Fire Protection
Fire Hose Reels
Fire Hose Reels are installed in many buildings either inside or out. They are designed to assist building occupants extinguish a substantial fire or assist with evacuation.
Fire Hose Reels or FHR for short are manufactured by many different companies but all have the same purpose. They contain 36 metres of hose, a discharge nozzle to control spray, a locking device and stop cock or tap.
FHR's are generally only required in a building when a fire compartment exceeds 500m2 (not the total area), whereby they can be located anywhere on the outside of the building or inside with 4 metres of an exit.
Fire hose reels should reach all areas within the required building, taking into consideration obstacles such as racking or machinery.
FHR should be located in such a position that there is a minimum 1 metre clearance around them, allowing for quick access and use if required.
Why do fire hose reels fail and require replacement?
When serviced by Survival Solution we leave the hose in the locked position so that anyone using it must first turn on the stopcock before the nozzle can be removed
They are not a robust device and the rubber hose is quite soft and therefore should not be used for any other purpose other than fire fighting. When unwound and rewound by inexperienced users they often get tangled and do not re lock the nozzle.
Survival Solutions can design, supply, install, maintain and certify fire hose reel systems, cabinets and UV resistant heavy duty PVC covers for all applications.
For more technical information on Fire Hose Reels or to request a quote for design,supply, installation, repair or replacement please contact us:
Phone 1300 040 362 or email enquiries@survivalsolutions.com.au
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