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Procedure for Identification, Inspection,
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Document Change History

Rev. Rev. Page Approved

Doc. No. Revision Description
No. Date No. by
QPR-RHF- A0 21.10.07 New procedure All DL
003
QPR-RHF- 1 13.11.08 Change the title from Procedure for Cover RH
003 Identification and Maintenance of
Emergency Equipment to Procedure
for Identification, Inspection and
Maintenance of Emergency
Equipment.
Add BA’s, hydrant, monitors, booster
and deluge systems to paragraph 4.2 5-7
(inspection)
Add hydrostatic testing as paragraph
7
4.3
Add fire alarm systems as paragraph
8
4.4
Add maintenance of BA set as
14
paragraph 4.7
Add 6 attachments 18-23

Notes:
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Contents
Page
1.0 OBJECTIVES 1
2.0 SCOPE 1
3.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 1
4.0 PROCEDURE 3
4.1 Emergency equipment identification ...................................................................... 3
4.1.1 Identification of location ............................................................................... 3
4.1.2 Identification of extinguishers ...................................................................... 3
4.2 Emergency equipment inspection .......................................................................... 3
4.2.1 Extinguishers inspection .............................................................................. 4
4.2.2 Hose reel inspection .................................................................................... 5
4.2.3 BA inspection ............................................................................................... 5
4.2.4 Hydrant inspection ....................................................................................... 6
4.2.5 Monitors inspection ...................................................................................... 6
4.2.6 Booster and deluge systems inspection ...................................................... 7
4.3 Hydrostatic testing .................................................................................................. 7
4.4 Fire alarm systems ................................................................................................. 7
4.4.1 Automatic detection systems ....................................................................... 7
4.4.2 Push button fire and gas alarm .................................................................... 8
4.4.3 Evacuation alarms in building ...................................................................... 8
4.5 Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 8
4.5.1 Maintenance of emergency equipment ....................................................... 8
4.5.2 Basic emergency equipment service actions .............................................. 9
4.6 Basic hose reel service ......................................................................................... 13
4.6.1 Maintenance of hose reels ......................................................................... 13
4.7 Maintenance of a BA set ...................................................................................... 13
4.7.1 Extended maintenance of a BA set ........................................................... 13
4.8 Maintenance of records ........................................................................................ 13
4.9 Routine monitoring and inspection of appliances................................................. 14
4.10 Procedure awareness ........................................................................................... 14
4.11 Reporting damage and missing equipment .......................................................... 15
4.12 Related documents ............................................................................................... 15
5.0 ATTACHMENTS 15
Attachment 1: Sample of Inspection Tag ...................................................................... 16
Attachment 2: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Fire Water
Monitor ................................................................................................................ 17
Attachment 3: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Fire Hydrant ......... 18
Attachment 4: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Fire Hose Reels ... 19
Attachment 5: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Fire
Extinguishers ...................................................................................................... 20
Attachment 6: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Breathing
Apparatus ........................................................................................................... 21
Attachment 7: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Water Spray
Systems ............................................................................................................. 22
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1.0 OBJECTIVES
To provide and maintain a documented procedure which will ensure that all
emergency equipment are easily identifiable, regularly inspected, maintained and
tested.

To ensure that all inspection and maintenance records for all emergency equipment
are kept within the RHF Division.

2.0 SCOPE
This procedure applies to all employees involved in the purchasing, registering,
numbering, sitting, inspecting, testing, maintaining, training and using emergency
equipment of either fix, portable or mobile equipment.

3.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

BA Breathing Apparatus

BS British Standards

CO2 Carbon Dioxide

Emergency equipment May include one or more of the following examples:
• Portable and mobile emergency equipment such as
fire extinguishers, Breathing Sets (BA’s), hoses,
branchpipes, wheeled dry powder, foam units,
portable monitors, etc.
• Fixed fire fighting equipment or installations such as
hydrants, high velocity hydrants, wet and dry risers,
hose reels, fixed monitors and hose boxes and
sprinkler installations.

