AS 1851.9-1997

1 - AS 1851.9-1997 MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT - DELIVERY LAY FLAT FIRE HOSE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
7 - SECTION 2 BASIC REQUIREMENTS
7 - 2.1 PERIODIC TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
7 - 2.2 RECORDS
7 - 2.3 HOSE IDENTIFICATION
7 - 2.3.1 General
7 - 2.3.2 Maintenance record tag
9 - SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE OF DELIVERY LAYF LAT FIRE HOSE
9 - 3.1 GENERAL
9 - 3.2 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
9 - 3.2.1 Periodicity
9 - 3.2.2 Inspection
9 - 3.2.3 Periodic pressure test
10 - 3.3 AFTER-USE PROCEDURES
10 - 3.4 HOSE CLEANING, DRYING, AND STORAGE
10 - 3.4.1 Hose cleaning
10 - 3.4.2 Hose drying
10 - 3.4.3 Hose storage
10 - 3.5 DEFECTS AND REPAIRS
10 - 3.6 CONDEMNED HOSE
11 - APPENDIX A - LOGBOOK REPORTS

Sets out requirements for the regular maintenance, including inspection and testing procedures, of delivery lay flat fire hose whether manufactured in accordance with AS 2792 or otherwise. Procedures are given for annual and after-use testing and maintenance. An appendix sets out the format required for logbook reports and hose test records.

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.

First published as AS 1851.9-1988.
Second edition 1997.