 Standpipe and Hose Systems & Quarterly Tests (Check Sheet #4) |
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The inspection and testing and maintenance of standpipe and hose systems shall conform to NFPA 14, "Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems."
Hose Stations and Cabinets
- Hose stations and cabinets shall be
- conspicuously identified,
- maintained free of obstructions, and
- inspected at intervals not greater than one (1) month to ensure that
- the hose is in proper position, and
- all the equipment is in place and in operable condition
- Hose cabinets shall be used for fire protection equipment only.
Standpipe and hose systems having defects shall be repaired or replaced where necessary to ensure they will operate effectively and safely.
Fire Department Connections
Threaded caps shall be kept in place at all times on fire department connections.
Where threaded caps are missing, the fire department connections shall be examined for accumulated refuse, back flushed when conditions warrant, and the caps replaced.
Fire department connections shall have their location clearly identified, and be kept readily accessible and clear of obstructions.
Records
A record shall be kept of all tests required by this Section, and such records shall be retained for inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.