Fire Hoses
The Ontario Fire Code requires each hose to be removed and re-racked so that the folds occur at a new spot on the hose annually. Nozzles and all accessories must be inspected every year to ensure there are no visible signs of deterioration.
Ontario Fire Code Section 6.4 - Standpipe and Hose Systems
6.4.2.1.
Hose stations shall be inspected monthly to ensure that the hose is in properposition and that all of the equipment is in place and in operable condition.
6.4.2.5.
(1) Standpipe hose shall be inspected and re-racked annually and after use, and any worn hose or gaskets in the couplings at the hose valves and at the nozzle replaced.
