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The European Standard EN 671-3:2000 has the status of a |
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ICS 13.220.10 |
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 BS EN 671-3:2000

National foreword
This British Standard is the official English language version of EN 671-3:2000.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee
FSH/18, Fixed firefighting systems, to Subcommittee FSH/18/11, Hose reel systems,
which has the responsibility to:

Ð aid enquirers to understand the text;

Ð present to the responsible European committee any enquiries on the
interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed;
Ð monitor related international and European developments and promulgate
them in the UK.

A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on request

to its secretary.
Cross-references
The British Standards which implement international or European publications
referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Standards Catalogue under the
section entitled ªInternational Standards Correspondence Indexº, or by using the
ªFindº facility of the BSI Standards Electronic Catalogue.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
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Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page,
pages 2 to 5 and a back cover.
The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document
was last issued.

This British Standard, having Amendments issued since publication

been prepared under the
direction of the Health and Amd. No. Date Comments
Environment Sector Committee,
was published under the
authority of the Standards
Committee and comes into effect
on 15 July 2000

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ISBN 0 580 34112 7

 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 671-3
NORME EUROPEÂENNE
EUROPAÈISCHE NORM February 2000

ICS 13.220.10

English version

Fixed firefighting systems Ð Hose systems Ð Part 3: Maintenance

of hose reels with semi-rigid hose and hose systems with lay-flat
hose

Installations fixes de lutte contre l'incendie Ð Ortsfeste LoÈschanlagen Ð Wandhydranten Ð

SysteÁmes eÂquipeÂs de tuyaux Ð Teil 3: Instandhaltung von Schlauchhaspeln mit
Partie 3: Maintenance des robinets d'incendie armeÂs formstabilem Schlauch und Wandhydranten mit
eÂquipeÂs de tuyaux semi-rigides et des postes d'eau Flachschlauch
muraux eÂquipeÂs de tuyaux plats
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This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 December 1999.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical
references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to
the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French,German).
A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a
CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.

CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comite EuropeÂen de Normalisation
EuropaÈisches Komitee fuÈr Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels

 2000 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national
Members.
Ref. No. EN 671-3:2000 E
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EN 671-3:2000

Foreword Contents
This European Standard has been prepared by Page
Technical Committee CEN/TC 191, Fixed firefighting
systems, the Secretariat of which is held by BSI. Foreword 2
This European Standard shall be given the status of a Introduction 3
national standard, either by publication of an identical 1 Scope 3
text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2000, 2 Normative references 3
and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by August 2000. 3 Terms and definitions 3
EN 671 has the general title Fixed firefighting 4 Routine checks by the responsible
systems Ð Hose systems, and is in three parts: person 4
Part 1: Hose reels with semi-rigid hose; 5 Records of hose reels and hose
Part 2: Hose systems with lay-flat hose; systems 4
Part 3: Maintenance of hose reels with semi-rigid 6 Inspection and maintenance 4
hose and hose systems with lay-flat hose. 7 Records of inspection and
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, maintenance 5
the national standards organizations of the following 8 Fire safety during inspection and
countries are bound to implement this European maintenance 5
Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, 9 Rectification of defects 5
Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, 10 Maintenance and inspection label 5
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Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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EN 671-3:2000

Introduction 3.3
Hose reels and hose systems in proper condition competent person
provide a very effective firefighting facility with a person with the necessary training and experience with
continuous supply of water available immediately. They access to the relevant tools, equipment and
are especially valuable in an early stage of fire and can information, manuals and knowledge of any special
be operated efficiently by an untrained person. Hose procedures recommended by the manufacturer, to be
reels and hose systems will have a long service life but capable of carrying out the relevant maintenance
it should be realized that their usefulness depends on procedures of this standard
maintenance to ensure instant readiness when
required. 3.4
coupling
device used to connect the hose to the valve and to
1 Scope the shut-off nozzle [EN 671-2]
This European Standard gives recommendations for
inspection and maintenance of hose reels and hose 3.5
systems such that they continue to provide the service fire hose system
for which they were manufactured, supplied or hose system
installed, i.e. to ensure a first emergency intervention to
fight a fire before more powerful means can be firefighting appliance consisting essentially of cabinet
implemented. or cover, hose support, manual stop valve, lay-flat hose
with couplings, shut-off nozzle [EN 671-2]
This standard is applicable to hose reel and hose
system installations in all types of buildings 3.6
irrespective of the nature of use of the buildings. hose support
device used to hold the hose [EN 671-2]
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2 Normative references 3.7

This European Standard incorporates by dated or lay-flat hose
undated references, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the hose which is flat-sectioned except when it is
appropriate places in the text and the publications are internally pressurized [EN 671-2]
listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent 3.8
amendments to or revisions of any of these maintenance
publications apply to this European Standard only
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For combination of all technical and administrative actions
undated references the latest edition of the publication including supervision actions, intended to retain an
referred to applies (including amendments). item, or restore it to a state in which it can perform a
required function
EN 671-1, Fixed firefighting systems Ð Hose
systems Ð Part 1: Hose reels with semi-rigid hose. 3.9
EN 671-2, Fixed firefighting systems Ð Hose manual fire hose reel
systems Ð Part 2: Hose systems with lay-flat hose. manual hose reel
firefighting appliance consisting of a reel with water
3 Terms and definitions supplied through the centre, manual inlet stop valve
For the purposes of this standard the following terms adjacent to the reel, semi-rigid hose, shut-off nozzle
and definitions apply. and, where required, a hose guide [EN 671-1]

3.1 3.10
automatic fire hose reel manual stop valve
automatic hose reel isolating manually operated valve installed adjacent to
the hose reel or hose system
firefighting appliance consisting of a reel with water
supplied through the centre, automatic inlet stop valve 3.11
adjacent to the reel, semi-rigid hose, shut-off nozzle responsible person
and, where required, a hose guide [EN 671-1] person(s) responsible for or having effective control
3.2 over fire safety provisions adopted in or appropriate to
automatic stop valve the premises or the building
NOTE Due to national regulations the responsible person could
on/off valve operating automatically either be the user or the owner of the premises.

