HomeMy WebLinkAbout301.010 - Annual Service Test for Fire HoseEffective Date: April 2018 Jason S. Moore, Captain
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Fresno City Fire Department
300 Training and Equipment Manual
SECTION 301.010 ANNUAL SERVICE TEST FOR FIRE HOSE
PURPOSE
This policy is established to provide a safe, efficient, and effective standard to conduct
annual service testing of fire hose.
APPLICATION
Fire hose is tested annually, after completion of major repairs, special cleaning, or
anytime hose is damaged.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) firefighting personnel shall use this
procedure any time fire hose is tested.
Hydrostatic hose testers will be used for all hose testing. Department pumpers (fire
engines) shall not be used to attain hose test pressures.
No more than 500 feet of hose will be connected to each discharge during testing.
As a minimum, members shall wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
to include helmet, gloves, and eye protection.
Members shall not straddle hose or be within 15 feet of hose while under test pressure.
The FH3 hydrostatic pump shall be operated from a 110-volt A.C., three-wire outlet,
which has been checked with a receptacle circuit tester and found to be properly wired
(See Training and Equipment Manual, Section 308.006, Receptacle Circuit Tester).
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Company officers are to ensure all hose on their assigned apparatus and station is
tested during the month assigned. If your apparatus is not at your station during the
assigned month, the hose should be tested upon its return. In the attached spread
sheet you will find the month a station is responsible to test hose along with the hose
each shift is responsible for.
Effective Date: April 2018 Jason S. Moore, Captain
Current Revision Date: 12/23/2022 Section 301.010
Next Revision (1) Date: 12/23/2025 Page 1 of 10
Fresno City Fire Department
300 Training and Equipment Manual
SECTION 301.010 ANNUAL SERVICE TEST FOR FIRE HOSE
PURPOSE
This policy is established to provide a safe, efficient, and effective standard to conduct
annual service testing of fire hose.
APPLICATION
Fire hose is tested annually, after completion of major repairs, special cleaning, or
anytime hose is damaged.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) firefighting personnel shall use this
procedure any time fire hose is tested.
Hydrostatic hose testers will be used for all hose testing. Department pumpers (fire
engines) shall not be used to attain hose test pressures.
No more than 500 feet of hose will be connected to each discharge during testing.
As a minimum, members shall wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
to include helmet, gloves, and eye protection.
Members shall not straddle hose or be within 15 feet of hose while under test pressure.
The FH3 hydrostatic pump shall be operated from a 110-volt A.C., three-wire outlet,
which has been checked with a receptacle circuit tester and found to be properly wired
(See Training and Equipment Manual, Section 308.006, Receptacle Circuit Tester).
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Company officers are to ensure all hose on their assigned apparatus and station is
tested during the month assigned. If your apparatus is not at your station during the
assigned month, the hose should be tested upon its return. In the attached spread
sheet you will find the month a station is responsible to test hose along with the hose
each shift is responsible for.
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Hose Test Month
Battalion 1 Battalion 2 Battalion 3 Battalion 4
January Station 1 Station 3 Station 5 Station 2
February Station 4 Station 7 Station 6 Station 12
March Station 8 Station 9 Station 11 Station 14
April Station 10 Station 16 Station 13 Station 18
May Station 15 Station 19 Station 17 Station 20
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Records of hose tested are to be updated upon completion of testing using PSTrax.
Hose should be logged as passing or needing repair in PSTrax.
Instructions can be found at:
FFD Training (TargetSolutions LMS) > File Center > Training > Computer
Software Training > PSTrax Training > PSTrax 2022 Introduction.pptx.
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Hose in need of repair or replacement is to be cleaned, dried, and routed to the hose
repair station for service. The damaged hose is to be marked; clearly identifying
repairs needed prior to delivery to the hose repair station.
It is not necessary to test wildland hose unless damage to the hose is suspected.
The fire shop is responsible to test hard-suction hose during the annual pump service
test. A vacuum test at 22 inches of mercury and a positive pressure test of 100 psi
for two minutes are to be completed.
Company officers should coordinate hose testing with surrounding companies and
their battalion chief to ensure uninterrupted emergency response capability.
Below are important measures which should be taken during the testing process:
• If filling hose through the hydrostatic test pump using an engine, do not
exceed 100 psi.
• All hose should be laid out on level ground. There should be a minimum
of bends and no kinks, especially at couplings.
• All air must be removed from the hose lines prior to attaining test
pressure. It is better to have the nozzle end of hose higher than the
pump to assist in bleeding air from the hose. A block of wood can be
used to raise the nozzle or cap with bleeder valve when purging air out
of the lines.
