Defined the requirements for a test bench to determine the fire resistance of hose assemblies, in particular by tests according to ISO 15540, up to at least 100mm nominal diameter. During the exposure to flames, there are possible working pressures up to 10bar. The flame spreadability of the hose cannot be tested with the test bench specified. Only water is permitted as a test medium. With a view to ensuring maximum safety for both the operating personnel and the test bed in the event of damage to the hose during the test, the use of combustible test media is excluded.