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3.12 6 Inspection and maintenance

semi-rigid hose
6.1 Annual inspection and maintenance
hose which maintains its round cross-section even
The inspection and maintenance should be carried out
when not pressurized
by the competent person.
3.13 The hose should be fully run out, put under pressure
shut-off nozzle and the following points checked.
component at the end of the hose used to direct and a) The appliance is unobstructed and free from
control the discharge of water [EN 671-1] damage and components not corroded or leaking.
3.14 b) Operating instructions are clear and legible.
supplier c) The location is clearly marked.
party responsible for the product, process or service d) Brackets for wall mounting are suitable for their
and able to ensure that the quality assurance is purpose and are fixed and firm.
exercised. The definition may apply to manufacturers, e) The flow of water is steady and sufficient (the use
distributers, importers, assemblers, and service of flow indicator and pressure gauge is
organizations recommended).
3.15 f) Pressure gauge (if fitted) is working satisfactorily
and within its operating range.
swinging fire hose reel
g) The entire length of hose should be inspected for
swinging hose reel signs of cracking, distortion, wear or damage. If the
hose reel capable of rotating in more than one plane hose shows any signs of defect it shall be replaced
and mounted on one of the following: or proof tested to maximum permissable working
Ð swinging arm; or pressure.
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Ð swinging pipe; or h) Hose clips or bindings are of the correct type and
Ð swinging door [EN 671-1] are securely fastened.
i) Hose drum rotates freely in both directions.
4 Routine checks by the responsible j) For swinging reels, check that the pivot rotates
easily and that the reel swings through 1808.
person
k) On manual reels, check the stop valve is of
Regular checks of all hose reels and hose systems correct type and that it operates easily and correctly.
should be carried out by the responsible person or his
representative at intervals depending on environmental l) On automatic reels, check the correct operation of
circumstances and/or fire risk/hazard, to make sure the automatic valve and check for the correct
that each hose reel or hose system: operation of the isolating service valve.
Ð is located in the designated place; m) Check the condition of the water supply
pipework; particular attention should be paid to any
Ð is unobstructed, visible and has legible operating flexible pipework for signs of damage or wear.
instructions;
n) If fitted with a cabinet, check for signs of damage
Ð is not obviously defective, corroded or leaking. and check that the cabinet doors open freely.
The responsible person should arrange for immediate
corrective action, where necessary. o) Check that the nozzle is of the correct type and
easy to operate.
p) Check the operation of any hose guide and
5 Records of hose reels and hose systems ensure they are correctly and firmly fixed.
In order to check conformity with the manufacturer's q) Leave the hose reel and hose system ready for
instructions of the hose reel or hose system immediate use. If any extensive maintenance is
installation, the responsible person should keep necessary the hose reel or hose system should be
records of a plan showing the exact location and labelled OUT OF ORDER and the competent
technical data of the installation. person should inform the user/owner.
6.2 Periodic inspection and maintenance for all
hoses
Every 5 years all hoses should be pressurized to
maximum working pressure according to EN 671-1
and/or EN 671-2.

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7 Records of inspection and maintenance 9 Rectification of defects

After inspection and necessary corrective measures Only components, for example hoses, nozzles, inlet
(see clause 6.1 and 6.2), hose reels and hose systems stop valves, complying with the required standard
should be marked CHECKED by the competent supplied or approved by the hose reel or hose system
person. A permanent record of all inspections, checks supplier, should be used to replace those found to be
and tests should be kept by the responsible person. unsuitable for continued use.
The record should include: NOTE It is essential that all defects are rectified in the shortest
Ð date (year and month) of inspection and tests; possible time to ensure that the firefighting installation is restored
in a satisfactory condition.
Ð test result noted;
Ð extent and date of installation of replacement
parts;
10 Maintenance and inspection label
Maintenance and inspection data should be recorded
Ð if any further test is required;
on a label which shall not cover any of the
Ð date (year and month) for the next inspection and manufacturer's markings.
test;
The following data should be provided on the label:
Ð identification of each hose reel and/or hose
Ð the wording CHECKED (see clause 7);
system.
Ð name and address of the hose reel or hose system
supplier (see 3.14);
8 Fire safety during inspection and Ð mark clearly identifying the competent person
maintenance (see 3.3);
Because inspection and maintenance can temporarily Ð date (year and month) when the maintenance was
reduce the effectiveness of fire protection: carried out (see clause 6.1 and 6.2).
Ð depending on the estimated fire hazard, only a
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limited number of hose reels and hose systems

should undergo extensive maintenance
simultaneously in one particular area;
Ð the provision of additional fire safety precautions
and safety instructions should be considered during
the maintenance period and during periods when
water supplies are shut down.

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