Scope
1.1 These requirements cover hose in nominal internal diameter sizes of 8 mm up to and including 32
mm for use on portable and wheeled fire extinguishers, hand hose line fixed extinguishing systems, and
also as booster hose on fire apparatus.
1.2 Fire extinguisher, hand hose line system and booster hose covered by these requirements is
intended for use at a maximum working pressure of 1400, 2800, 4200, 5600, 7000, or 8750 kPa (gauge) at
a minimum temperature of –40 °C.
1.3 These requirements also cover hose for use at –54 °C.
1.4 These requirements also cover hose designated as oil resistant.
1.5 These requirements do not cover couplings nor their method of attachment.
NOTE: Reference to each applicable Test Method for a requirement is indicated by the letters TM and the appropriate clause number
in parenthesis in the right hand margin.