Macon Standpipe Hose Connections
Standpipe systems are designed and engineered to allow firefighters easy access to fire hose connections and fire department connections installed on every story and floor of a building or to isolated buildings, structures or facilities. Standpipe hose connections play a vital role in protecting against fires. Standpipe hose connections may allow building occupants, emergency personnel or firefighters access to fire hoses or fire department connections to directly attempt to extinguish, contain or suppress a fire.
Valves will easily open all fire hose and fire department connections plumbed in that zone to supply a pressurized volume of water to all fire hose and fire department connections including installed fire sprinkler systems in that zone. This assists the Macon fire department as an auxillary or supplemental supply of water to fight the fire. A Potter Roemer model 1300 series metal fire hose and cabinet is shown to the right as an example.
Standpipe fire department hose connections (FDC) need to be specifically designed an installed according to Macon safety, building and fire codes rules and regulations. Avoid placing walls, seperations or blocking the FDC outlets from allowing firefighters, emergency personnel or building occupants easy access to FDC outlets.
Fire Protection Products, Inc (FPPI) fire department connection shown above.
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Standpipe hose connections, fire hose and fire department connections (FDC) are generally installed by actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Macon. Obtaining an estimate or quote will help detail the costs to install, service or repair fire hose connections and fire department connections (FDC). You can obtain estimates for installation, service and maintenance of standpipe fire sprinklers, FDC or fire hose connections from actively licensed fire sprinkler companies in Macon. |
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There are quarterly inspections according to NFPA 25 12.7.1 for fire department connections (FDC). Semi-annual (6mo), annual (1yr), five year (5yr) tests and inspections that should be completed according to Federal, State, OSHA, Insurance Companies, NFPA standards and codes or the City of Macon on all installed standpipe fire sprinkler systems. Hose connections should be inspected and tested for obstructions in protective caps or FDC plugs. Ensure female swivel connections are properly lubricated the threads should be smooth and undamaged, inspect swing check devices or clappers, make sure there are no leaks or an unwanted accumulation of water at outlets. Signs should label and mark each hose connection identifying the standpipe (wet, dry, combination, pre action) connection and zone if any. |
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Being prepared for a fire emergency and having your fire protection ready to operate at all times should be an imperative. You do not want the Macon fire department and its firefighters to connect to fire hose connections and fire department connections and have bad threads, corroded metal, damaged by impacts, weather conditions or frozen swivels. You should complete any repairs immediately when necessary and have all standpipe hose connections serviced on a set schedule according to Federal, State, NFPA, Insurance Companies or the City of Macon safety, building and fire codes. |
