BS 3367:1999

Committees responsible
      Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Information and requirements to be agreed and
      documented
5 Rope used in lines
6 Lowering lines
7 Rescue lines (for use with turntable ladders)
8 Tail lines
9 Guy lines
10 Belt lines
11 General purpose lines
12 Labelling
Annex A (normative) Termination in hawser laid rope
Annex B (normative) Termination in 8-plait rope
Annex C (normative) Termination in 16-plait rope
Annex D (normative) Method for termination of lines
Annex E (informative) Recommendations on the inspection
                      and care of lines
Bibliography
Figure A.1 - Making the first tuck
Figure A.2 - Making the second tuck
Figure A.3 - The second round of tucks
Figure A.4 - The finished splice
Figure B.1 - Sewing the ropes together
Figure B.2 - Whipping over the stitches
Figure B.3 - The finished eye, sewn and whipped
Figure C.1 - Marking out
Figure C.2 - Removing the core
Figure C.3 - Tapering the core
Figure C.4 - Pulling through the core
Figure C.5 - Tucking in the cover: Stage 1
Figure C.6 - Tucking in the cover: Stage 2
Figure C.7 - Tucking in the cover: Stage 3
Figure C.8 - Tucking in the cover: Stage 4
Figure C.9 - Finishing off the splice
Figure C.10 - The finished splice
Figure D.1 - Lowering line with spliced-in leg fitted
             with running eyes

Defines requirements for ropes to be used in the manufacture of fire service lowering lines, tail lines, rescue lines, guy lines, belt lines and general purpose lines, and defining some aspects of the make-up of these lines. Excluded are ropes used in conjunction with specialist rope rescue equipment, such as those associated with caving and mountaineering activities where mechanical devices are used. Personal lines and guidelines used with breathing apparatus are not included in this Standard.

This British Standard specifies requirements for ropes to be used in the manufacture of fire service lowering lines, rescue lines, tail lines, guy lines, belt lines and general purpose lines, and also specifies some aspects of the make-up of these lines.

Ropes used in conjunction with specialist rope rescue equipment, such as those associated with mountaineering and caving activities where mechanical devices are used, are excluded. Guidelines and personal lines for use with breathing apparatus are also excluded.

In addition to the definitive requirements, this standard also requires the items detailed in clause 4 to be documented. For compliance with this standard, both the definitive requirements and the documented items have to be satisfied.