TB 174 HOSE TESTING PROCEDURES

Question 1

1 inch single jacket (brush) tested @?

Answer 1

300psi

Question 2

1 1/2 inch single jacket(brush) tested @?

Answer 2

300psi

Question 3

1 inch double jacket tested at?

Answer 3

400psi

Question 4

1 1/2 inch double jacket tested at?

Answer 4

400psi

Question 5

1 3/4 inch hose tested at?

Answer 5

400psi

Question 6

2 1/2 inch double jacket hose tested at?

Answer 6

400psi

Question 7

2 1/2 inch & 4 inch bypass/ suctions tested at?

Answer 7

300psi

Question 8

2 inch single jacket nitrile rubber(high rise) hose tested at?

Answer 8

300psi

Question 9

2 1/2 inch single jacket nitrile rubber (high rise pigtail) tested at?

Answer 9

300psi

Question 10

3 inch single jacket nitrile rubber (ladder pipe) hose tested at?

Answer 10

300psi

Question 11

4 inch single jacket nitrile rubber (supply hose) hose tested at?

Answer 11

250psi

Question 12

1 inch booster hose reel (OES type 3) hose tested at?

Answer 12

300psi

Question 13

Who shall ensure all hose is tested in station by fire pump apparatus?

Answer 13

Station commander

Question 14

When are hard suction and 2 1/2 inch high pressure high rise hose tested?

Answer 14

Annually at annual pump test by test pit engineer

Question 15

When shall new hose be tested after receiving?

Answer 15

Within 24 hours of receiving

Question 16

Hose that has been stored for longer than 1 year shall be what before put back into service?

Answer 16

Shall be tested before put back into service

Question 17

When hose is damp or dirty how long after shall it be changed?

Answer 17

Within 24 hours

Question 18

Fabric jacketed supply lines including by-pass and suctions shall be changed when?

Answer 18

Weekly or more frequently when damp or dirty

Question 19

Hose shall be loaded into apparatus in such way that ______ can circulate under the hose to eliminate or reduce growth of mildew in the hose jacket or rust and or corrosion in hose bed?

Answer 19

Air

Question 20

Hose shall be kept out of ___ when stored?

Answer 20

Direct sunlight

Question 21

Hose shall be reloaded with sufficient regularity to prevent?

Answer 21

Prevent damage and the setting of permanent folds in rubber lining

Question 22

Who identifies if hose is in need of replacement due to excessive wear or the ten year service life has been reached?

Answer 22

Station commander

Question 23

Dirty hose shall be washed with?

Answer 23

Clear cold water. 5-10% solution concentrated soap

Question 24

Nozzles shall be opened how much to prevent water hammer and damage to the pump when testing hose?

Answer 24

Cracked

Question 25

How do you identify damaged hose?

Answer 25

With black tape around damaged area and F-175 tag

Question 26

What’s the max feet a hose line can be tested?

Answer 26

300 feet

Question 27

When testing hose connect to on or offside of the panel and what is the clearance?

Answer 27

Off side panel (no gate wye)and 15 feet clearance from nozzle and hose

Question 28

How do you increase pressure during hose test?

Answer 28

Gradually raised to 45psi and gradually increase by 15psi per second

Question 29

When testing hose consider testing in volume or pressure?

Answer 29

Volume

Question 30

What documentation is to be filled out after hose test?

Answer 30

F station commander fills out F-2 and F-129 if forward to hose test record