The production of reconditioned fire -fighting 
equipment — Part 2: Fire hose reels and fire 
hydrants  BOTSWANA  STANDARD  BOS 65-2:2023 
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ICS 13.220.10 
Published in Botswana  
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i Contents  Page
Foreword  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  ii 
1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  1 
2 Normative  references  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  1 
3 Definitions  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 1 
4 General  requirements and controls  ................................ ................................ ..........................  2 
4.1 Facilities  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 2 
4.2 Training  of staff  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................  2 
4.3 Frequency of reconditioning  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 2 
4.3.1  Extent  of reconditioning  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  2 
4.3.2  Frequency of reconditioning  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 2 
4.4 Modification  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 2 
4.5 Maintenance  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................  2 
4.5.1  Fire hose reels  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  2 
4.5.2  Fire hydrants  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............................  3 
5 Marking  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  4 
5.1 Service  labels  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............................  4 
5.2 Positioning of service labels  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 4 
5.2.1  Fire hose reels  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  4 
5.2.2  Fire hydrants  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............................  4 
6 Records  kept by the reconditioning company  ................................ ................................ .........  5 
Annex  A (informative)  Recommended reconditioning checklist ................................ .........................  6 
Annex  B (normative)   Procedures for maintenance  ................................ ................................ ..............  9 
Annex  C (informative)  Static water pressure te st procedures  ................................ .......................... 14 
Annex  D (normative)   Frequency of fire hose reels and fire hydrants reconditioning according to 
occupancy  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .15 
Annex  E (normative)   Fire hose reels, pressure test without the pressure test gauge  ................... 16 
Bibliography  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 17 BOS  65-2:2023 
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ii Foreword 
This Botswana standard was approved by the Technical Advisory Committee of the Standards Council on 
2023-06-07. 
The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) was established und er the Standards Ac t No. 16 of 1995 with a 
primary responsibility of preparing Botswana standards. 
This Botswana Standar d is a revision of, cancels and replaces BOS 65-2:2015. 
Durin g the revi ew of this stand ard, th e following organizations w ere directly represented i n the Technical 
Committee , MED 6 – Fir e Safety: 
Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development 
Fire Department  Mr. P Sesupo  (Chairperson)  
Botswana Bureau of Standards   Mr KJ Lekaunyane  (Technical Secretary)  
Boma Fire Protection (Pty) Ltd  Mr Z Moseki  
Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority  Mr O Moremedi  
Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority   Mr U Monyatsi  
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana  Mr S Sekhulumani  
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana  Mr N Diteko  
College  of Fire & Safety  Mr E Muzenda  
Fire Risk Control & Security Systems  Ms Gaba Modise  
Fire Series  Mr L. Mooketsi  
Fire Suppression & Electrical Systems (Pty) Ltd  Mr T Taziveyi  
Hollard Insurance Botswana (Pty) Ltd  Mr B Daniel  
Pipe Work Services  Mr. K.A. Mpulubusi  
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1 The production  of reconditioned  fire-fighting  equipment  — Part 2: 
Fire hose reels and fire hydrants  
1 Scope  
This part of BOS 65 specifies the procedures that apply to the effective reconditioning of fire hose reels and 
fire hydrants. It does not cover the replacement or installation of the hose reels and fire hydrants.  
2 Normative  references  
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated 
references, only the edition cited applies. For all undated references, the latest edition of the referenced 
document (including any amendments) applies. BOBS maintains registers of currently valid documents.  
BOS 5, Fire hose reels assembly – specification.  
BOS 254 -2, The use and control of firefighting equipment – Part 2: Fire hose reels, hydrants and booster 
connections   
3 Definitions  
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions shall apply:  
3.1 acceptable : acceptable to the parties concluding the purchase contract, but in relation to the certification 
mark and inspections carried out by the BOBS, acceptable to the Botswana Bureau of S tandards.  
