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Fire hose assemblies located within a facility are an excellent source of additional fire protection. It is important, however, to properly maintain the equipment so that in the event of an emergency it will work as designed. Commercial Fire inspects the equipment in accordance with NFPA 1962, manufacturer guidelines, as well as the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.
Commercial Fire will conduct inspections at a minimum annually and as required, to include:
- Inspection of the hose, couplings and nozzles to insure they are free from debris, mildew and rot. Verify that there is no damage caused by chemicals, burns, cuts, abrasions or vermin.
- Inspect the interior linear at each end for any physical signs of linear delaminating
- Inspect the hoses for the current test psi
- Ensure the location of the hose is sufficient and verify it is not blocked
- Verify the manufacture date of each hose and perform hydrostatic testing as required every 5 years from same and then every 3 years thereafter.
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