scope:

This standard is applicable to racks and reels which provide readily accessible storage of fire hose. They are intended for use by building occupants in controlling incipient fires.

Requirements for the installation, use, inspection, service testing, and replacement for such fire hose storage devices are detailed in the following National Fire Protection Association standards:

NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems.

NFPA 1962, Standard for the Care, Use, Inspection, Service Testing, and Replacement of Fire Hose, Couplings, Nozzles, and Fire Hose Appliances.

Hose racks and reels of unusual design may be subjected to special tests to determine their suitability.

FM Approvals Standards are intended to verify that the product described will meet stated conditions of performance, safety, and quality useful to the ends of property conservation.

Purpose

This standard states Approval requirements for racks and reels designed to store fire hose in an occupancy.

Approval criteria may include, but are not limited to, performance requirements, marking requirements, examination of manufacturing facility(ies), audit of quality assurance procedures, and a follow-up program.