Title AS 1851.9-1997 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Delivery lay flat fire hose Licensee Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Conditions of use This is a licensed electronic copy of a document where copyright is owned or managed by Standards Australia International Your licence is a single user licence and the document may not be stored, transferred or otherwise distributed on a network You may also make one paper copy of this document if required Web Check-up Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited AS 1851.9—1997 Australian Standard Maintenance of fire protection equipment Part 9: Delivery lay flat fire hose This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee FP/9, Fire Hydrant Installations It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on February 1997 and published on May 1997 The following interests are represented on Committee FP/9: Association of Certification Bodies 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(STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA) THE CRESCENT, HOMEBUSH, NSW 2140 ISBN 7337 1039 AS 1851.9 — 1997 PREFACE This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee FP/9 on Fire Hydrant Installations to supersede AS 1851.9— 1988 The object of this Standard is to provide users of delivery lay flat hose with the necessary requirements needed for the regular maintenance of such hose Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which it applies An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance  Copyright STANDARDS AUSTRALIA Users of Standards are reminded that copyright subsists in all Standards Australi a publications and software Except where the Copyri ght Act allows and except where provided for below no publications or soft ware produced by Standards Australi a may be reproduced, stored in a 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clearly identif ied The use of materi al in pri nt form or in computer soft ware programs to be used commercially, wit h or wit hout payment, or in commercial contr acts is subject to the payment of a royalt y This policy may be varied by Standards Australi a at any ti me 3 AS 1851.9 — 1997 CONTENTS Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited Page SECTION SCOPE AND GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 1.3 DEFINITIONS 4 SECTION BASIC REQUIREMENTS 2.1 PERIODIC TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 2.2 RECORDS 2.3 HOSE IDENTIFICATION 5 SECTION MAINTENANCE OF DELIVERY LAY FLAT FIRE HOSE 3.1 GENERAL 3.2 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 3.3 AFTER-USE PROCEDURES 3.4 HOSE CLEANING, DRYING, AND STORAGE 3.5 DEFECTS AND REPAIRS 3.6 CONDEMNED HOSE 7 8 8 LOGBOOK REPORTS APPENDIX A AS 1851.9 — 1997 STANDARDS AUSTRALIA Australian Standard Maintenance of fire protection equipment Part 9: Delivery lay flat fire hose S E C T I O N S CO P E A N D G E NE R A L 1.1 SCOPE This Standard sets out requirements for the maintenance of delivery lay flat fire hose, including regular inspection and steps to be taken when a hose has been used or repairs to it are necessary Delivery lay flat fire hose is generally referred to as ‘the hose’ or ‘a hose’ in this Standard Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following documents are referred to in this Standard: AS 2484 2484.2 Fire— Glossary of terms Part 2: Fire protection and fire fighting equipment 2700 Colours for general purposes 2792 Fire hose— Delivery lay flat 1.3 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in AS 2484.2 apply COPYRIGHT S E C T I O N B A S I C AS 1851.9 — 1997 R E Q U I R E M E N T S 2.1 PERIODIC TESTING AND MAINTENANCE The requirements for the maintenance of the hose shall be as set out in the appropriate Clause in Section 3, and in accordance with any additional requirements of the regulatory authority Any defect found during routine maintenance shall be rectified immediately or reported to the owner Action taken will be recorded in the maintenance log (see Clause 2.2) Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited 2.2 RECORDS A maintenance record system shall be provided by the property owner or occupier to sequentially record maintenance carried out on the hose and shall contain the following: (a) Hose identification, size (diameter), length, class and construction (b) Manufacturer and date of manufacture (c) Location and date in service (d) Coupling type (e) Any defects, remedial action and date of inspection A maintenance record system may take the form