3.2 maintenance : service – combination of all technical and administrative activities including supervisory 
actions, intended to retain a fire hose reel or Fire hydrant in, or restore it to a state of full and effective 
operational readiness  
3.3 mobile workshop : service vehicle intended to operate away from a permanent workshop for periods in 
excess of one week  
3.4 no wate r: instances where no water passes through the inlet control valve or where there is a noticeable 
drop in water pressure result ing in insufficient water flow to provide a 5 m jet from the outlet nozzle of the fire 
hose reel hose or Fire hydrant hose  
3.5 permanent workshop : premises that are situated on a business site and that are acceptably constructed, 
protected and permanently equipped to cater for the reconditioning of fire -fighting equipment in accordance 
with the requirements of this part of BOS 65  
3.6 personal supervision : presence of a competent person on the site where the work is being conducted to 
instruct, inspect, and demonstrate any activity related to the reconditioning of fire -fighting equipment  
3.7 responsible person : a person (either the owner of the building or a person nominated in writing by the 
owner) who is responsible for the site control of fire hose reels a nd Fire hydrants and for keeping the necessary 
records (see BOS 254 -2) 
3.8 safety seal : item applied to fire hose reels and hydrants to show they are in full operational readiness and 
that no tampering of the work conducted has occurred  
3.9 service vehicle : vehicle that is stocked and equipped with the appropriate repair equipment and testing 
equipment required to service a fire hose reel or Fire hydrant effectively in terms of this part  of BOS 65  
3.10 site control : visual, “quick check” examination of a fire hose reel or Fire hydrant, carried out by the 
responsible person to ensure that the fire hose reel or Fire hydrant is usable and has not been tampered with, 
that the service due date has not expired and, when relevant, that the necess ary arrangements are made to 
have the fire hose reel or Fire hydrant reconditioned  
3.11  technical personnel:  
3.11.1 competent person : person who has acceptable qualifications, training and experience with regard to 
fire hose reels and Fire hydrants, and w ho is accountable for the effective reconditioning of fire hose reels and 
Fire hydrants in terms of this part of BOS 65  BOS  65-2:2023 
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2 3.11.2  service assistant : person who is involved with matters related to the reconditioning of fire hose reels 
and Fire hydrants but on ly under the personal supervision of a competent person  
4 General  requirements and controls  
4.1 Facilities  
The reconditioning of fire hose reels and Fire hydrants shall be done on site, supported, when relevant, by a 
permanent workshop, mobile workshop or service vehicle.  
4.2 Training  of staff  
4.2.1  All staff members involved in the reconditioning of fire hose reels and Fire hydrants shall have been 
trained to ensure that each section of the work is carried out in accordance with this part of BOS 65.  
4.2.2 Members of staff shall have been fully aware of safe working practices and any dangers involved in the 
reconditioning and use of fire hose reels and Fire hydrants.  
4.3 Frequency of reconditioning  
4.3.1  Extent  of reconditioning  
Reconditioning of fire hose reels or an d fire hydrant shall ensure that the fire hose reel or fire hydrant is restored 
to full and effective readiness and complies with the requirements of the original manufacturer.  
NOTE Reconditioning of fire hose reels excludes reconditioning of the inlet stop valves as described in BOS  5. 
4.3.2  Frequency of reconditioning  
Maintenance of the fire hose reels, and fire hydrant shall be carried out in accordance with recondition ing 
frequency given in Annex D  with the  relevant procedures given in Annex B. 
4.4 Modification  
Modification to the fire hose reel or hydrant shall  not be permitted.  
Note  See also Annex A  
4.5 Maintenance
4.5.1  Fire hose reels 
4.5.1.1  General  
Fire hose reels shall be maintained in accordance with the details given in Annex B, at the frequency given in 
clause 4.3.2 , together with the relevant steps of the procedures given in 4.5.1  to 4.5.2.  
4.5.1.2  Mounting and operation of fire hose reel 
Mounting bolts shall be checked to ensure that they hold the hose reel securely in position to allow for the 
designed use of equipment.  
4.5.1.3  Component  parts 
Components of the hose reel shall be checked to ensure that they are functioning as prescribed by the 
manufacturer.  
4.5.1.4  Water  control fittings 
4.5.1.4.1  Water control fittings (i.e. inlet stop valve and shut -off nozzle) of the hose reel shall be checked  
to ensure that they are functioning as prescribed by the manufacturer.  
