Cas the cas coupling is identified by a 238 wide clamp and a colored blue or black, polymer sleeve under the clamp. Maintenance of fire extinguisher shall only be carried out by approved servicing agency or company. See the manufacturers installation and maintenance manuals and the awwa c502 standard for drybarrel fire hydrants for more detailed information. Fire protection requirements, routine checks, maintenance. It is the intent of this command to publish the best procedures available for managing the. Remarkably effective in cleaning all types of dirty cakedup fire hose.
These guidelines are in accordance with the recommendations of nfpa 1962. Before washing a fire hose, unroll it on a clean surface. This owners manual and maintenance guide must be kept available for frequent use. All fire department personnel shall follow these policies and accompanying procedures to the best. The business owners or building occupants are responsible for making sure that the fire hose station is regularly checked and maintained. Remove nozzle or hose and horn assembly and visually inspect inside valve body. Electronic gauge measures and communicates pressure and temperature of gaseous fire suppression system containers. The complete guide to fire hose cleaning procedures. Standard for the inspection, care, and use of fire hose, couplings, and nozzles and the service testing of fire hose. It is recommended to dry brush the hose using a soft to medium bristle brush. This manual establishes standard fire department specific policies. Standard for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of. Be sure that fire hose rack will swing out of cabinet, if enclosed, at least 90 degrees.
For damage to couplings, or hose section, or leakers. Cas the cas coupling is identified by a 238 wide clamp and a colored blue or black, polymer sleeve under the. All fire department personnel shall follow these policies and accompanying procedures to the best of their ability. In no way will this document replace proper training and experience. Standard on clean agent fire extinguishing systems. The procedures manual will provide fscj facilities maintenance staff with a set of clearly defined, yet flexible guidelines that are intended to complement sound facilities management practices already in use and offer new ones where necessary. Manuals, maintenance manuals, and service bulletins for the system or equipment being installed. Hose use, care and maintenance this information is based on recognized industry recommendations from sources such as nahad, rma, etc. The document management portal contains the departments policies, procedures, guides, and forms. Our goal is to provide superior performance, low maintenance, and long service life. Maintenance it is recommended that this hose reel be maintained in accordance with as1851. Fire hose reel maintenance will need to be carried out at a minimum annually to ensure your fire hose reels are viable in an emergency. The information contained within the document portal is. Manual of procedures 107 south lyon fire department.
This standard provides requirements for fire hose, couplings, nozzles, and. Maintenance of fire extinguisher shall only be carried out by approved servicing. The following care, handling, and maintenance guidelines were prepared to provide information to both first. Chemical in the valve body may indicate that the extinguisher has been partially discharged and should therefore be recharged. Test water flow rate, static pressure and dynamic pressure. Different operation and maintenance practices have evolved across the agency and new, low. Maintenance procedure for fire sprinkler, stand pipe. Protect the hose with a suitable bandage where it touches the ground after leaving a pump delivery outlet. Requirements are provided for impairment procedures, notification. Fresno fire department training policies, procedures. As part of the consolidation plan, this standard is slipping cycle and being. Prepare pipe ends according to manufacturers instructions.
As there are public institutions in block a, there is installation of sprinkler system which is not usual for residential buildings. Maintenance procedures must include the procedures detailed in the manufacturers service manual and a thorough examination of the basic elements of the fire extinguisher, including the following. Fire hose, cabinets and valves standpipe systems for. Ensure that all the precommissioning checks are carried out successfully.
Test a sample of detectors and manual call points so that all devices ha. This volume is designed to help improve work along these lines. It is recommended that this hose reel be maintained in accordance with as1851. Reclamation has used co 2 fire suppression systems in its powerplants for many years to protect generators and large motors. To eliminate the need to empty water remaining in the standpipe after use, a drain.
Fire protection requirements, routine checks, maintenance of. North american fire hose is committed to providing the highest quality raw material, unique designs features, and special manufacturing methods in producing our attack line hose and large diameter hose. Check the fire hose and reel are in good condition. The following are some key fire hydrant installation, operation and trouble shooting procedures to consider when inspecting new construction. Protect the hose with a suitable bandage where it touches the ground after leaving a pump delivery outlet, to avoid abrasion damage due to vibration. The procedures manual will be used in coordination with the. Each control valve also shall be capable of manual operati. Clow valve company warrants that its clow medallion fire hydrant will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and customary use and maintenance for a period of ten 10 years from the date of purchase, provided the hydrant is installed and maintained according to clow instructions, and applicable codes. A maintenance check covers the disassembling the extinguisher, examine all its parts, cleaning and. Standard for the care, use, inspection, service testing. All members will understand and follow these policies and procedures. All 6 monthly and 12 monthly inspections and service should be carried out by qualified and experienced personnel. The hose is rolled out and washed using a mild soapwater mixture and a brush. Avoid dragging hose over sharp objects or abrasive surfaces, especially when kinked.
This pocket guide is made available for informational. It is the intent of this command to publish the best procedures available for managing the shiptoshore operation. This allowed the valve to remain below the frost line but still provided an easy hose connection. This required service pressure must be maintained for three minutes. Dont use a power washer or solvent, which can damage the outer jacket. Attach fire hose to be tested to the ischarge d valves 4. For ease of reference, the procedures have been divided into categories and are presented in the same order. Fire hose reels with no water at the time of maintenance shall not be serviced and shall be indelibly marked no water, recorded and reported to the responsible person. Maintenance shall be carried out periodically, but at least once a year. Check the spray nozzle can be opened and adjusted easily.
