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Australian Standard®
Installation of fire hose reels
This Australian Standard® was prepared by Committee FP-007, Fire Hose Reels. It was
approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 27 October 2005.
This Standard was published on 24 November 2005.
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Australian Standard®
Installation of fire hose reels
First published as part of AS CA18—1968.
Revised and redesignated as part of AS 1851.2—1976.
AS 1851.2—1976, revised and redesignated AS 2441—1981.
Fourth edition 2005.
Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (May 2009).
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PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Committee FP-007, Fire Hose Reels, to supersede AS 2441—1988.
This Standard incorporates Amendment No. 1 (May 2009). The changes required by the
Amendment are indicated in the text by a marginal bar and amendment number against the
clause, note, table, figure or part thereof affected.
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After consultation with stakeholders in both countries, Standards Australia and Standards
New Zealand decided to develop this Standard as an Australian Standard rather than an
Australian/New Zealand Standard.
The objective of this Standard is to provide users of fire hose reels with specific
requirements for their installation. It provides requirements for the protection of fire hose
reels in external situations, mounting requirements and clarifies the commissioning
procedure.
This edition includes the following changes:
(a)
Additional terms defined for clarity.
(b)
Flow rates clearly mentioned for different sizes.
(c)
New requirements to protect the pipes from mechanical damage and low temperature.
This Standard will be referenced in the Building Code of Australia 2006 (BCA 2006)
thereby superseding AS 2441—1988, which will be withdrawn 12 months from the date of
publication of this Standard.
Notes to the text contain information and guidance. They are not an integral part of the
Standard.
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CONTENTS
1
Page
SCOPE........................................................................................................................ 4
2
APPLICATION .......................................................................................................... 4
3
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.................................................................................. 4
4
DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................ 4
5
FIRE HOSE REEL ASSEMBLIES ............................................................................. 5
6
WATER SUPPLY....................................................................................................... 5
7
8
CONNECTION FITTING........................................................................................... 7
FIRE HOSE REEL PUMP .......................................................................................... 7
9
SELECTION............................................................................................................... 7
10
LOCATION ................................................................................................................ 7
11
MOUNTING............................................................................................................. 11
12
COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE .......................................................................... 12
13
RECORD OF INSTALLATION ............................................................................... 13
APPENDIX A
BIBLIOGRAPHY ..................................................................................... 14
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
Australian Standard
Installation of fire hose reels
1 SCOPE
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This Standard specifies requirements for the distribution, location and installation of fire
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NOTE: Requirements for the maintenance of fire hose reels are set out in AS 1851 (see
Appendix A)
2 APPLICATION
The requirements of this Standard apply to the location and installation of fire hose reels.
3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
A1
AS
2118
Automatic fire sprinkler systems—General requirements
2362
2362.24
Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems—Methods of test
Part 24: Frangibility test
2419
2419.1
Fire hydrant installations
Part 1: System design, installation and commissioning
2700
Colour standards for general purposes
2941
Fixed fire protection installations—Pumpset systems
AS/NZS
1221
Fire hose reels
3500
3500.1
Plumbing and drainage
Part 1: Water services
BCA
Building Code of Australia
4 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions below apply.
4.1 Class A fires
Fires that involve carbonaceous solids.
4.2 Hazard classes
4.2.1 High hazard
A class of hazard wherein the amount and type of combustibles present are such that fires
of large initial size may be expected. Typical high hazards include woodworking areas,
warehouses with high-piled storage in excess of 4.5 m, foam plastics processing and storage
which constitutes a Class A fire risk.
NOTE: Special consideration should be given to occupancies, which, because of their high-fuel
load, may more correctly be allocated a higher hazard class.
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4.2.2 Light hazard
A class of hazard wherein the amount and type of combustibles present are such that fires
of only small initial size may be expected. Typical light hazards include premises such as
domestic/residential, offices, schoolrooms, churches and assembly halls which constitute a
Class A fire risk.
