221 Hose Testing

Question 1

Company officers desiring to test hose in and out of service status must:

Answer 1

Receive permission from FRCC and notify their district chief

Question 2

Hose shall be tested annually, between

Answer 2

March 15 and April 15

Question 3

5 inch hose shall be tested at pressure of 

Answer 3

200 psi for 5 minutes continuously

Question 4

3 inch or smaller hose shall be tested

** if the test pressure is not marked, test at

Answer 4

At standard manufacturers test pressure for 5 minute continuously.

250 psi for 5 minutes continuously