• Mark the hose jacket after initially filling lines prior to pressurizing lines.
Members should not be in close proximity of hose while under test
pressure.
• Tighten couplings spanner tight to prevent leaking prior to filling the
hose.
• It is best to lay the hose so the pump operator can see it during the test.
• During the test, members should observe for leaking or sweating hose
and slipping couplings. When inspecting the hose under pressure, stay
to the left side of the hose facing the male or nozzle-end of the hose
(while facing away from the pump). Hose will tend to whip, or roll, to the
right if it bursts.
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PROCESS
The use of hydrostatic test pumps enhances safety by reducing the volume of water
released when a hose ruptures during testing.
FFD uses two different Rice Hydrostatic Test Pumps. The Rice FH3 (See Figure 1)
is an electrically powered hydrostatic pump that produces a volume of three gallons
per minute.
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The Rice FH10-H (See Figure 2) is powered by a 5.5 H.P. Honda engine and produces
10 gallons per minute. Either test pump can be used for hose testing; however, the
FH10 should be used for LDH, as it supplies a larger flow allowing for quicker filling
and pressurizing of the hose.
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PROCESS
The use of hydrostatic test pumps enhances safety by reducing the volume of water
released when a hose ruptures during testing.
FFD uses two different Rice Hydrostatic Test Pumps. The Rice FH3 (See Figure 1)
is an electrically powered hydrostatic pump that produces a volume of three gallons
per minute.
FH3
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The Rice FH10-H (See Figure 2) is powered by a 5.5 H.P. Honda engine and produces
10 gallons per minute. Either test pump can be used for hose testing; however, the
FH10 should be used for LDH, as it supplies a larger flow allowing for quicker filling
and pressurizing of the hose.
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Treat all hose under pressure as dangerous, because it is! A hose separating from a
coupling or bursting can whip and strike a person causing injury or death. Do not bend
over the top of the hydrostatic pump while testing.
The hydrostatic tester should be supplied with a 1 ½” hose from a hydrant or hose bib
at the fire station. A Department pumper can be used to fill hose through the hose
tester, providing for quicker filling of hose to be tested. Do not exceed 100 psi. The
fire engine should be shut down once the hose is full. Keep the supply line to the
tester open.
Suggested Hose Configurations For Service Testing:
Hose should be connected directly to the discharge outlets utilizing adapters as
needed. An orifice plate is not needed as the test pumps flow minimal water.
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FH10
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Treat all hose under pressure as dangerous, because it is! A hose separating from a
coupling or bursting can whip and strike a person causing injury or death. Do not bend
over the top of the hydrostatic pump while testing.
The hydrostatic tester should be supplied with a 1 ½” hose from a hydrant or hose bib
at the fire station. A Department pumper can be used to fill hose through the hose
tester, providing for quicker filling of hose to be tested. Do not exceed 100 psi. The
fire engine should be shut down once the hose is full. Keep the supply line to the
tester open.
Suggested Hose Configurations For Service Testing:
Hose should be connected directly to the discharge outlets utilizing adapters as
needed. An orifice plate is not needed as the test pumps flow minimal water.
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1. 1-1/2, 1-3/4-, and 2-inch Hose: Connect one or more lengths of -1 1/2-
inch hose to discharge. At the male end of the hose attach a nozzle.
2. 2-1/2-inch Hose: Attach directly to the discharge or use adaptors to
connect and place a nozzle to the end of each hose.
3. 5-inch Hose: Connect threaded adaptors to the discharge then connect
the LDH to the adapter. A nozzle shutoff, or cap with bleeder valve, can
be connected to the end of the hose utilizing appropriate adaptor(s) if
needed. The FH10 pump is recommended for testing LDH.
Hose Test Procedure Using Hydrostatic Test Pumps:
Hooking up the Hydrostatic Test Pump:
1. Connect inlet to suitable water supply with 1-1/2” or larger hose.
2. Connect fire hoses to be tested to suitable adaptors as described above.
Each hose should have a nozzle on the end to bleed air from lines at full
flow.
3. Use a 12 gauge three-wire grounded electrical extension cord, if
needed.
4. Connect garden hose to back bleed and direct to a drain area to keep
test area dry.
5. ASSURE PUMP IS “OFF.”
Operating the Hydrostatic Test Pump:
1. Close all ball valves. Slightly crack open the ½” back-bleed ball-valve
with the garden hose attached (See Figure 3).
