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Annual Hose TestingAnnual Hose Testing

Engine Company

Commanders Responsibility

Annual Hose TestingAnnual Hose Testing

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Company Commanders Company Commanders ResponsibilityResponsibility

Testing hose based on NFPA Standard No. 1962 and conform to Insurance Offices Inc.

(ISO) criteria

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Engine CompaniesEngine Companies

Care and inspection of hose assigned to their company and reserve apparatus

Ensure all hose is tested annually, the results are recorded in the electronic FD 122, and maintained in quarters. This is to include reserve apparatus assigned to the house.

Ensure testing takes place in accordance with Department standards.

Complete test procedure in coordination with DFC-Operations by October 1, each year.

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Truck CompaniesTruck Companies

Commanders of Truck Companies shall coordinate with the Engine Company Captain to have their ladder pipe hose tested

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Hose Inspection

Free of Debris No evidence of

mildew or rot No cuts or No damage to

couplings or threads Gasket in place

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Hose Stenciling

Hose shall be stenciled in accordance with Article XX, Section 40 of the Fire Department Order book.

Company Commanders may wish to record and stencil hose the tour before the test in order to save time during the test, and have less out of service time.

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Set Up

Wagon should be placed at a hydrant for adequate water supply

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Set UpSet Up

Separate hose based on required test pressures – Do not mix groups when testing

3” and smaller (250 psi) 4” and larger (200 psi)

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Set UpSet Up

Hose should be laid out in sections no longer than 300’ in straight lines without twists or kinks

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Set UpSet Up

Attach the hose sections to discharges away from the pump operator’s panel

Attach the nozzle or an appliance to the other end of the hose

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Set UpSet Up

Secure the hose closest to the discharge outlet with a strap or rope

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Hose SlippageHose Slippage

Companies should use black magic marker to check for slippage

If mark moves more than ½” during the test, place the hose out of service

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Hose TestHose Test

Place pump in serviceOpen intake valveCharge hydrantOpen discharges

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Place pump in serviceOpen intake valveCharge hydrantOpen discharges

Hose TestHose Test

Leave the nozzle or appliance slightly open to allow the air to bleed out of the line

Close the nozzle or bleeder cap on the end of the hose once the air is completely out of the hose line being tested

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Hose TestHose Test

Raise pressure in the discharge to 45 psi and gate down the discharges to approximately ¼ of the way open.

Note – This is done to minimize hose movement in the advent of a hose rupture

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Hose TestHose Test

Check hose for obvious leaks and tighten any loose couplings.

Ensure webbing is secure

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Hose TestHose Test

If there is obvious damage to hose

Stop test and replace hose

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Hose TestHose Test

Defective hose is no longer being repaired by the Department and should be disposed of in accordance with Article XIX, Section 17 of the Order Book.

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Hose TestHose Test

Slowly raise the pump pressure to the desired test pressure and maintain for five minutes

Remember to circulate the water from the tank to the pump and back again by opening the tank fill valve and leaving the tank to pump valve open

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Hose InspectionHose Inspection

The hose should be inspected by walking down the left side of the hose (away from the pump towards the nozzle)

Walk approximately 15 feet away from the hose while it is under test pressure. (The hose should roll to the right if a rupture occurs).

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Hose BurstHose Burst

If the hose should burst during the test

Immediately lower the pressure

Shut down the lineStop the test

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Completing TestCompleting Test

Once the five minutes is completed, slowly shut down the pump by bringing the engine RPM down to idle.

Take the pump out of gear. Close the pump discharge gates Open the nozzle or appliance test cap. Allow the water to drain and inspect the hose

coupling for any slippage.

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Completing TestCompleting Test

Any slippage found (more than 1/2 “) should be identified and the hose taken out of service.

Record the results on the FD 122.Repack the hose.Companies are encourage to roll each section

of hose prior to loading back on the wagon.

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Recording Test ResultsRecording Test Results

Follow the link below on your I-Mobile computer in the wagon to display the Google form. After submitting each hose section, use the ‘back’ button to avoid having to re-enter information.

http://tiny.cc/FireEMS_Form122_Hose_Test

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