AS 1221-1991

1 - AS 1221-1991 FIRE HOSE REELS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.3.1 Approved
6 - 1.3.2 Regulatory authority
6 - 1.3.3 Fire hose reel
6 - 1.3.4 Fixed fire hose reel
6 - 1.3.5 Swing fire hose reel
6 - 1.3.6 Automatic fire hose reel
6 - 1.3.7 Manual fire hose reel
6 - 1.3.8 Jet
6 - 1.3.9 Spray
7 - SECTION 2 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
7 - 2.1 GENERAL
7 - 2.1.1 Design
7 - 2.1.2 Operation
7 - 2.1.3 Anti-corrosion treatment
7 - 2.1.4 Finish
7 - 2.1.5 Colour
7 - 2.1.6 Screw threads
7 - 2.2 COMPONENTS
7 - 2.2.1 Hose
7 - 2.2.1.1 Diameter and working pressure
7 - 2.2.1.2 Material and construction
7 - 2.2.1.3 Reinforcement
7 - 2.2.1.4 Ultraviolet inhibitor
7 - 2.2.1.5 Bursting pressure
7 - 2.2.1.6 Ply adhesion
7 - 2.2.1.7 Flexibility
7 - 2.2.1.8 Length
7 - 2.2.1.9 Colour
8 - 2.2.2 Nozzle
8 - 2.2.2.1 General
8 - 2.2.2.2 Twist nozzle
8 - 2.2.2.3 Lever nozzle
8 - 2.2.3 Drum
8 - 2.2.3.1 General
8 - 2.2.3.2 Hose support
8 - 2.2.3.3 Side plates
8 - 2.2.3.4 Spigot or shaft
8 - 2.2.4 Inlet pipe
8 - 2.2.5 Connection fitting
8 - 2.2.6 Stop valve and interlock
8 - 2.2.6.1 Manual stop valve
9 - 2.2.6.2 Automatic stop valve
9 - 2.2.7 Hose guide
11 - SECTION 3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
11 - 3.1 GENERAL
11 - 3.2 FIRE HOSE REEL
11 - 3.2.1 Pressure test
11 - 3.2.2 Strength tests
11 - 3.2.2.1 Assembly
11 - 3.2.2.2 Side plates
11 - 3.2.3 Unwind test
11 - 3.2.4 Discharge tests
11 - 3.2.4.1 General
11 - 3.2.4.2 Flow rate test
11 - 3.2.4.3 Dispersal test
11 - 3.3 COMPONENTS
11 - 3.3.1 Hose
11 - 3.3.1.1 Bursting pressure
11 - 3.3.2.2 Ply adhesion
12 - 3.3.2.3 Flexibility
12 - 3.3.1 Nozzle
12 - 3.3.1.1 Twist nozzle
12 - 3.3.1.2 Other than twist nozzle
13 - SECTION 4 MARKING
13 - 4.1 HOSE
13 - 4.2 NOZZLE
13 - 4.3 DRUM
13 - 4.4 MANUAL STOP VALVE
13 - 4.5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
15 - APPENDIX A - STRENGTH TEST FOR SIDE PLATES
15 - A1 SCOPE
15 - A2 PRINCIPLE
15 - A3 APPARATUS
15 - A4 CALCULATION
15 - A5 PROCEDURE
15 - A6 REPORT
17 - APPENDIX B - NOZZLE TEST FOR A TWIST NOZZLE
17 - B1 SCOPE
17 - B2 PRINCIPLE
17 - B3 APPARATUS
17 - B4 CALCULATION
17 - B5 PROCEDURE
17 - B6 REPORT
19 - APPENDIX C - NOZZLE TEST FOR AN OTHER THAN TWIST NOZZLE
19 - C1 SCOPE
19 - C2 PRINCIPLE
19 - C3 APPARATUS
19 - C4 PROCEDURE
19 - C5 REPORT

Specifies requirements for the design, construction and performance of fixed and swing fire hose reels with either automatic or manual stop valve operation.

This Standard specifies requirements for the design, construction, and performance of fixed and swing fire hose reels.

First published as AS A155-1966.
Revised and redesignated AS 1221-1972.
Second edition 1976.
Third edition 1981.
Fourth edition 1983.
Fifth edition 1983.
Sixth edition 1991.