4.5.1.4. 2 The inlet stop valve sha ll be opened during the maintenance procedure in order to ensure that it 
is operative.  BOS  65-2:2023 
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3 4.5.1.4. 3 The inlet stop valve might develop a leak (bypass) after having been opened as required above. 
The repair of any such leaks shall be the responsibility of the responsible person, as the inlet 
stop valve does not form a part of the maintenance requirement ( see note 5.1)  
4.5.1.5  Fire hose 
4.5.1. 5.1  The fire hose shall be checked to ensure that : 
a)it is not more than 30 m and not  less than 28 m. If the hose reel is less than 28 m it shall  be
condemn and be replaced immediately  with the hose reel of the same type and size ; and
b)it shall be free from joints .
4.5.1. 5.1 With the inlet stop valve open (see 4.5.1.4 ) and the hose reel shut -off nozzle closed, the fire hose 
shall be examined for signs of damage , cracks  and leakage .  
4.5.1.6  Water seals 
4.5.1. 6.1 With the inlet stop valve open (see 4.5.1.4 ) and the hose reel shut -off nozzle closed, all water 
seals (i.e. O -rings and gland packing) shall be examined for signs of damage or leakage.  
4.5.1. 6.2 After closing the inlet st op valve, the gland nut and valve washer shall be examined for signs of 
damage and leakage .  
4.5.1.7  Service  labels 
On completion of the service maintenance procedures, service labels shall be completed in accordance with 
clause 6.1 and fitted in accordance with 5.2.1.  
4.5.1.8  Sealing  
Using an acceptable safety seal, the inlet stop valve shall be sealed in a manner that preve nts use without  
breaking the seal.  
4.5.1.9  Water  supply 
Fire hose reels with no water at the time of maintenance shall not be serviced and shall be indelibly marked  
“NO WATER ON SERVICE LABEL’, recorded and reported to the responsible person.  
Fire hose reel pressure test shall be tested in accordance with Annex E. 
NOTE Checking water supply shall be the obligation of the responsible person and pressure checking shall be the 
responsibility of the servicing company  
4.5.2  Fire hydrants 
4.5.2.1  General  
Fire hydrants shall be maintained in accordance with the details given in Annex B, at the frequency given in 
clause 4.3, together with the relevant steps of the procedures given in 4.5.2.1 to 4.5.2.6 .  
4.5.2.2  Components  parts 
Components of the fire hydrants shall be checked to ensure that they are functioning as prescribed by the 
manufacturer.  
4.5.2.2.1  Water control fittings 
4.5.2.2.1.1   The water control fitting (i.e. spindle assembly and clack washer) of the fire hydrant  shall be  
checked to ensure tha t it is functioning as prescribed by the manufacturer. 
4.5.2.2.1. 2  The fire hydrant shall be opened during the maintenance procedure in order to ensure that it is 
operative. 
4.5.2.2.1. 3  The fire hydrant might develop a leak (bypass) after having been opened as required above. The 
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4 4.5.2.3  Water seals 
4.5.2.3.1   With the fire hydrant open (see 4.5.2.5 ) and a blank cap assembly fitted, the lip seal washer shall be 
examined for signs of damage or leakage. 
4.5.2.3. 2  After closing the Fire hydrant, the spindle gland and clack washer shall be examined for signs of 
damage  and leakage . 
4.5.2.4  Service labels 
On completion of the service maintenance procedures, service labels shall be completed in accordance with 
clause 5.1 and fitted in accordance with 5.2.2.  
4.5.2.5  Sealing 
Using an acceptable safety seal, the fire hydrant shall be sealed in a manner that prevents use without breaking 
the seal.  
4.5.2.6  Water supply 
Fire hydrant with no water at the time of maintenance shall not be serviced and shall be indelibly marked “NO 
WATER  ON SERVICE LABEL’ ’, recorded and reported to the responsible person. Service labels shall also be 
removed.  
NOTE Checking water supply and pressure should be the obligation of the responsible person.  