Sans 10105part2 f where a gauge is fitted, whether the water pressure to the hose reel and aboveground hydrant is at least 300kpa. These procedures are detailed in the appropriate sections below. Ensure that hose is not in contact with hot flaming debris for extended periods of time. Init monthly service task brake components check measure. See the manufacturers installation and maintenance manuals and the awwa c502 standard for drybarrel fire. Refer to the pictorial operating and rewind instructions located on the front disc of the fire hose reel itself. Jun 07, 2017 normally after a fire, if hose is dirty and wet, we disconnect the hose, drain it, wipe any debris off of it, and roll it up to bring back to the station. Chapter 35 fire systems inspection, testing, and maintenance itm 35 i. Learn more in this stepbystep guide from rawhide fire hose. Ship registry for an alternative testing and maintenance procedures. Fire hose cleaning procedures after each use, all hose shall be cleaned per nfpa 1962 standard for the inspection, care, and use of fire hose, couplings, and nozzles and the service testing of fire hose, chapter 4. Hose use, care and maintenance general instructions for hose hydrostatic testing and inspection after closing the exhaust valve, check all connections to insure there is no leaking. Once all leaking has been eliminated, raise pressure to the hoses. Ansul red line cartridgeoperated fire extinguishers provide the high flow rate needed in high fire risk industries.
Fire hose inventory fire hall repair instructions fire hall equipment inventory fire hall. The data in this volume are intended to supple ment subpart l, fire protection, part 1910 of. It should not be viewed as a training manual but as a guide to the equipment and expertise required for the proper execution of these functions. Purpose to establish standards for fire hose loading, testing, maintenance, and documentation. It is intended to serve as a guide for the use, care, and maintenance of hose and hose assemblies.
It is assumed that operation and maintenance personnel are familiar with the common safety practices in connection with fire prevention and general safety around electrical equipment. Nfpa 1962, standard for the care, use, and service testing of fire hose including couplings and nozzles. The test interval shall be the same as specified for the fire extinguisher on which the hose is installed. In addition to the requirements in paragraph a of this section, all fire suppression and detection equipment and systems on board a towing vessel must be maintained in accordance with the attached nameplate, manufacturers approved design manual, or as otherwise provided in any tsms applicable to the vessel. Learning objectives explain the need for routine checks and supervise the maintenance of fire safety provisions in the premises describe the various types of fire safety provisions understand the various type of fire hazards singapore civil defence force. The recommended maintenance procedures listed in this appendix are based on direct kimleyhorn and associates, inc. Once all leaking has been eliminated, raise pressure to the hoses rated working pressure and hold. When washing fire hose, keep the following in mind. The hose is rinsed and hung in a hose tower to air dry. Recouple with correct hose thread couplings, retest or furnish correct hose thread adapters. Fire hose stations should usually be inspected or checked every 90 days or as specified by local ahj. Proper care, cleaning, use, storage, and inspection of fire hose. Get the facts about fire extinguishers fighting fires with anything less than the best puts your personnel and operations at risk. Maintenance procedure for fire sprinkler, stand pipe, hydrant.
Pocket guide to inspecting, testing and maintaining fire protection. Then, begin washing the fire hose with a garden hose or other lowpressure water source. Fire hose, cabinets and valves standpipe systems for fire. All planned impairments of fire protection or life safety systems must be conducted in accordance with the precautions outlined in the chapter 36, fire protection, of this manual. The user is required to read this manual before use and to operate the hose reel in accordance with the instructions it contains. Installation of control valve alarm valve it is recommended that the alarm valve be inspected periodically to ensure proper operation. Is handwheel proper size and attached to the valve. Ladders ladders shall be removed and washed with soap and water and let dry prior to replacing. A maintenance check covers the disassembling the extinguisher, examine all its parts, cleaning and replacing any defective parts, and reassembling. The following will assist in identifying which couplings are on the hose. Worn hydrant operating nut repair or replace reporting and repair procedures reporting of hydrant condition and associated repairs comes from two sources, annual inspections and field reports from staff, customers and fire district personnel. Apr 14, 2012 manual of procedures 107 page 1 of 7 fire hose issued.
The existing periodic maintenance schedule of the fss for these two blocks is summarized as follows. Guide to fire extinguisher inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire mains, fire pumps, hydrants, hoses and nozzles verify all fire hydrants, hose and nozzles are in place, properly arranged and are in serviceable condition. The proper method of testing hose is found in national fire protection association nfpa 1962, standard for the care, use, inspection, service testing, and replacement of fire hose, couplings, nozzles, and fire hose appliances. Hydrant valves should be supplied with fire hoses and nozzles for delivering the water to required points. Remove any material that is preventing this operation or not related to fire protection. Installation, field testing, and maintenance awwa manual m17 mains were buried relatively deeply with a pipe extending to the ground surface. Hose reels hose line should be extended and hose reel shall be cleaned and lubed as needed. Check that all the couplings and joints are water tight. This volume identifies reclamations standard operation and maintenance practices for carbon dioxide co 2 systems. Soft to medium bristles remove dirt and debris without unnecessary wear.
The information contained within the document portal is continually updated. Johnson controls delivers mission critical essential products, services and personnel during ongoing covid19 pandemic. Roll fire hose back on its reel and record details on a service label. Mechanical parts of all fire extinguishers extinguishing agent expelling means physical condition. All hose threads are local fire department or have correct thread adapters provided.
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