End user A company, firm, or RLIC tenant or department that

uses services, facilities, and occupies land within RLIC
premises for the purpose of manufacturing a product or
providing a service to RLC, QP, other company, firm,
tenants, or public.

Equipment ID A unique identification given to all emergency

equipment for easy identification of the each unit.

Floor Marshall An appointed individual who is responsible for the

control of staffs, visitors, and resources safety to the
assigned floor during an emergency.

Hydro test Pressure testing of equipment using water to ensure

that equipment withstands test pressure.
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Inspection Visual inspection of emergency equipment to verify the

operational status.

Location ID Unique identification allocated to every location within

RLIC premises where emergency equipment are
permanently positioned.

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

QP Qatar Petroleum

Responsible Official An individual who is responsible for the inspections and

readiness of emergency equipment for the building
workshop, facility, etc. It can be the Floor Marshal or
the Safety Representative.

RLC QP Directorate: Ras Laffan City

RLC Control A 24-hour manned centre facilitating (receiving and

transmission) of emergency related radio, telephone,
pager and alarm communications.

RLIC Ras Laffan Industrial City

RH Manager, Health, Safety and Environment Department

RHF Chief Fire Officer

RHF/1 Divisional Fire Officer (Operations)

RHF Division Fire Rescue Division

SAP Enterprise Resource Planning System (SAP). Systems

and Applications Products – Software modules to run
QP business and electronic records.

Shall Mandatory action.

Should Preferred action.

Test A physical operation and response measurement of

emergency equipment.
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4.0 PROCEDURE

Reference Procedural Steps Responsibility

All parties operating within RLIC are committed to All parties
ensure health, safety, and welfare of their
personnel. It is a shared responsibility of
employees and their organisations to follow all
applicable health and safety requirements, jointly
developed and agreed by all parties.

4.1 Emergency equipment identification

4.1.1 Identification of location

Database, Each location shall be allocated a unique RHF Division

letters, and identification and label. This is to enable database
numbers application of the emergency equipment located
there and the allocation of inspection and
maintenance resources.

The identification legend shall be posted at the

location and include a series of letters and
numbers.

4.1.2 Identification of extinguishers

Database, All emergency equipment shall be allocated a RHF Division

QFM-RHF- unique identification legend and labelled
003-001 accordingly. When it is deployed to the identified
location, the master database should be updated
to reflect this.

If it is removed from an identified location, a

replacement should be deployed immediately and
the database should be updated to reflect this.
The database will enable the asset tracking,
inspection, testing and maintenance scheduling.

Extinguishers and hose reels should be labelled

and tagged (refer to Attachment 1) to indicate the
inspection and test dates.

4.2 Emergency equipment inspection

Relevant acts The RHF Division is empowered to carry out RHF Division
and standards inspections of any buildings, sections, any
requirements emergency equipment or provision to ensure
compliance with the requirements of the relevant
acts and standards.
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Inspection These inspections shall be carried out annually RHF Division
schedule and not less than those recommended in the
relevant standards. These activities shall be fully
recorded on a schedule and, where applicable, on
each item of the equipment.

QFM-RHF- The responsible official shall ensure that RHF Division

003-002 to 007 inspections are conducted on a monthly basis
(refer to Attachment 2 to 7 – Inspection of Fire
Fighting Equipment).

A record should be kept after every inspection and

be available for every inspection. Any equipment
found to be defective should be reported
immediately to RHF Division who in turn should
replace/repair the said equipment as soon as
possible.

If the defective equipment is found to be not

repairable, RHF Division should notify the area
concerned and replace it at once.