4.2.3 Ordinary hazard
A class of hazard wherein the amount and type of combustibles present are such that fires
of moderate initial size may be expected. Typical ordinary hazards include mercantile
storage and display areas, showrooms and workshops which constitute a Class A fire risk.
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4.3 Suitable fire hose reel system
A fire hose reel system designed to take into account the level of Class A hazard to be
encountered and be sufficient to ensure full coverage of the building floor areas to be
protected.
4.4 Surface-mounted fire hose reel
A fire hose reel designed so that it is mounted on, and protrudes from, a wall or similar
vertical surface with support from one side only.
4.5 Swing fire hose reel
A fire hose reel that is hinged on a structure so that it can be swung out.
5 FIRE HOSE REEL ASSEMBLIES
Fire hose reel assemblies shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 1221.
6 WATER SUPPLY
6.1 General
A1
The supply water to the fire hose reel assembly shall be sufficient to enable the hose reel to
deliver the minimum demand specified in Table 6.1, for the two most hydraulically
disadvantaged fire hose reels operating simultaneously (except where only one fire hose
reel is installed), plus any probable simultaneous flow. The nominal diameter of the supply
pipe shall be not less than that specified in Table 6.1.
TABLE 6.1
MINIMUM DISCHARGE RATES AND SUPPLY PIPE SIZES
Nominal hose
diameter
mm
Minimum discharge at
220 ±10 kPa inlet pressure
L/s
Minimum supply pipe
size
DN
19
0.33
25
25
0.41
25
6.2 Metered water supply
Where a fire hose reel is connected to a metered water supply, it shall comply with the
following requirements:
(a)
The supply from the town mains to the allotment shall have a nominal diameter of not
less than DN 25.
(b)
The water supply pipework reticulation arrangements shall comply with Figure 6.1.
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Any valve that can prevent flow of water to the hose reel shall be secured and
padlocked in the open position. It shall be marked on an attached corrosion-resistant
and durable tag, with the following in nominal 8 mm upper case text:
FIRE SERVICE VALVE
CLOSE ONLY TO SERVICE FIRE HOSE REELS
NOTES:
1
Strainers on a backflow prevention device are acceptable.
2
Inspection and maintenance of strainers are essential for proper functioning of the system.
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6.3 Hydrant mains tapping
Where supplied by connection to a fire hydrant main, any isolating valve shall comply with
the requirements of Clause 6.2(c). Such a valve shall be located in a fire-isolated stairway,
fire-isolated passageway or fire-isolated ramp, or it shall be located outside the building.
FIGURE 6.1 WATER SUPPLY RETICULATION—COMBINED SERVICES
6.4 Pipework
6.4.1 General
The nominal size of a fire hose reel supply pipework shall comply with the requirements for
pressure, flow and velocity determined by hydraulic calculation.
The requirements of Clauses 6.4 and 6.5 shall apply to all of the pipework between the fire
hose reel and either the connection to the water supply or to another fire service.
6.4.2 External pipework
External pipework shall be located to protect the pipework from mechanical damage and, if
necessary, from freezing.
NOTE: Locating the pipework underground satisfies this requirement.
6.4.3 Internal pipework
Internal above-ground pipework in a building shall be permitted if it is supported,
protected, or isolated in any manner that does not impair the overall firefighting efficiency
of the fire hose reel.
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6.5 Pipe and pipe fittings
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Pipes and fittings used in hose reels systems shall comply with one of the following:
(a)
AS 2419.1 where connected to fire hydrant systems.
(b)
AS/NZS 3500.1 where connected to another water supply.
(c)
AS 2118.1 where connected to automatic fire sprinkler systems.
7 CONNECTION FITTING
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Fire hose reel assemblies shall have the connection fitting installed on the outlet side of a
stop valve. The connection fitting shall be DN 25.
Flexible connections between the stop valve and the hose reel shall not be used unless they
form part of a hose reel complying with AS/NZS 1221.
8 FIRE HOSE REEL PUMP
Where a pumpset is installed, it shall comply with the appropriate requirements of AS 2941
including any specific requirements for fire hose reels.
