the future.
Merlot.
So, after much research guided by Messy and QS we have formulated something that sits pretty close to the BS.
- All our existing lay flat fire hoses are going to be pressure tested to their max rated value and logged / tagged.
- New hoses will have their certification recorded and the hose tagged.
- Annual, in house pressure and leak test / inspection at the current main pressure (7 bar max). Training on what to look for etc provided by the outfit doing the full pressure test.
- 6 monthly check of the bunkers themselves to check contents in good condition.
Thought I would post just to close off the thread and hopefully help anyone else in the same position in the future.
Merlot.