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Hydrostatic
Fire Hose Testing Services
NFPA
Standard #1962
Requirements
for Testing Occupant-Use Hose |
2.3.2.
In-service hose designed for occupant
use only shall be removed and service-tested as specified
in Chapter 5 at intervals not exceeding 5 years after
installation and every 3 years thereafter.
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2.3.3.
In-service
hose shall be unracked, unreeled, or unrolled and physically
inspected as specified in Section 2-5 at least annually.
Hose shall be reracked, rereeled, or rerolled so that
any folds do not occur at the same position on the hose.
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2.5.1.
Physical
inspection shall determine that the hose, couplings,
and any nozzles have not been vandalized, are free of
debris, and exhibit evidence of mildew, rot, or damage
by chemicals, burns, cuts, abrasion, and vermin.
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4.1.2.
All nozzles shall be inspected
at least annually and after each use. The nozzle inspection
shall include verification of the following:
 Clear
of obstructions in waterway
No
damage to tip
Full
operation of adjustments such as pattern selection,
etc.
Proper
operation of shut off valves if so equipped
No
missing parts
Threaded
gasket in good condition in accordance with 4-3.1
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5-1.2.1.
The service test pressure for hose
manufactured in July, 1987 and after to meet the requirements
of the 1987 or subsequent editions of NFPA 1961, Standard
for Fire Hose, is stenciled on each length of hose and
reads "Service Test to_______PSI per NFPA 1962."
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