Torvac can install Fire Hose Reels within your building according to Australian Standards installation and maintenance requirements. Providing a steady, accessible and manoeuvrable supply of water, hose reels can extend to over 30 metres in length and, with correct positioning, can ensure complete coverage of your building, making them a lot safer than domestic or garden hoses. Delivering at least 20 litres of water every minute to the fire at hand, a hose reel can be a powerful and easily accessible fire suppression tool. By adjusting the nozzle at the end of the hose, the hose operator controls the direction and flow of water.
Torvac can install fire hose reels within your building according to Australian Standards installation and maintenance requirements. Providing a steady, accessible and manoeuvrable supply of water, hose reels can extend to over 30 metres in length and, with correct positioning, can ensure complete coverage of your building, making them a lot safer than domestic or garden hoses. Delivering at least 20 litres of water every minute to the fire at hand, a hose reel can be a powerful and easily accessible fire suppression tool.
Hose reels are suitable for use in Class A fires, involving flammable solids such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and even some types of plastics.
Water discharge should be at 0.45 litres per second when attached to an inlet with pressure of approximately 220 kPa. Note that it is important to confirm the water supply pressure is sufficient to support a proper fire hose.
Install the Fire Hose Reels in an area readily accessible in the event of a fire emergency. Clearly mark the location signs.
Fire hose reel assemblies should be in compliance with Australian Standard AS1221 in order to meet regulatory standards.
When mounting the fire hose reel, there should be a minimum height of 1.5 m above floor level for the spindle and no higher than 2.4 m above floor level.
Operating instructions for the stop valve should be readily available within 2 m of the hose reel assembly. Part of your fire emergency training should include The fire hose reel installation requirements and operating instructions.
Avoid having any obstructions around or near the hose reel assembly and the valve handwheel. Maintain at least 2 m clearance around the spindle and 100 mm from the hand-wheel.
The hose should be able to be pulled and run in any direction for the best coverage in fighting a fire. The installation location should be chosen to allow maximum coverage in a fire risk area.
If the hose reel is mounted to a structure, confirm that the structure can support not only the pressure of the assembly, but also any pulling and other forces when the hose is in use. The fastener types used to install on a structure depends on the structure itself. Brick or masonry would require a certain type, while timber posts or other structures can require a different type of fastener. Check Australian Standard AS2441 for more details.
Using fire hose reel installation requirements can save lives and preserve property while preventing the spread of fire. Contact a Torvac Solutions Specialists to help you to decide which fire hose reels would be suitable for your location. They can advise you about installation and ongoing maintenance to make sure you remain in compliance. Torvac can also supply your building with cabinet housing for fire hose reels.
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