of — (i) a logbook; (ii) a computer-based record system; or (iii) other permanent record system that is capable of easy interpretation or generally easily interpreted reports which can be cross-referenced against an individual hose The maintenance record shall be available for the property at all times Where a logbook is used, it shall be substantially bound, not in loose-leaf formats and shall have numbered pages in triplicate The logbook shall include the signature of the owner, or agent service person and have a required distribution of copies printed on each page, i.e (A) original— owner/occupier/agent; (B) duplicate —service person; and (C) triplicate —retain in book The use of maintenance record tags does not preclude the need for a separate maintenance record system Where a maintenance record system that does not require maintenance record tags in accordance with Clause 2.3.2 is employed, it shall be capable of providing all the information normally available on such a tag 2.3 HOSE IDENTIFICATION 2.3.1 General Each hose shall be fitted with a maintenance record tag complying with the requirements of Clause 2.3.2 Alternatively, where approved by the regulatory authority, other means of permanent hose identification may be used 2.3.2 Maintenance record tag The year and month of maintenance work on delivery lay flat fire hose shall be recorded on a tag as shown in Figure 2.1 The letters, figures, and lines on the tag shall be printed in black over a continuous background of approximately golden yellow Y14 as specified in AS 2700, and the tag shall not carry any information other than that shown in Figure 2.1 and the recorded details specified in this Clause (2.3.2) COPYRIGHT AS 1851.9 — 1997 The tag shall be made of a suitable metal and shall be not less than 0.3 mm thick Plastic shall not be used unless permitted by the regulatory authority It shall be attached to the fire hose, or fitted coupling, so that the force necessary to detach the tag is not less than 100 N The means of attachment shall not interfere with, or cause damage during, the operation of the hose Indication of the maintenance routine having been carried out shall be shown in the box corresponding to the year and month in which the routine was performed The maintenance routine may be indicated by an etched, embossed, or stamped figure ‘1’, or by a punched hole in the tag Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited When a maintenance record tag is replaced, the final year maintenance record shall be transferred from the expired tag to the new tag DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES FIGURE 2.1 TYPICAL MAINTENANCE RECORD TAG COPYRIGHT S E C T I O N AS 1851.9 — 1997 M AI N T E N AN C E O F D E L I V E R Y L A Y F L A T F I R E H O S E 3.1 GENERAL Delivery lay flat fire hose manufactured in accordance with AS 2792, and any associated couplings shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the requirements given below Hose not manufactured to AS 2792 shall be tested in accordance with the procedures below, except that the maximum periodic test pressure (see Clause 3.2.3) shall be assumed to be as for Class L hose (see Table 3.1) 3.2 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 3.2.1 Periodicity At intervals not exceeding 12 months, after any usage, or when defects are suspected, hose shall be inspected and tested in accordance with Clauses 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 (see Appendix A) Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited 3.2.2 Inspection If necessary, the Clause 3.4.1 before inspection hose shall be cleaned in accordance with With the hose laid out, preferably straight and on a flat clean surface, the complete length shall be inspected for obvious defects such as cuts, abrasion, burns, or contamination Where appropriate, repairs shall be carried out in accordance with Clause 3.5 In addition, all coupling connections shall be inspected for damage or distortion to threads, lugs or gaskets 3.2.3 Periodic pressure test Not more than three lengths of hose shall be tested as a single hose line The periodic pressure test procedure shall be as follows: (a) Lay the hose out straight on a flat clean surface (b) Mark the hose/coupling joints so that any movement between the two will be obvious (c) Fasten the hose ends, to limit movement in the event of rupture NOTE: The development of test pressures introduces a serious accident potential even when the specified procedures are followed (d) Charge the hose with water