5 Marking  
5.1 Service  labels 
When all the relevant inspection and service procedures have been completed, the following information shall 
be recorded legibly and indelibly and on an acceptable, waterproof, adhesive label that is firmly fixed to the 
fire hose reel or fire hydrant:  
a)the name, physical address and contract number of the reconditioning organization;
b)the date of service;
c)the next service due date; and
d)water pressure at the time of service (applicable to hydrants only).
NOTE The pressure recorded on the service label re flects the pressure at the time that maintenance was conducted
and might be subject to fluctuations or interruptions in water supply.
5.2 Positioning of service labels 
5.2.1  Fire hose reels  
Fire hose reels shall have two service labels applied in the following positions:  
a)one service label on the outside of the front hose reel disc; and
b)one service label in a position that is visible once the fire hose reel is fully unwound.
5.2.2  Fire hydrants  
Fire hydrants shall have one service label applied in one of the following positions: 
a)on the supply pipe to which the Fire hydrant is mounted and as near as possible to the Fire hydrant; or
b)on the wall or structure or carb stone marked ‘FH’ to which the underground  or fire hydrant  is
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5 6 Records  kept by the reconditioning company 
6.1. In addition  to providing the required label (see clause 5), the customer shall be provided with a record that 
contains at least the following information, as relevant : 
a)name of manufacturer;
b)date of next service;
c)next service due date; and
d)location of the hose reel or Fire hydrant.
6.2 The information shall be kept by the responsible person for at least three years, and when necessary, shall 
be made available to the reconditioning company for purposes of inspection and updating.  BOS  65-2:2023 
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6 Annex  A 
(informative)  
Recommended reconditioning checklist  
The following checklists (Table A.1 and Table A.2) are given as a general guide to be followed during the 
reconditioning of fi re hose reels and fire hydrants.  
Table A.1 — Checklist for fire hose reels  
Item No.  Item check Corrective action 
1 
1-A
1-BMounting bolts  
Loose and binding  
Worn, loose, corroded or missing screw or bolt Adjust or replace  
Tighten or replace 
2 
2-A
2-B
2-CFrame  
Corrosion 
Physical damage 
Paint condition  Condemn  
Condemn  
Condemn  
3 
3-A
3-B
3-CDrum and discs 
Damaged (bent, jammed, corroded or binding)  
Worn, loose, corroded or missing screw or bolt 
Paint condition  Condemn  
Tighten and replace 
Condemn  
4 
4-A
4-B
4-CComponent parts  
Corrosion  
Damaged (bent, broken, cracked or worn)  
Damaged threads (corroded, cross -threaded or worn) Condemn  
Condemn  
Condemn  
5 
5-A
5-B
5-C
5-DInlet control valve  
Missing handle or handwheel  
Damaged (bent, jammed or binding) 
Leaking (bypassing) washer  
Leaking gland  Replace 
Condemn  
Replacement 
Adjust by tightening gland nut or  
refer to responsible person for 
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Item No.  Item check  Corrective action  
6 
6-A
6-B
6-CWater seals (O-rings and gland packing)  
Missing  
Damaged (cut, cracked or worn)  
Aged or weathered (compression set, brittle or cracked)  Replace and lubricate 
Replace and lubricate  
Replace and lubricate  
7 
7-A
7-BFire hose  
Incorrect length (i.e. less than 28 m)  
Damaged (cut, cracked, leaking, worn or joints)  Replace  
Cut off damaged section of 
hose if remaining section will 
still be  28 m or longer, 
otherwise replace  
8 
8-AHose guide  
Damaged (bent, jammed or binding)  Repair and lubricate or replace  
9 
9-A
9-BShut -off nozzle  
Damaged (bent, jammed or binding)  
Blocked, deformed, or corroded nozzle tip or discharge 
passage  Replace  
Clear blockage or replace  
10 
10-AHose clamps  
Worn, loose or corroded  Replace  
11 
11-AInstruction label  
Illegible wording  Clean the area  
12 