4.2.1 Extinguishers inspection

Extinguishers When the extinguishers are inspected, the RHF Division

inspection following should be considered:
process
• Accessibility and visibility (without any
obstructions);

• Correct location (as designated);

• Seals and indicators (not tampered, broken or

missing);

• Condition (no obvious physical damage or

excessive corrosion);

• Operating instructions (in the nameplate and

facing outward);

• Pressure gauge (in operable area);

QFM-RHF- • Inspection tag - refer to Attachment 1 (last RHF Division

003-001 pressure test and visual date. If due, note down
in the inspection list for the attention of the RHF
Division);
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• Risk and area of application (correctness). RHF Division

4.2.2 Hose reel inspection

Hose reel When the hose reel is inspected, the following RHF Division
inspection should be considered:
process
• Accessibility and visibility (without any
obstructions);

• Condition (no obvious physical damage or not

tampered);

• Operating instructions (in the nameplate and

facing outward);

• Last inspection and pressure test date;

• Risk and area of application (correctness);

• Water pressure;

• Nozzle (available, clamped and properly

closing off water supply).

4.2.3 BA inspection

BA’s inspection When the breathing apparatus (BA) is inspected, RHF Division
process the following should be considered:

• Accessibility and visibility (without any

obstructions);

• Correct location (as designated);

• Condition (no obvious physical damage);

• Pressure gauge (noted down in the inspection

list);

• Leaks (in the system);

• Cylinder (closed and if whistle is blowing at RHF Division

correct low pressure with approximately 55
bars);
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BA’s inspection • Face mask plastic bag (in place and in good RHF Division
process condition);

• Shoulder and waist straps (adjusted to the

maximum extension);

• All parts (against physical damage, wear and

tear);

• Last pressure test date and visual inspection

date. If due, note down in the inspection list for
the attention of the RHF Division;

• Dust (thoroughly clean and off set).

4.2.4 Hydrant inspection

Hydrant When the hydrant is inspected, the following RHF Division

inspection should be considered:
process
• Accessibility and visibility (without any
obstructions);

• Condition (no obvious physical damage);

• Identification number (correctness);

• Water pressure (by opening the valve);

• Leaks (in the valve, seal and pipe work);

• Overall condition of the fire equipment (in

relation to paint work, stencilling, rusting,
lagging, etc).

4.2.5 Monitors inspection

Monitors When the monitors are inspected, the following RHF Division
inspection should be considered:
process
• Accessibility and visibility (without any
obstructions);

• Condition (no obvious physical damage);

• Identification number (correctness); RHF Division

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Monitors • Risk and area of application (correctness);
inspection
process • Overall condition of the fire equipment (in
relation to paint work, stencilling, rusting, etc);

• Nozzle condition (adjusting correctly and

moving freely);

• Grease nipples;

• Water pressure (by opening valve);

• Leaks (in the valve, seal and pipe work);

• Ball, gate, or butterfly valve (if fitted).

4.2.6 Booster and deluge systems inspection

Booster and When the booster and deluge systems are RHF Division
deluge inspected, ensure that the following is considered:
systems
inspection • Accessibility and visibility (without any
process obstructions);

• Condition (no obvious physical damage);

• Overall condition of the fire equipment (in

relation to paint work, stencilling, rusting, etc).

4.3 Hydrostatic testing

BS The RHF Division shall ensure that all emergency RHF Division
equipment which requires periodic hydrostatic
testing should undergo such tests, at a frequency
not less than that stipulated in the relevant BS for
that item of equipment.

4.4 Fire alarm systems

4.4.1 Automatic detection systems

RHF It is the responsibility of the end user to test these End user
Guidelines systems at intervals within the relevant RHF
Test records stipulated guidelines. Records should be kept and
filed.
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4.4.2 Push button fire and gas alarm

RHF It is the responsibility of the end user to test these End user
Guidelines systems at intervals within the relevant RHF
stipulated guidelines. Records should be kept and
Test records
filed. Any malfunction shall be followed-up and
reported to RLC Control.

4.4.3 Evacuation alarms in building

Test records It is the responsibility of the Floor Marshal to test Floor Marshall
these systems. Records should be kept and filed.
Any malfunction shall be reported to RLC Control.