2. Open the 1 ½” inlet ball-valve. Open one outlet ball valve at a time and
allow hoses to fill through manifold. Do not turn pump on at this time. If
hose ruptures while filling, IMMEDIATELY close 1-1/2-inch outlet ball
valve (See Figure 4).
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Figure 3
3. To ensure air is bled from hoses safely, bleed air one hose at a time with
hydrant volume and pressure using a nozzle or cap with bleeder valve
at the end of each line. Bleed all four valves, even if hose is not
connected to them. Air must be out of the system. THIS IS VERY
IMPORTANT!
4. When each hose is filled and free of air, with nozzle closed, close the
ball valve at the manifold outlet to seal system.
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3. To ensure air is bled from hoses safely, bleed air one hose at a time with
hydrant volume and pressure using a nozzle or cap with bleeder valve
at the end of each line. Bleed all four valves, even if hose is not
connected to them. Air must be out of the system. THIS IS VERY
IMPORTANT!
4. When each hose is filled and free of air, with nozzle closed, close the
ball valve at the manifold outlet to seal system.
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5. With hoses sealed, slightly open ball valve at back bleed with garden
hose attached. This will flush air out of the back of the manifold with
hydrant volume and pressure.
6. With back bleed open, TURN ON or START the PUMP. No pressure
will build until the 1-1/2” inlet ball valve is closed. Turning on the pump
will bleed air from high pressure side of pump - out to the drain.
7. Close 1-1/2” ball valve at inlet of manifold.
8. Begin closing ½” ball valve at back bleed. Watch gauge to see what
pressure the relief valve is set at. Adjust the back bleed valve to bypass
at desired test pressure. Open each 1-½” outlet ball valve. They will
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5. With hoses sealed, slightly open ball valve at back bleed with garden
hose attached. This will flush air out of the back of the manifold with
hydrant volume and pressure.
6. With back bleed open, TURN ON or START the PUMP. No pressure
will build until the 1-1/2” inlet ball valve is closed. Turning on the pump
will bleed air from high pressure side of pump - out to the drain.
7. Close 1-1/2” ball valve at inlet of manifold.
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pressure the relief valve is set at. Adjust the back bleed valve to bypass
at desired test pressure. Open each 1-½” outlet ball valve. They will
remain open during testing of the desired hose sections. There is a
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check valve in the high-pressure side of the pump which will allow testing
multiple hoses as one test environment with the pump shut off. In the
event a coupling or hose leaks, the pump will have to remain running. If
the pump is to remain running, a small amount of water must pass over
the head to cool it. In this case, leave the ½” ball valve at the back bleed
open a small amount and adjust the bypass valve to sustain the desired
test pressure.
9. If the air has been bled as outlined, the pump can quickly and safely
build to the desired pressure. The pump may be shut off during the test
depending on test method chosen in Step 8 above.
10. It is very important to BLEED the air out of each line, the manifold, and
the high-pressure side with as much volume at hydrant pressure as
possible prior to starting the test. This ensures the most safety during
testing and reduces time to pressurize lines.
11. To test hose on each outlet as a separate test environment, a gauge
must be used on each line, as the line will be isolated from the gauge on
the manifold when the outlet 1-1/2-inch ball valve is closed. If the
gauges are available and the couplings do not leak, this is faster.
12. At completion of test, shut off the pump, release pressure by shutting off
water supply and slowly cracking nozzle at end of each line.
13. All attack hose is tested at 300 psi, for five minutes.
Precautions:
1. Do not run pump dry.
2. Drain entire system after each use.
3. Protect from freezing in cold climate.
4. Periodically check oil in sight glass. Use 30W non detergent oil.
Note: Refer to manufacturer’s trouble-shooting guide if pump fails to
build pressure.
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DEFINITIONS
1. Bleeder ball-valve: Small ball valve on pressure side of pump to bleed
air out of pump and use to regulate test pressure if needed.
2. Inlet ball-valve: 1 ½” ball-valve located on the inlet side of hydrostatic
pump to fill and bleed manifold and hoses with prior to starting the pump.
This valve must be closed prior to starting the pump.
3. Manifold ball-valve: Any one of four 1 ½” ball-valves that control the flow
of water and pressure to each hose line to be tested.
4. Regulator: An adjustable device to control the maximum amount of
pressure in the hydrostatic test pump system. The regulator should be
set at 300 psi., however, it can be adjusted up to 500 psi.
CROSS-REFERENCES
NFPA 1962, Standard for the Care, Use, Inspection, Service Testing, and
Replacement of Fire Hose, Couplings, Nozzles, and Fire Hose Appliances (2018)
Training and Equipment Manual
Section 308.006, Receptacle Circuit Tester
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