NFPA 1961 : 2020

1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Application. 1.4 Retroactivity. 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. 4.6 Booster Hose.5.1 Diameter. 5.2 Length. 5.3 Reinforcement. 5.4 Linings and Covers. 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

This standard shall define the design and construction requirements for new fire hose, the testing required to verify the design and construction, and the inspection and testing required of all new fire hose.