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LIA-200 March 20, 2018 Rev19
TASK FORCE TIPS LLC
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13.0 INSPECTION CHECKLIST
BEFORE EACH USE,
• Fire hoses must be securely attached to appliances.
• Appliances must also be inspected to the following checklist.
BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE,
1. All valves open and close smoothly and fully.
2. The waterway is clear of obstructions.
3. There is no damage to any thread or other type connection.
4. The pressure setting of the relief valve, if any, is set correctly.
5. All locks and hold-down devices work properly.
6. Internal gaskets are in accordance with NFPA 1962 (2013) Section 7.2.
7. There is no damage to the appliance (e.g., dents, cracks, corrosion, or other defects that could impair operation).
8. All swiveling connections rotate freely.
9. There are no missing parts or components.
10. The marking for maximum operating pressure is visible.
11. There are no missing, broken, or worn lugs on couplings.
NFPA 1962: Standard for the care, use, inspection, service testing, and replacement of fire hose, couplings, nozzles and fire hose appliances. (2013 ed., Section 6.2.1).
Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Agency.
WARNING
Any appliance failing any part of the inspection checklist is unsafe and must have the problem
corrected before use. Operating an appliance that fails any of the above inspections is a misuse
of this equipment.
