Standard for Synthetic Percolating Forestry Hose

Designation Number:
CAN/ULC S519.1
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
13.220.20; 65.060.80
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

1.1 This Standard applies to 25 and 38 mm synthetic percolating type hoses having a minimum service test pressure of 2070 kPa suitable for use in forest fire suppression. These hoses are classified as follows:

NOTE: All references to values of pressure and vacuum, unless otherwise indicated, shall be considered as “gauge”.

Class A: woven jacketed synthetic fibre with an integral lining; and

Class B: rubber covered jacket and rubber lined.

1.2 The Class A hose shall have characteristics of wetting to help protect it from burning.

Project need:

UL Standards & Engagement is seeking only to maintain the currently published requirements in ULC S519.1 as a National Standard of Canada via reaffirmation. There are no new revisions being proposed at this time.

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