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Test-report · QC-FIR-TST-001
Fire Hydrant Flow and Pressure Test Report
13 checkpoints across 5 sections. Following installation and before handover of fire hydrant systems; repeated annually for maintenance verification
13 Checkpoints
5 Sections
Post-commissioning; annual maintenance audit
QC Engineer, Fire Safety Inspector

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. MAIN SUPPLY PRESSURE AND FLOW TEST
A1Static pressure at main inlet measured without flow
Acceptance: Minimum ≥ 3.5 bar; measurement recorded with calibrated gauge; reading taken at stabilized state (≥ 30 seconds)
Cl. 4.1 — Baseline pressure measurement
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A2Hydrant #1 outlet flow measured at 3.5 bar minimum outlet pressure
Acceptance: Flow ≥ 20 litres/minute; measured with calibrated flow meter or bucket method (30-second collection); pressure at outlet ≥ 2.8 bar
Cl. 4.2 — Hydrant flow rate
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A3Hydrant #2 outlet flow measured simultaneously (if 2-hydrant simultaneous operation required)
Acceptance: Both hydrants flowing; total flow ≥ 40 litres/min combined; pressure at each outlet ≥ 2.5 bar (may drop with simultaneous draw)
Cl. 4.3 — Multiple hydrant operation
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
A4Pressure drop measured along the system during flow (from inlet to farthest hydrant)
Acceptance: Pressure drop < 1.0 bar for 20 m/min flow; indicates acceptable pipe sizing and friction losses
Cl. 4.4 — Pressure loss assessment
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B. HYDRANT OUTLET AND COUPLING TEST
B1Outlet dimension verified (38 mm standard coupling, ISO/Storz compatible)
Acceptance: Outlet measured 38 mm ± 1 mm; standard fire department hose coupling fits smoothly; no leakage when connected
Cl. 5.1 — Coupling compatibility
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B2Nozzle/shut-off valve operation tested under flow and pressure conditions
Acceptance: Nozzle closes smoothly with one-hand operation; no water spray when closed; open/close cycles ≥ 5 with smooth operation
Cl. 5.2 — Valve functionality
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
B3Water leakage at outlet cap/closure when hydrant not in use
Acceptance: No visible water dripping from outlet; cap seated firmly; gasket condition checked (replace if deteriorated)
Cl. 5.3 — Outlet sealing
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C. HOSE REEL OPERATION TEST
C1Hose reel rotation and extension tested; hose deploys smoothly without kinks or snagging
Acceptance: Reel rotates without binding; hose extends fully without twisting; return mechanism functional (if spring-loaded)
Cl. 6.1 — Reel functionality
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C2Hose condition inspection: diameter, length, surface integrity checked for cracks/splits
Acceptance: Hose 25-30 mm diameter; length ≥ 30 m; no visible cracks, splits, or hard spots; pressure-tested at 5 bar (visual only for this test)
Cl. 6.2 — Hose integrity
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
C3Water spray pattern from nozzle verified (conical/straight stream adjustable if multi-pattern nozzle)
Acceptance: Spray covers minimum 3 m² area at 5 m distance; uniform pattern with no dead spots; adjustment smooth
Cl. 6.3 — Spray pattern
OK
NC
NA
HOLD
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A. MAIN SUPPLY PRESSURE AND FLOW TEST
A1Static pressure at main inlet measured without flow
Cl. 4.1 — Baseline pressure measurement (IS 2189:2018)
Minimum ≥ 3.5 bar; measurement recorded with calibrated gauge; reading taken at stabilized state (≥ 30 seconds)
OKNCNAHOLD
A2Hydrant #1 outlet flow measured at 3.5 bar minimum outlet pressure
Cl. 4.2 — Hydrant flow rate (IS 2189:2018)
Flow ≥ 20 litres/minute; measured with calibrated flow meter or bucket method (30-second collection); pressure at outlet ≥ 2.8 bar
OKNCNAHOLD
A3Hydrant #2 outlet flow measured simultaneously (if 2-hydrant simultaneous operation required)
Cl. 4.3 — Multiple hydrant operation (IS 2189:2018)
Both hydrants flowing; total flow ≥ 40 litres/min combined; pressure at each outlet ≥ 2.5 bar (may drop with simultaneous draw)
OKNCNAHOLD
A4Pressure drop measured along the system during flow (from inlet to farthest hydrant)
Cl. 4.4 — Pressure loss assessment (IS 2189:2018)
Pressure drop < 1.0 bar for 20 m/min flow; indicates acceptable pipe sizing and friction losses
OKNCNAHOLD
B. HYDRANT OUTLET AND COUPLING TEST
B1Outlet dimension verified (38 mm standard coupling, ISO/Storz compatible)
Cl. 5.1 — Coupling compatibility (IS 2189:2018)
Outlet measured 38 mm ± 1 mm; standard fire department hose coupling fits smoothly; no leakage when connected
OKNCNAHOLD
B2Nozzle/shut-off valve operation tested under flow and pressure conditions
Cl. 5.2 — Valve functionality (IS 2189:2018)
Nozzle closes smoothly with one-hand operation; no water spray when closed; open/close cycles ≥ 5 with smooth operation
OKNCNAHOLD
B3Water leakage at outlet cap/closure when hydrant not in use
Cl. 5.3 — Outlet sealing (IS 2189:2018)
No visible water dripping from outlet; cap seated firmly; gasket condition checked (replace if deteriorated)
OKNCNAHOLD
C. HOSE REEL OPERATION TEST
C1Hose reel rotation and extension tested; hose deploys smoothly without kinks or snagging
Cl. 6.1 — Reel functionality (IS 2189:2018)
Reel rotates without binding; hose extends fully without twisting; return mechanism functional (if spring-loaded)
OKNCNAHOLD
C2Hose condition inspection: diameter, length, surface integrity checked for cracks/splits
Cl. 6.2 — Hose integrity (IS 2189:2018)
Hose 25-30 mm diameter; length ≥ 30 m; no visible cracks, splits, or hard spots; pressure-tested at 5 bar (visual only for this test)
OKNCNAHOLD
C3Water spray pattern from nozzle verified (conical/straight stream adjustable if multi-pattern nozzle)
Cl. 6.3 — Spray pattern (IS 2189:2018)
Spray covers minimum 3 m² area at 5 m distance; uniform pattern with no dead spots; adjustment smooth
OKNCNAHOLD
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