| The UK government is aware of the fact that | | | | assemblies for fire fighting purposes. |
| fires can occur at any time and at any location. In | | | | Specifically, the BS 6391 applies to fires hoses |
| recognition of this fact, it has implemented the | | | | meant to be used at no more than 15 bar of |
| Regulatory Reform or the Fire Safety Order | | | | working pressure and a minimum temperature of |
| 2005 which encompasses virtually covers almost | | | | −20 °C. You would know that the |
| all types of buildings, structure, and open spaces | | | | product you are considering to purchase has |
| such as shops and offices; premises providing | | | | passed tests and is in conformance with BS 336 if |
| care; community halls; pubs, clubs and restaurants; | | | | it bears the Kitemark seal awarded to products |
| schools; as well as hotels and hostels, to name | | | | tested by the BSI group. |
| just a few. | | | | Step 2. Identify the Types of Equipment and |
| Part of an excellent fire safety scheme is being | | | | Accessories Available |
| able to provide adequate water supply to any | | | | Certainly, choosing requires that you consider a |
| location inside each of the premises. In cases | | | | wide range of products currently being sold in the |
| when a fire blanket or fire extinguisher is unable | | | | market today. The type 2 fire hose is already |
| to put out a fire, then adequate supply of water | | | | sold with a set of wired-on alloy couplings and can |
| must be available. To be able to transport it | | | | be bought in 23-metre or 18-metre lengths. On |
| effectively, then the right set of fire hose reels | | | | the other hand, the heavy duty fire hose type 3 |
| and accessories must be available. Here is a | | | | is meant for more industrial facilities such as |
| three-step guide to help you choose the right set | | | | airports, warehouses, and the like. While the type |
| of equipment: | | | | 2 is outer-coated and can be used for smaller |
| Step 1. Know the Regulations Currently Being | | | | areas, the type 3 fire hose comes completely |
| Imposed | | | | encased in rubber nitrile which facilitates easier |
| In the UK, the British Standards Institution or the | | | | flow rates-perfect for industrial use. In terms of |
| BSI Group imposes a set of regulations covering | | | | accessories, alloy couplings made of either |
| fire safety equipment. With regards to fire hoses | | | | gunmetal or plastic, diffuser branchpipe nozzles, as |
| and accessories, the current standards being | | | | well as leather straps and padlocks. |
| imposed are the BS 336 for fire hose couplings | | | | Step 3. Consult a Fire Safety Expert |
| and ancillary equipment, which covers everything | | | | Because fire safety and protection is an important |
| from fire hoses, hose connectors, suction hoses, | | | | aspect of maintaining a business, there is also a |
| fire nozzles, delivery pipes, pipe connections and | | | | need to consult fire safety experts with regards |
| fittings, as well as pipe junctions, among others. | | | | to proper installation, storage, usage, and handling. |
| There is also a corresponding standard, called the | | | | With the right set of information, you will be |
| BS 6391:2009, which specifies requirements for | | | | ensured that your decision will be a sound one. |
| non-percolating layflat delivery hoses and hose | | | | |