4.5 Maintenance

4.5.1 Maintenance of emergency equipment

Maintenance Arrangements for maintenance activities should RHF Division

activities be undertaken by the RHF Division and comprise
the following three types of activity.

Maintenance • Basic services;

activities
• Extended service and recharge;

• Overhaul and recharge.

Table 1 These activities should be conducted at intervals

indicated in Table 1 below.

Table 1 – Maximum Maintenance Intervals

Type of Extended
Overhaul and
emergency Basic service service and
recharge
equipment recharge
Water Every year Every five years Every ten years

Foam Every year Every five years Every ten years

Dry powder Every year Every five years Every ten years

Carbon dioxide Every year Every ten years

CO2

Table 2 Table 2–Sequence of Actions for Basic Service of RHF Division

Emergency Equipment below shows the
numbered sequence to be followed, from left to
right, of actions to be followed for each main type
of emergency equipment in a basic service.
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The numbers are found to the actions detailed in RHF Division
tables A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 of this procedure.

Table 2 – Sequence of Actions for Basic

Service of Emergency Equipment
Emergency Sequence of actions (as per tables A1, A2, A3,
equipment type A4 and A5)
Stored pressure
Water foam and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
dry powder

Carbon dioxide 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Gas cartridge
operated
Water and foam 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Dry powder 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

PPE These services should only be carried out by

suitably qualified persons who are properly
equipped with appropriate tools and the necessary
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Their
activities should be undertaken to ensure the
health, safety and welfare of themselves and those
in the vicinity.

Caution: At all time, no untrained or unauthorised

personnel shall open or attempt to open an
extinguisher even if it appears to be discharged.

4.5.2 Basic emergency equipment service actions

Table A1 Table A1: Basic Service Actions – Initial RHF Division

Operations
Action Component
Procedure
no. and/or action
1 Safety clip and Check the safety clip and indicating devices to
indicating determine whether the emergency equipment is
devices operated.
2 Pressure Check the pressure indicating devices where
indicating fitted. If it is not operating freely or if the
devices indicated pressure is outside the specified limits,
refer to the emergency equipment
manufacturer’s manual for appropriate actions to
be taken. Check if the dust cover needed on the
pressure relief or indicating devices needs
replacement.
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Table A1 Action Component
Procedure
RHF Division
no. and/or action
3 External Examine the exterior for corrosion, dents
examination gouges or damage that could impair the safe
operation of the emergency equipment. If a
deviation found is beyond the tolerance limit,
then replace emergency equipment with a good
one and arrange for the necessary testing and
maintenance.
4 Weight check Weigh the emergency equipment (in the case of
CO2 emergency equipment, weigh after removal
of the discharge hose/horn assembly) by
checking the mass against what is recorded
when it was first put into service or when it was
last recharged, and record this on the
maintenance record. In the event of loss of
content of more than 10%, the emergency
equipment should be discharged and recharged.
5 Hose and Check the condition and fitness of the discharge
nozzle hose and nozzle. Check that they are not
obstructed, cracked, worn or damaged. Replace
if necessary.
6 Operating Check if the operating instructions are correct
instructions and legible.

7 Opening a gas Open the emergency equipment by unscrewing

cartridge the head cap and removing the gas cartridge.

Table A2 Table A2 – Basic Service Actions – Charge RHF Division

Operations
Action Components
Procedure
no. and/or action
8 Water and Pour out the original charge and rinse the body.
foam charges
9 Powder Examine the powder and agitate by inverting
charges and shaking the emergency equipment with
extra care to avoid spillage. If there is any
evidence of caking, lumps, foreign bodies, or if
the powder is not free flowing or if there is any
doubt about its condition, discard the powder.

10 Operating Give particular attention to the vent holes in the

mechanism head cap. Check the strainer, (if fitted) internal
and air discharge tube and breather valve (if fitted) for
passages any obstruction. Rectify any problems or replace
if necessary.