12-ASafety seal  
Broken or missing  Replace  
Table A.2 — Checklist for fire hydrants 
Item No.  Item check Corrective action 
1 
1-A
1-B
1-CValve body  
Physical damage  
Outlet (damaged or deformed) 
Paint condition bad  Repair and refinish or refer to 
responsible person for 
replacement  
Refer to responsible person for 
replacement  
Condemn  
2 
2-A
2-B
2-C
2-DComponent parts  
Corrosion  
Physical damage  
Damaged threads (corroded, cross -threaded or worn  
Paint condition  Repair, or replace  
Replace  
Replace  
Condemn  BOS  65-2:2023 
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Item No.  Item check Corrective action 
3 
3-A
3-B
3-CHandwheel or handle  
Missing  
Loose  
Damaged (bent, jammed or binding)  Replace  
Tighten retaining nut  
Repair or replace  
4 
4-APawl assembly  
Damaged (bent, jammed or binding)  Repair and lubricate or replace  
5 
5-A
5-B
5-CLip seal washer  
Missing  
Damaged (cut, cracked or worn)  
Aged or weathered (compression set, brittle or cracked)  Replace  
Replace 
Replace  
6 
6-A
6-B
6-CSpindle assembly  
Damaged (cut, cracked or worn) 
Leaking gland  
Leaking clack washer  Refer to responsible person for 
replacement  
Adjust by tightening gland nut or 
refer to responsible person for 
replacement  
Refer to responsible person for 
replacement  
7 
7-ASafety seal  
Broken or missing  Replace  BOS  65-2:2023 
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9 Annex  B 
(normative)  
Procedures for maintenance  
The maintenance procedures shall be carried out by the competent person or overhaul centre.  Table B.1 
covers procedures applicable to fire hose reels and Table B.2 covers the procedures applicable to fire 
hydrants.  
Table B.1 covers procedures applicable t o fire hose reels  
Examination Maintenance  detail 
1 Check the frame and mounting bolts  Place hands on opposite sides of the 
drum and grip the inside disc. Jerk 
firmly away from the wall. If there is 
movement, adjust or replace the 
mounting bolts.  
If hose reel frame is corroded or 
damaged, Condemn it  
2 Check that the hose reel rotates freely  Using one hand only, rotate hose reel 
drum in each direction. If drum does 
not rotate with ease, unroll the hose 
and replace the gland packing where 
applicable, o r lubricate the shaft and 
O-rings.
If corrosion is reason for tightness and 
the severity cannot be overcome, 
condemn the hose reel and replace.  
3 Check the drum and discs  Unroll the hose and examine the drum 
and discs.  
If loose, corroded or damaged, repai r 
or replace.  
4 Check the component parts  Examine the component parts and if 
corroded, bent, broken, cracked or 
worn, repair or replace.  
5 Check that the fire hose is of the correct length and has no 
joints  Measure hose while unrolling or unroll 
and measure along floor.  
If greater than 30 m, cut off excess 
hose.  
If less than 28 m, condemn the hose 
and replace.  
If joints are present, condemn the 
hose and replace.  BOS  65-2:2023 
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Examination Maintenance  detail 
6 Check the condition of the fire hose reel to ensure 
that it is in a good condition and is securely fitted  Hose ends shall be clean cut and show no 
signs of deterioration. If hose shows signs of 
deterioration, cut off the damaged section of 
hose, 15 mm from the commencement of 
deteri oration.  
Check that the hose is securely clamped to 
the hose reel and to the shut -off nozzle. 
Clamps shall be free of rust and adjustable. 
Replace defective clamps.  
7 Check whether the hose can withstand the pressure 
in the supply main  Close the shut -off nozzle, slowly open the 
inlet stop valve. If no water, halt servicing, 
indelibly mark the outside of the front disc of 
the hose reel with words “NO WATER ON 
SERVICE LABEL’.  
If there is a flow of water, examine hose for 
signs of leakage. If hose leaks on ends, 
adjust clamps. If hose leaks elsewhere and 
cutting hose at point of leak will cause the 
hose to be less than 28 m, condemn the hose 
and replace.  