9 SELECTION
Hose reels shall be selected and distributed according to the level of Class A fire hazard
likely to be encountered in the area to be protected, as prescribed in Table 9.
TABLE 9
FIRE HOSE REEL SELECTION
Size of hose
DN
Light hazard
Ordinary hazard
High hazard
19
Y
Y
Y
If sprinklered to AS 2118
25
Y
Y
Y
NOTE: Y indicates the selection is satisfactory
10 LOCATION
10.1 General
Each fire hose reel shall be located—
(a)
along the normal paths of travel to an exit; and
(b)
in a readily accessible position, in accordance with the requirements of the Building
Code of Australia (BCA).
Fire hose reels shall not be located—
(i)
in positions where access could present a hazard to the potential user; or
(ii)
in fire-isolated exits.
Access to fire hose reels shall not be obstructed, e.g., from items such as furniture.
Where a fire hose reel is installed in an external situation or an aggressive environment, it
shall be protected by a cabinet or other suitable means.
Aggressive environments include the following:
(A)
Exterior situations exposed to the sun, ultraviolet radiation, wind, rain or salt spray.
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(B)
Corrosive atmospheres.
(C)
Abnormally dusty or moisture-laden atmospheres.
(D)
Environments that subject the hose reels to continuous or intense vibrations.
(E)
Environments having extremes of temperature.
10.2 System coverage
Where a fire hose reel system is required in a building it shall be suitable to allow the
occupants to undertake initial fire suppression without being placed in any immediate
danger.
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The maximum coverage for a fire hose reel shall comply with the following requirements:
(a)
All points on a floor shall be within reach of a 4 m hose stream issuing from a nozzle
at the end of the hose laid on floor. The hose length shall not exceed 36 m.
(b)
The distance from a hose reel to the nominated point shall be taken as the most direct
laid-on-ground or floor route.
(c)
The location of internal walls, partitions, doorways, storage racking, and any other
fixed obstructions, which would restrict normal hose coverage throughout the
building or area to be protected, shall be considered when determining the number
and location of fire hose reels.
NOTE: In the case of car parks, the coverage is based on the arc of hose length +4 m.
(d)
The coverage shall be in compliance with the requirements stipulated in the BCA.
10.3 Siting of fire hose reels
Fire hose reels shall be sited so that there is no interference with the running out of the hose
in its intended direction or directions of use.
10.4 Fire hose reel location signs
10.4.1 Location signs
The fire hose reel location sign shall have symbol, border and letters in white on a red field,
approximating R13 signal red of AS 2700 (see Figure 10.1).
10.4.2 Sign location
A location sign shall be provided above or adjacent to a fire hose reel located in a recess,
cavity or an obscure location.
Signs shall be positioned so as to be clearly visible to persons approaching the fire hose reel
location.
10.4.3 Mounting height
Signs shall be mounted not less than 2.0 m above floor level, or at a height that makes them
most apparent to a person of average height and visual acuity approaching the fire hose reel
location.
10.4.4 Cabinet or enclosure
Where a cabinet or enclosure is used, the open door—
(a)
shall not encroach on the required width or path of travel to an exit or doorway; and
(b)
shall not obstruct the hose from being run out in any of its intended directions of use.
The cabinet or enclosure shall be marked with the words ‘FIRE HOSE REEL’ in letters at
least 50 mm high in a colour providing a high contrast with that of the background. The
door may also be marked with a location sign complying with Figure 10.1.
NOTE: The required width or path of travel may be determined from the BCA.
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Where fire hose reels are likely to incur unauthorized interference, the cabinet may be
locked. Locked cabinets shall be provided with a frangible panel to provide access to the
latching device. The panel shall be not less than 150 × 150 mm, and the panel material shall
comply with the requirement for frangibility set out in AS 2362.24.
NOTE: The design of the frangible panel should ensure that a cutting hazard is not created when
the panel is broken.
The cabinet and its door shall provide a radial clearance of not less than 100 mm
(see Figure 10.2).
Non-fire equipment or services shall not be installed within the cabinet. The prescribed
radial clearances shall be maintained.
