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What a fire hose reel inspection form is
A fire hose reel inspection form is a checklist used for the routine in-house check that fixed hose reels are accessible, the hose and nozzle are sound and the water supply is available, so the reel is ready in an emergency.
This is an educational overview with a simplified example. It is not an official template; the routine check is separate from the periodic servicing of reels, which is usually carried out by a competent person.
Purpose
- Confirm the reel is present, accessible and signed.
- Check the hose for damage, kinks and perishing.
- Check the nozzle, valve and that water is available.
- Record the check and flag reels needing service.
Who completes it
- A responsible person for routine checks.
- Servicing is a separate competent-person task.
- Findings are reported so action can be taken.
- The employer decides who checks and services the reels.
When it is used
- On a regular cycle for routine checks.
- After a reel has been used or tampered with.
- Alongside, but separate from, the periodic service.
Typical fields
- Reel ID, location and date.
- Accessible, signed and unobstructed.
- Hose condition, nozzle and valve.
- Water available; service label present.
- Action needed and checker sign-off.
- Example items only — adapt to the reels installed.
Common mistakes
- Confusing a routine check with a full service.
- Blocking access to the reel with stock or equipment.
- Ignoring a perished or damaged hose.
- Missing or illegible signage.
Document workflow
The routine check supports the fire safety arrangements that flow from the fire risk assessment and sits alongside the extinguisher and emergency lighting checks and the servicing record. A failed check triggers a service call; use of a reel may lead to an incident record.
See the related documents below for what is commonly used with and completed after a hose reel check.
Retention (high level)
Routine check and servicing records are typically retained for a period defined by the employer and any applicable rules. This page does not state a required period — confirm with the applicable law and the official authority.
Completing and sharing as a PDF
Checks are commonly recorded and stored as PDFs with the fire safety records. Exporting to PDF supports the record; it does not make the check official or guarantee compliance.
Employer checklist
- Decide who carries out routine checks and arrange competent servicing.
- Keep reels accessible, signed and unobstructed.
- Act on findings and arrange repair or service.
- Keep routine check and servicing records together.
Worker notes
- Do not block access to a hose reel.
- Report a damaged hose or a used reel.
- Know where the nearest fire equipment is.
Country considerations
Requirements for fixed fire equipment, routine checks and servicing vary by country, and the official authority differs. This page is general and high-level — not a statement of any country’s law and not a guarantee of validity.
Confirm current requirements with the official authority for your country and a qualified professional.
Who is responsible
The employer is responsible for fire safety arrangements, suitable equipment, routine checks and servicing, and compliance. This page is an educational overview with a template example; it does not replace servicing by a competent person and does not transfer responsibility.
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