8 Check the water seals  Examine all water seals for signs of leaks. If 
leaking from the  stuffing box, adjust fasteners 
equally until leak halts (hose reel must 
continue to rotate freely) or replace gland 
packing taking into account the lubrication 
required. If leaking from the water jacket, 
inspect jacket for damage and replace O -
rings where  deformity has occurred. If leak 
persists, condemn the hose reel and replace.  
9 Check the shut -off nozzle  Open nozzle and discharge water into a 
bucket or suitable receptacle. If nozzle does 
not discharge with a constant flow, close inlet 
stop valve and r emove and inspect shut -off 
nozzle for damage or blockage.  
If nozzle is damaged, condemn and replace.  
Clear nozzle if blocked, or if blockage cannot 
be cleared, condemn nozzle and replace.  
If water flow does not cease when nozzle is 
closed, condemn nozzle a nd replace. If 
nozzle rotates in the hose, adjust the clamp.  BOS  65-2:2023 
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Examination Maintenance  detail 
10 Complete and fit inner service label  If the hose reel passes inspection, complete 
and fit a service label on the inside of the front 
disc in a position that is visible once the hose 
reel is fully unwound.  
11 Close the inlet stop valve and rewind the fire hose  Close the inlet stop valve, open the shut -off 
nozzle and discharge water into a bucket or 
suitable receptacle. With shut -off nozzle 
open, rewind the hose onto the drum 
ensuring that the hose is evenly wound and 
free from kinks. Milk the hose by rotating the 
drum back and forth until water no longer 
discharges from the shut -off nozzle. Close 
the shut -off nozzle and secure in p osition.  
12 Check the inlet stop valve  After closing inlet stop valve and rewinding 
hose, examine the inlet stop valve for signs 
of leakage.  
If leaking from the valve stem gland, tighten 
the gland nut while ensuring that valve stem 
is still able to turn. If leak persists, refer to 
responsible person for replacement. If 
leaking (bypassing) a washer, refer to 
responsible person for repair or replacement.  
13 Check the hose guide  Ensure that hose guide is present where 
required and that hose is passed t hrough the 
guide. Check whether the guide roller is 
functioning. If guide is damaged, repair and 
lubricate or replace.  
14 Check the operating instructions  Examine the operating instructions for 
correctness and legibility. Clean it for 
reading.  
15 Seal th e inlet stop valve  Using an acceptable seal, seal the inlet stop 
valve in a manner that prevents use without 
breaking the seal. The seal should break on 
half a rotation of the inlet stop valve handle or 
handwheel and, shall only require the force 
exerted b y a single hand.  
16 Complete and fit outer service label  If the hose reel passes inspection, complete 
and fit a service label on the outside of the 
front disc in a position such that it does not 
obscure the operating instructions  BOS  65-2:2023 
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Examination  Maintenance detail  
1 Check the hydrant standpipe  Examine the standpipe for signs of corrosion 
or leaks. If corroded or damaged, repair and 
refinish or refer to responsible person for 
repair or replacement. If leaking, refer to 
responsible person for repair or replacement.  
2 Check the component parts  Examine the component parts and if 
corroded, bent, broken, cracked or worn, 
repair or replace.  
3 Check the handwheel  Examine the handwheel and if damaged, 
repair and refinish or re place.  
If loose, tighten the retaining nut. 
If missing, replace.  
4 Check the pawl assembly  Examine the pawl assembly for correct 
operation.  
If bent, jammed or binding, repair and 
lubricate or replace.  
5 Check the lip seal washer  Remove and examine the lip seal washer.  
If damaged, cut, cracked, worn, aged or 
weathered, replace.  
If missing, replace.  
6 Check the static water pressure  Using a 65 mm blank cap assembly, check 
and record the static water pressure (see 
Annex C).  
If blank cap assembly does not fit into the 
outlet of the hydrant, check the outlet for 
damage or deformity.  
If damaged or deformed condemn hydrant 
and refer to responsible person for 
replacement.  
If damaged no water, halt servicing, indelibly 
mark the supply pipe or w all as close as 
possible to hydrant with words “NO WATE 
ON SERVICE LABEL’.  BOS  65-2:2023 
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13 Table B.2 Continued  
7 Check the spindle assembly  Examine the spindle assembly for signs of 
damage or leaks. If spindle is bent, condemn 
hydrant and refer to responsible person for 
replacement. If spindle is jammed or binding, 
repair and lubricate or replace.  