Check the operating mechanism and discharge

control for free movement. Rectify any
problems, replace with a new operating
mechanism or discharge control as necessary.

Protect moving parts and threads against

corrosion with a lubricant as recommended by
the emergency equipment manufacturer.
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Table A2 Action Components RHF Division
Procedure
no. and/or action
11 Removable The emergency equipment is designed to have
operating a removable operating mechanism. Remove
mechanism and check the operating mechanism and
discharge control for free movement. Clean,
lubricate and rectify any problems or replace
with a new operating mechanism if necessary.
12 Safety pin Remove the safety pin and check the
operating lever for damage. Precautions
should be taken to avoid unintentional
operation. Return the safety pin or if
necessary, replace it.
13 Gas If it is damaged or corroded, replace with
cartridge another cartridge and send the replaced
cartridge for hydrostatic pressure testing,
reconditioning, or scrapping. Weigh the gas
cartridge and check the mass against that
marked on it. If it sustained loss of greater than
10% of the original content, withdraw it from
the service and replace. Check the date
marked on the gas cartridge. It should be
hydraulically tested every 10 years.
14 Seals The seals for the discharge horn, the hose, the
nozzle and the valve body should be replaced
with new seals when these components are
removed from the emergency equipment. If the
hose is fitted with a diaphragm, this should
always be fitted with a new diaphragm.
15 Body: water Examine the interior with the aid of an
and foam inspection light. Check for corrosion and
deterioration of lining. If found to be
deteriorated, replace with another lining and
subject it for testing, reconditioning or
scrapping.
16 Body: Examine the interior with the aid of an
powder inspection light. Check for corrosion and
deterioration of lining. If found to be
deteriorated, replace with another lining and
subject it for testing, reconditioning or
scrapping.
Table A3 Table A3 – Basic Service Actions – Final RHF Division
Operations

Action Components
Procedure
no. and/or action
17 Emergency Refill with new charge.
equipment
18 Reassembly Reassemble the emergency equipment in
accordance with the instructions of the
emergency equipment manufacturer’s manual.

Replace with a new tamper evident device to

indicate if the emergency equipment is
operated.
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Table A3 Action Components RHF Division
Procedure
no. and/or action
19 Maintenance Complete the details on the maintenance label.
label

20 Mounting Check any mounting bracket, stand or cabinet

bracket/ stand and rectify any problems.
21 Report Complete an inspection report by recording the
activities and any replacement parts fitted.

Table A4 Table A4 – Extended Services RHF Division

Action
Procedure
no.
1 Perform the test discharge on a few samples of emergency
equipment. Usable emergency equipment shall be recovered.
The gas cartridge shall be sent to the bottling plant to recover
CO2 gas and refilling it after hydro test.
2 Examine the body internally and in detail for corrosion, dents,
cuts, gouges or lining damage. Pay special attention to the
welds. If there are any doubts about the welds, remove the
equipment from the service.

3 Examine and check all closures for thread wear, damage and
corrosion, where applicable.

4 Empty emergency equipment with fittings shall be subjected to

hydrostatic pressure testing under the supervision of competent
person at the manufacturer’s recommended test pressure.
Emergency equipment which passed the test shall be
reconditioned (painting and primer coating as required) before
refilling. Emergency equipment which failed the test shall be
removed from the service and scrapped.

5 To return in an operational condition, reassemble and recharge

the emergency equipment in accordance with tables A2 and A3
and the manufacturer’s instructions.

6 A complete report of the activities and any replacement parts

fitted shall be maintained.

Table A5 Table A5 – Overhauling CO2 Emergency RHF Division

Equipment
Action
Procedure
no.
1 Recover the gas by sending emergency equipment to the
bottling plant for gas recovery, hydrostatic testing and refilling.

2 Remove the swivel horn and hose assembly, the valve and
valve assembly and the dip tube from the valve assembly.
Destroy the valve.

