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TB 174 Hose Testing Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

Our hose testing complies with NFPA ___ Standard for Care, Use, Inspection and Service Testing of Hose and Couplings.

A

1962

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______ shall ensure that all rubber lined, single-jacketed hose, double-jacketed hose, by-pass hose, soft suction hose and synthetic nitrile “all rubber” hose (2” high-rise, pigtails and3”Ladder Pipe) be tested annually using fire apparatus pumps.

A

Station Commanders

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3
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NOTE: All hard suction hose and 2-1/2” high pressure high-rise hose shall be tested annually during_____ by the _____.

A

Annual Pump Test / Test Pit Engineer.

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4
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_______ hose shall be tested as soon as possible after receipt by the Fire Station. (LAFD recommends testing be completed within _____ of delivery.)

A

New and repaired / 24 hours

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5
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Hose stored for longer than ____ shall be tested before it is placed back into service.

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one year

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Firefighting hand lines (1”, 1-1/2”, 1-3/4”, 2-1/2”) shall be changed within ______.

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24 hours when damp or dirty.

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Fabric jacketed supply lines (including by-passes and soft suctions)shall be changed _____ , if damp or dirty.

A

weekly, or more frequently

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8
Q

Hose carried on fire apparatus shall be loaded in such a way that air can circulate under the hose to _____ in the hose jacket or ______ in the hose bed.

A

eliminate or reduce growth of mildew. / rust and/or corrosion

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Station Commanders who identify hose that is in need of replacement due to _______ has been reached, shall contact the _______ at the Supply and Maintenance(S&M) Division for assistance.

A

excessive wear or the ten year service life / Equipment Engineering Unit

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10
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Dirty hose shall be washed with ______. Heavily soiled hose may be washed using a _____.

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clear, cold water. / 5% to 10% solution of concentrated liquid soap.

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11
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If the hose leaks or the hose jacket fails inspection, identify the damaged area(s) by wrapping the hose with ____ where repairs are needed.

A

black tape at the location(s)

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The total length of any hose line being tested shall not exceed _____.

A

300 feet

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Hose testing should not be performed during _____ unless Company Commanders can assure that all safety provisions can be adhered to and the entire test area can be monitored for hose failure(s) and is clear of civilians and vehicles.

A

incidents, post incident or during training evolutions

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Double-jacketed rubber lined hose: By-passes and Soft Suctions shall be tested at ____.

A

300 PSI.

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Single-jacketed synthetic nitrile rubber lined hose: 2” high-rise, 2-1/2” high-rise Pigtails and 3” Ladder Pipe shall be tested at _____.

A

300 PSI.

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Single-jacketed synthetic nitrile rubber lined hose: 4” supply shall be tested at _____.

A

250 PSI.

17
Q

Double-jacketed rubber lined hose: 1”, 1-1/2”, 1-3/4”and2-1/2” shall be tested at ____.

A

400 PSI.

18
Q

Single-jacketed thermal plastic lined: (brush hose) shall be tested at _____.

A

300 PSI.

19
Q

Duration of test: _____ at the required pressure.

A

five minutes

20
Q

Length of line: _____ maximum per outlet.

A

300 feet

21
Q

TESTING: Each hose shall be marked around its ______. This mark will determine, after the hose has been tested and drained, if the ______ during the test.

A

full circumference at the end of the hose at the back of each coupling. / coupling or collar has slipped

22
Q

TESTING:______ shall be used (e.g. gated wye) while performing the test.

A

No appliances

23
Q

Note: All ____ must be removed from the hose before the nozzle is closed and the pressure is raised to the appropriate test pressure.

A

air / closed

24
Q

With the hose at 45 PSI (+/-), it shall be checked for ____ at each coupling and the couplings tightened with a spanner wrench where necessary.

A

leakage

25
Q

The pressure shall be raised at a rate not greater than ____ per second until the service test pressure is reached. Maintain the appropriate test pressure for five minutes.

A

15 PSI

26
Q

Members shall never stand directly within ____ of the free end of the hose, ______ on either side of the hose, or straddle a hose in the test area.

A

15’ in front / closer than 15’

27
Q

If, during the test, a section of hose is leaking or a section bursts, the service test shall be ______ . (The test layout shall be drained and the defective hose removed.)

A

terminated immediately.

28
Q

Let engine idle for ____ minutes after test before shutting down.

A

5 minutes

29
Q

At the conclusion of the test, the Station Commander shall make a journal entry in the ____ and complete and forward the _____ Annual Hose Test Record.

A

F-2 / F-129

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