Fire Hose Reels

Fire protection requirements are specified by Australian Standards (AS), and the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Compliance with these requirements is extremely important.

All employers are required to provide a safe workplace.

Fire Hose Reels, where installed, are a valuable fire fighting aid. Fire Hose Reels have 36 metres of hose, which should allow all sections of the building to be accessed. Larger buildings require multiple Fire Hose Reels to be installed.

Fire Hose Reels operate at mains pressure, or are sometimes boosted by a pump. As water is the extinguishing medium, Fire Hose Reels are suitable for Class A fires. Water should never be used to extinguisher a fire where the risk of electrocution from live electrical equipment is a possibility.

In situations where significant Class B flammable liquid risks are present, a foam inducing device can be fitted to the Fire Hose Reel to provide effective fire and fume suppression.

Fire Hose Reels must be fitted with an ‘interlock’ device which ensures that the nozzle cannot be unlocked without first pressurizing the hose with water.

Australian Standards AS1851-2005 requires that all fire protection equipment is inspected and maintained as detailed in the relevant schedule, (often six monthly). FIRE STOP can automatically provide this service for you, to ensure your continued compliance. On the basis of these required inspections, an Annual Fire Safety Statement can be provided.