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Fire Hose Inspection |
Monthly |
Quarterly |
Semi-annual |
Annual |
Other |
CODE |
NFPA 1962 |
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Hose |
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2-4.1 |
The hose shall be service-tested as specified in Section 5-4
within 90 days prior to being placed in service for the first
time and at least annually. |
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Couplings |
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4-2.1 |
Couplings shall be kept in serviceable condition. After each
use, and during each hose service test, they shall be visually
inspected… |
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Gaskets & Seals |
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4-3.1 |
The thread gasket in couplings and nozzles shall be inspected
for presence, tight fit, and lack of deterioration. If
defective, it shall be replaced with a new gasket. |
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Nozzles |
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4-1.2 |
All nozzles shall be inspected after each use and at least
annually. |
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Re-rack Hose |
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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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Hydrostatic Test |
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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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Fire
Department Connections |
Monthly |
Quarterly |
Semi-annual |
Annual |
Other |
CODE |
NFPA 25 |
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Inspection |
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9-7.1 |
Fire department connections shall be inspected quarterly. |
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Pressure Reducing and Relief Valves |
Monthly |
Quarterly |
Semi-annual |
Annual |
Other |
CODE |
NFPA 25 |
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Inspection |
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9-5.1 |
Sprinkler pressure reducing control valves shall be inspected
and tested as described in 9-5.1.1 and 9-5.1.2. |
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Sprinkler Systems |
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9-5.1.1 |
All valves shall be inspected quarterly. |
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Hose Connections |
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9-5.2.1 |
All valves shall be inspected quarterly. |
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Hose Racks |
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9-5.3.1 |
All valves shall be inspected quarterly. |
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Fire Pump Casing Relief Valves |
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9-5.5.1 |
All circulation relief valves shall be inspected weekly. |
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Fire Pump Pressure Relief Valves |
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9-5.5.2 |
All pressure relief valves shall be inspected weekly. |
