NFPA® 1961 Standard on Fire Hose 2013 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration

1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Application
1.4 Retroactivity
1.5 Equivalency
1.6 Units

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

2.1 General
2.2 NFPA Publications
2.3 Other Publications
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. (Reserved)

Chapter 3 Definitions

3.1 General
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions
3.3 General Definitions

Chapter 4 Design Requirements

4.1 Requirements for Attack Hose
4.2 Requirements for Supply Hose
4.3 Requirements for Occupant Use Hose
4.4 Requirements for Forestry Hose
4.5 Requirements for Suction Hose

Chapter 5 Construction Requirements

5.1 Diameter
5.2 Length
5.3 Reinforcement
5.4 Linings and Covers
5.5 Hose Characteristics
5.6 Marking

Chapter 6 Test Methods for Manufacturers' Hose Certification

6.1 General
6.2 Proof Test
6.3 Elongation, Twist, Warp, and Rise Tests
6.4 Kink Test
6.5 Burst Test
6.6 Adhesion Test
6.7 Tensile Strength and Elongation
6.8 Oven Aging Test
6.9 Ozone Resistance
6.10 Cold Bending Test
6.11 Cold Flexibility Test
6.12 Oil Immersion Test
6.13 Flexibility and Compressibility Testing

Chapter 7 Sampling, Inspection, and Tests

7.1 Quality Control
7.2 Inspection
7.3 Testing

Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Informational References
Index