A well-maintained fire hose is essential for suppressing flames and minimizing damage. In fact, without a properly functioning fire hose, your entire fire protection system is ineffective. At AAA Fire Protection, we handle all necessary fire hose inspections, tests, and replacements, so you can have confidence knowing your hose is prepared for any emergency situation.
Fire Hose Inspections & Testing
Fire Hose Testing
Our expert, certified fire safety specialists perform code-compliant hydrostatic pressure testing, which is required for fire hoses every five years. To ensure hoses can perform reliably under pressure, we test the hose with water at specific PSI levels, checking for leaks, kinks, bulges, cuts, pin holes, twists, and valve failures.
Fire Hose Inspections
In addition to mandatory fire hose testing services, we provide professional visual fire hose inspections, required annually by the NFPA. Our technicians remove the hose from its rack, unroll it, and check for debris, mildew, rot, cracks, and exposure to chemicals. We also inspect nozzles and couplings for damage before re-racking with a different fold pattern to prevent permanent creases.
Fire Hose Maintenance
A damaged fire hose is more than just useless; it can be dangerous. Protect your facility with a routine, professional fire hose maintenance service that includes thorough cleaning and drying, as well as replacing worn parts. Our expert technicians keep fire hoses in top working order by removing mold and mildew, washing off debris, and repairing hardware.
Why Seattle Area Businesses Trust Us for Fire Hose Services
Local Expertise: For more than 70 years, we’ve provided fire hose services for businesses across Seattle, Bellingham, Vancouver, and throughout the Olympic Peninsula.
Dependable Protection: We are dedicated to long-term customer care and take pride in offering expert fire hose testing services to Seattle-area communities.
Comprehensive Services: Our complete suite of fire hose services covers everything from hydrostatic pressure testing to preventative fire hose maintenance.
Certified Compliance: We handle fire hose compliance for you, filing proof of inspection with all required local and national agencies.
Emergency Support: Have peace of mind that your property is protected day and night with our on-call support team.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT KINDS OF FIRE HOSES DOES AAA WORK WITH?
We work primarily with occupant-use hoses, which are typically 50-100 feet long and 1.5 inches in diameter.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD FIRE HOSES BE TESTED?
Occupant-use fire hoses must be pressure tested five years after installation, and then every 3 years afterward. Fire hose testing services are also mandatory after any major repairs or usage.
HOW OFTEN DO VISUAL FIRE HOSE INSPECTIONS NEED TO BE CONDUCTED?
It is recommended to schedule fire hose inspection services annually, according to NFPA 1962 standards.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD FIRE HOSES BE REPLACED?
If properly cared for, fire hoses can last between 10 and 15 years. If we find during testing that your hose is damaged, our technicians will switch it out for a replacement.
WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE HOSES?
Fire hoses must meet pressure, adhesion, and heat resistance standards as outlined by NFPA standards 1961 and 1962. All new fire hoses must be service tested before installation, with annual testing required each year after. Hoses should also be hydro-tested 5 years after the manufacture date.
