Annual Fire Dept Hose Connection Maintenance

This annual preventive maintenance checklist guides technicians through inspecting fire department hose connections and standard standpipe outlets. It covers site safety, scheduling with operations, reviewing manufacturer instructions, and documenting results in an equipment history log. Procedures include ensuring clear access, examining cutoff and check valves for rust or leaks, exercising valves, removing caps, checking threads and gaskets, briefly opening valves to verify water and then resealing, and re‑capping hand tight. Use the form to record findings, note defects or corrective actions, and track maintenance hours for compliance and readiness of fire protection systems.