If leaking from the spindle gland, tighten the 
gland nut while ensuring that the spindle is 
still able to turn.  
If leak persists, refer to responsible per son 
for replacement.  
If clack washer is leaking (bypassing) after 
closing valve, refer to responsible person for 
replacement.  
8 Seal the hydrant valve  Using an acceptable seal, seal the hydrant 
valve in a manner that prevents use without 
breaking the seal . The seal should break on 
half a rotation of the hydrant valve 
handwheel.  
9 Complete and fit the service label  If the hydrant passes the inspection, 
complete and fit a service label on the supply 
pipe, wall or structure to which the hydrant is 
mounted an d as near as possible to the 
hydrant valve.  BOS  65-2:2023 
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14 Annex  C 
(informative)  
Static water pressure test procedures  
C.1 The procedures in C.2 to C.9 (inclusive) are applicable to fire hydrants only.
C.2 Fit a 65 mm blank cap assembly, complete with a pressure gauge and ball -cock, to the outlet of the fire
hydrant.
C.3 Open the hydrant slowly.
C.4 Crack open the blank cap  assembly ball -cock and drain a small amount of water into a bucket to ensure
that the water is flowing and that there is no air in the blank cap assembly.
C.5 Close the blank cap assembly ball -cock and note the static pressure.
C.6 Close the hydrant.
C.7 Crack open the blank cap assembly ball -cock and drain the remaining water into the bucket.
C.8 Remove the blank cap assembly.
C.9 Record the static water pressure on the service labelBOS  65-2:2023 
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15 Annex  D 
(normative)  
Frequency of fire hose reels and fire hydrants reconditioning according 
to occupancy  
1 2 3 4 
Type of 
occupancy  Maintenance 
interval  Maximum 
maintenance and 
overhaul interval  Maximum pressure 
testing  
Places of assembly, 
cinemas, theatres,  
nightclubs, exhibition 
halls, museums and 
galleries, leisure centers  
and casinos):  
Small premises (e.g. 
accommodating less than 
300 persons)  Quarterly  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  
Warehouses  Quarterly  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  
Shops, banks, 
independent office  Bi-annual  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  
Transportation terminals  Bi-annual  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  
Covered shopping centers 
and malls  Quarterly  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  
Prisons  Quarterly  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  
Hospitals  Quarterly  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  
Mining  Weekly  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  
Flammable liquids depots  Monthly  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  
Filling stations  Quarterly  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  
Flammable gas depots  Monthly  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  
Hostels  Quarterly  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  
Educational institutions  Quarterly  Every Maintenance  Every Maintenance  BOS  65-2:2023 
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16 Annex  E 
(normative)  
Fire hose reels, pressure test without the pressure test gauge  
If you do not have a pressure gauge at the time of maintenance carry out the following procedure:  
a)Use a 5  liters bucket to filling it with water
b)Mark the bucket at the 5ltr point, and dispose of the water. (Bucket now empty)
c)Close hose reel nozzle and open CP Valve fully.
d)Point Nozzle into the bucket and open fully.
e)Close nozzle after ten (10) seconds.
f)If water le vel is on the mark the pressure is at least 300Kpa.
g)If below the mark the pressure is under 300Kpa, and the hose reel fails the test.
Note 1 check the Arrow direction is towards the Reel. If it’s the wrong way around the shuttle seal will be forced into t he 
closed position causing no water to reach the reel itself.  
Note 2 Once you have serviced the hose reel leave the nozzle in the open position  BOS  65-2:2023 
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17 Bibliography  
[1]BOS 65 -1, The production of reconditioned fire -fighting equipment – Part 1: Portable and wheeled
(mobile) rechargeable fire extinguishers
[2]BOS 254 -1, The use and control of fire -fighting equipment – Portable and wheeled (mobile) fire
extinguishers
[3]BOS ISO 9001, Quality management systems – Requirements
[4]SANS 10400, The application of the National Building Regulation