Exam Question
Write short notes on following:
(a) Fire hoses (5)
(b) Nozzles for fire fighting (5)
(c) Fire hydrants (5)
(d) International shore coupling (5)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Jun 2023
Reference Answer
### (a) Fire Hoses
A fire hose is a high-pressure, flexible conduit used to convey a firefighting medium, typically water or foam, from the ship's fire main via a hydrant to a nozzle for application onto a fire.
**1. Regulatory Requirements (SOLAS & FSS Code):**
* **Material:** Must be made of non-perishable, pressure-rated material. The inner lining is typically rubber or a synthetic polymer, reinforced by a woven jacket of polyester or nylon. It must be proofed against rot.
A fire hose is a high-pressure, flexible conduit used to convey a firefighting medium, typically water or foam, from the ship's fire main via a hydrant to a nozzle for application onto a fire.
**1. Regulatory Requirements (SOLAS & FSS Code):**
* **Material:** Must be made of non-perishable, pressure-rated material. The inner lining is typically rubber or a synthetic polymer, reinforced by a woven jacket of polyester or nylon. It must be proofed against rot.
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