3 Hydro testing shall be carried out by a competent person only

and an individual cylinder shall be marked with details of hydro
test.
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Table A5 Action
Procedure
RHF Division
no.
4 Upon return, check if the new test date is clearly marked on the
body of the emergency equipment.
5 Reassemble and recharge the emergency equipment by using
a new valve and other parts as necessary.

6 Complete a report by recording the activities and any

replacement parts fitted.

4.6 Basic hose reel service

4.6.1 Maintenance of hose reels
Maintenance Once a year, the hose shall be completely run out RHF Division
schedule from the reel and be subject to operational water
pressure to ensure that it is in good condition and
that all couplings are watertight.
A flow test shall be carried out to ensure that it will
achieve a discharge rate of at least 30 litres /
minute.
4.7 Maintenance of a BA set
Maintenance A BA set with a small fault like leaks should be RHF Division
schedule fixed, defected parts replaced and refilled.
4.7.1 Extended maintenance of a BA set
The BA maintenance should be extended by
pressure testing in a 4-yearly cycle. The BA set
should be subject to a certain criteria of testing as
specified by the manufacturer.
These tests include full function test, visual
inspection leak test and general replacement of o-
rings and other critical parts.
Upon testing, the registered stamp mark, pressure
test date (i.e. year and month) and the letters “HT”
(for hydrostatic pressure test) should be stamped
on the shoulder of the BA cylinder.
4.8 Maintenance of records
Database and The RHF Division or any agency/organisation RHF Division
maintenance authorised to perform the maintenance on all
records emergency equipment and hose reels should
maintain a database and keep records on all the
maintenance and test activities.
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Database and Each extinguisher and hose reel should be RHF Division
maintenance appropriately labelled indicating the date and year
records of each service.

Electronic records should be kept including the

type, location, test dates, name and staff number
of the person who conducted the service, type of
service, next service type and due date, spares
and consumables used.

4.9 Routine monitoring and inspection of

appliances

Monthly The Floor Marshal shall maintain a logbook for the Floor Marshall
inspection monthly inspections and findings. Routine
logbook monitoring and inspection shall include the
following:

• Periodical review of this procedure;

• Maintain database containing all emergency

equipment, locations, inspection, testing and
maintenance activities including SAP.

• Inspections of all fire hose reels and

emergency equipment should be in accordance
with the following SAP schedule:

1. Inside buildings – Annually

2. Outside – 6 monthly

All results should be recorded.

4.10 Procedure awareness

All parties are responsible for: All parties

• Ensuring that all employees are aware of this

procedure;

• Ensuring that the Floor Marshals and/or Safety

Representatives are conducting monthly
inspections;

• Reporting any use or discharge of any

emergency equipment within RLIC;
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• Contacting RLC Control on 474-8883 for the

installation of a replacement.

4.11 Reporting damage and missing equipment

Applicable Everyone in RLC is responsible for reporting any All parties

report perceived damaged or missing emergency
equipment to RLC Control on 474-8883 to ensure
general safety and installation of a replacement.

4.12 Related documents

BS EN 3

BS 5306 Part 1: 1976 & BS 5306 Part 3: 2003

5.0 ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Sample of Inspection Tag (QFM-RHF-003-001)
Attachment 2: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Fire Water Monitor
(QFM-RHF-003-002)
Attachment 3: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Fire Hydrant (QFM-
RHF-003-003)
Attachment 4: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Fire Hose Reels
(QFM-RHF-003-004)
Attachment 5: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Fire Extinguishers
(QFM-RHF-003-005)
Attachment 6: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Breathing Apparatus
(QFM-RHF-003-006)
Attachment 7: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Water Spray
Systems (QFM-RHF-003-007)
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Attachment 1: Sample of Inspection Tag

FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE RECORDS

RLC SAFETY AND FIRE DIVISIONS

RAS LAFFAN

QFM-RHF-003-001

This sample tag is used for both fire emergency equipment and hose reels.
The dates are marked by punching in the correct box of the tag.
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Attachment 2: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Fire Water Monitor

Frequency: Monthly

1. Unit is numbered
2. Nozzle pattern can be altered without effort
3. No leaks
4. Valve operate with ease
5. Unit in overall good condition

List any defect at the back of this document and contact RHF Division.