to a nominal pressure of 500 kPa, taking care to vent all air (e) Increase the pressure gradually, over a period of not less than 20 s and not more than min, until the required maximum working pressure is reached (see Table 3.1, Clause 3.1) (f) Maintain the maximum working pressure for a period of not less than min, while the hose is examined for defects TABLE 3.1 PERIODIC TEST PRESSURE Hose class Maximum working pressure kPa* L M H 1000 1400 2100 * As specified in AS 2792 COPYRIGHT AS 1851.9 — 1997 Hose exhibiting leakage (other than percolating type) or other defects which would impair its performance, or slippage on the coupling greater than mm, shall be repaired in accordance with Clause 3.5 or be condemned (see Clause 3.6), as necessary Hose shall be cleaned and dried before being returned to service or storage in accordance with Clause 3.4 3.3 AFTER-USE PROCEDURES After use, hose shall be inspected in accordance with Clause 3.2.2, then charged with water to the appropriate pressure (see Table 3.1 and Clause 3.1) and inspected for leaks or other damage If the serviceability of the hose is in doubt, it shall be tested in accordance with Clause 3.2.3 Hose shall be cleaned and dried, if necessary, before being returned to service or storage in accordance with Clause 3.4 3.4 HOSE CLEANING, DRYING, AND STORAGE 3.4.1 Hose cleaning Dirty hose shall be cleaned as dirt, abrasives and contaminants can seriously damage hoses Hose shall therefore be stored in a clean, dry condition Care must be taken not to damage the hose in cleaning The manufacturer should be consulted in case of doubt Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited A hose cleaning machine may be used 3.4.2 Hose drying Wet hose shall be drained With the exception of extruded hose, all hoses shall be thoroughly dried Where the hose is dried by heating, the hose temperature shall not exceed 40°C, and the heating shall be accompanied by a natural or forced air draught through the hose Hose shall not be exposed to the drying temperature for more than 12 h 3.4.3 Hose storage Hose shall be stored so that as far as possible folds not recur in the same position Hose should be stored rolled on a bight, with both ends accessible The maintenance tag shall be visible and readily accessible 3.5 DEFECTS AND REPAIRS Hose defects, such as cuts or excessive leakage, shall be repaired in accordance with the hose manufacturer’s instructions, or the hose shall be condemned (see Clause 3.6) Inadequately fitted couplings shall be cut from the hose and refitted Defects more than 50 mm in any direction may be cut from the hose and couplings fitted to the remaining length(s) Such changes shall be recorded in the logbook, and any length marked on the hose shall be corrected All repaired hose shall be tested in accordance with Clause 3.2.3 3.6 CONDEMNED HOSE Hose which cannot be repaired shall be condemned Hose which is condemned shall be prominently labelled as such, removed from service, and the owner or his agent notified An appropriate entry, which shall be signed and dated, shall be made in the logbook, and the maintenance record tag shall be removed from the hose NOTE: Permission should be requested from the owner to destroy any hose or fittings which have been condemned COPYRIGHT AS 1851.9 — 1997 APPENDIX A LOGBOOK REPORTS (Informative) HOSE RECORD CARD (ANNUAL AND AFTER-USE TESTING AND MAINTENANCE) Premises Maintenance organization Address Telephone HOSE IDENTIFICATION I.D number Size (diameter) Length Class Manufacturer Construction Date of manufacture Date in service Coupling type Location Licensed to LUU MINH LUAN on 25 Feb 2002 Single user licence only Storage, distribution or use on network prohibited TEST RECORD Date Actual test pressure (kPa) Pass Fail Reason failed DAMAGE Date Nature of damage REPAIRS CONDEMNED Date Reason Signature COPYRIGHT ... Standard Maintenance of fire protection equipment Part 9: Delivery lay flat fire hose Originated as AS 1851. 9 — 198 8 Second edition 199 7 PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA (STANDARDS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA)... prohibited AS 1851. 9? ?? 199 7 Australian Standard Maintenance of fire protection equipment Part 9: Delivery lay flat fire hose This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee FP /9, Fire Hydrant... ISBN 7337 10 39 AS 1851. 9 — 199 7 PREFACE This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee FP /9 on Fire Hydrant Installations to supersede AS 1851. 9? ?? 198 8 The object of this Standard