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DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES
NOTES:
1
All dimensions shown are minimum. Any enlargement of the sign should have all dimensions proportional
to those shown above.
2
For the colours of the sign, see Clause 10.4.1. The shaded area is red field.
FIGURE 10.1 LOCATION SIGN
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FIGURE 10.2 FIXED HOSE REEL CLEARANCE
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11 MOUNTING
The fire hose reel mounting shall comply with the following requirements:
(a)
Surface-mounted fire hose reel assemblies shall be mounted so that the full diameter
of the drum, bearing the operating instructions, is facing the access point. For fire
hose reels of other types, the instructions shall be located so that relevant instructions
are visible when the fire hose reel is both in the stored and operational position.
NOTE: This is not necessarily to be taken as requiring the instructions to be on the outside of
any cabinet door.
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(b)
The fire hose reel assembly shall be suitably mounted at a spindle height of between
1400 mm and 2400 mm above floor level. The stop valve shall be mounted at
1000 ±100 mm above floor level. (See Figure 11.1.)
NOTE: The recommended mounting height of the centre of the fire hose reel is 1500 mm
above floor level.
(c)
The stop valve assembly and instructions shall be visible and readily accessible when
the fire hose reel is ready for operation, and shall be not more than 2000 mm from the
spindle of the hose reel assembly. A clearance of not less than 100 mm shall be
provided around the stop valve handwheel or handle at any point where an operator
needs to place their hand.
(d)
When the fire hose reel is surface-mounted or in a recess, cabinet or cavity, there
shall be a minimum radial clearance of 100 mm between the reel rim and any
obstruction to the sides, above and below that does not form part of the fire hose reel
assembly (see Figure 10.2). In the case of swing-type fire hose reels and those housed
in cavities, the above clearance applies when the fire hose reel is withdrawn from the
cabinet or cavity.
(e)
Where a fire hose reel is fixed in a cabinet or recess, the hose guide shall protrude
beyond the recess when the hose is run out unless the requirements of Clause 12(b)
can be met without the hose guide protruding.
(f)
Where a fire hose reel is mounted in a cabinet, the cabinet door(s) shall be openable
by single-handed operation of the latching mechanism.
(g)
The fire hose reel and its mounting shall be firmly secured to the mounting surface in
accordance with the installation instructions provided with the fire hose reel in
accordance with AS/NZS 1221.
The structure on which the fire hose reel is mounted shall be capable of withstanding a
force of 1 kN.
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FIGURE 11.1 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF FIXED TYPE HOSE REEL
12 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE
After installation of the assembly, the following points shall be checked:
(a)
That there is no leakage of water from the fire hose reel assembly when the hose is
charged with water and pressurized with the nozzle closed.
(b)
That the hose can be withdrawn easily in any of its intended directions of use; that is
the hose shall be capable of being unwound when subject to horizontal pull not
exceeding 100 N until the hose contacts the ground (see ‘reel unwind test’ in
AS/NZS 1221).
(c)
That the flow rate with the nozzle in the jet mode is operational by discharging water
into a container. The rate of flow shall be not less than that given in Table 6.1.
(d)
That any defects found have been corrected.
(e)
That with the stop valve open, the hose is rewound in even layers, the nozzle reengaged correctly in the interlock and the stop valve then closed.
(f)
That the discharge nozzle has been opened to depressurize the hose and then closed.
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That a tag has been attached to an accessible fixed component of the fire hose reel
and marked with the month and year of commissioning, to indicate that the
commissioning procedure has been carried out.
NOTES:
1 Any log should record the commissioning date.
2 For more information on maintenance record tag, see AS 1851.
13 RECORD OF INSTALLATION
At the completion of the commissioning procedure, a record of the disposition and location
of fire hose reels shall be made.
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APPENDIX A
BIBLIOGRAPHY
(Informative)
Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment
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AMENDMENT CONTROL SHEET
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Amendment No. 1 (2009)
REVISED TEXT
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SUMMARY: This Amendment applies to the Clauses 3, 6.1 and 6.5.
Published on 22 May 2009.
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