Complete the form below, Y for in order, N for a defect.

Equip. Date Date Date Date Date Date

Location
No. Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N

Inspected by:
Signature:
Staff no:
QFM-RHF-003-002 Rev. 1 13 November 2008
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QPR – RHF – 003

Procedure for Identification, Inspection,
and Maintenance of Emergency Rev.: 1
Equipment Date: 13.11.2008
Page: 18

Attachment 3: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Fire Hydrant

Frequency: Monthly

1. Unit is numbered
2. Hand wheel in place
3. Hand wheel turns with ease
4. Lug in female outlet in place
5. Washer in female outlet in place

List any defect at the back of this document and contact RHF Division.

Complete the form below, Y for in order, N for a defect.

Equip. Date Date Date Date Date Date

Location
No. Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N

Inspected by:
Signature:
Staff no:
QFM-RHF-003-003 Rev. 1 13 November 2008
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QPR – RHF – 003

Procedure for Identification, Inspection,
and Maintenance of Emergency Rev.: 1
Equipment Date: 13.11.2008
Page: 19

Attachment 4: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Fire Hose Reels

Frequency: Monthly

1. No water leaks detected

2. Nozzle in place
3. The unit is correctly numbered
4. The isolation valve is in good condition

List any defect at the back of this document and contact RHF Division.

Complete the form below, Y for in order, N for a defect.

Equip. Date Date Date Date Date Date

Location
No. Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N

Inspected by:
Signature:
Staff no:
QFM-RHF-003-004 Rev. 1 13 November 2008
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QPR – RHF – 003

Procedure for Identification, Inspection,
and Maintenance of Emergency Rev.: 1
Equipment Date: 13.11.2008
Page: 20

Attachment 5: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Fire Extinguishers

Frequency: Monthly

1. Number in unit corresponds with the number displayed in the back ground wall
2. Unit is free of rust
3. Delivery hose is in place and intact
4. If gauge fitted, it registers in the green zone
5. The unit is sealed

List any defect at the back of this document and contact RHF Division.

Complete the form below, Y for in order, N for a defect.

Equip. Date Date Date Date Date Date

Location
No. Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N

Inspected by:
Signature:
Staff no:
QFM-RHF-003-005 Rev. 1 13 November 2008
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QPR – RHF – 003

Procedure for Identification, Inspection,
and Maintenance of Emergency Rev.: 1
Equipment Date: 13.11.2008
Page: 21

Attachment 6: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Breathing

Apparatus

Frequency: Monthly

1. Number in unit corresponds with the number displayed in back ground

2. Minimum pressure is 270 Bar
3. Head harness and lens are in good order
4. Low pressure alarm in working order (±70 Bar)
5. No leaks detected during test

List any defect at the back of this document and contact RHF Division.

Complete the form below, Y for in order, N for a defect.

Equip. Date Date Date Date Date Date
Location
No. Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N

Inspected by:
Signature:
Staff no:
QFM-RHF-003-006 Rev. 1 13 November 2008
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QPR – RHF – 003

Procedure for Identification, Inspection,
and Maintenance of Emergency Rev.: 1
Equipment Date: 13.11.2008
Page: 22

Attachment 7: Sample of Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment – Water Spray

Systems

Frequency: Monthly

1. Number in valve corresponds with the number of equipment to be protected

2. Ensure that sprinkler are operating
3. Ensure that no “dry areas” are present in tanks, if applicable
4. No leaks detected while test system is operating

List any defect at the back of this document and contact RHF Division.

Complete the form below, Y for in order, N for a defect.

SCI Date Date Date Date Date Date

Location
No. Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N Y N

Inspected by:
Signature:
Staff no:
QFM-RHF-003-007 Rev. 1 13 November 2008