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Comply with the 2008 NFPA 1962 to make sure fire hose, nozzles, and fire hose appliances operate properly when they are used at the fire scene.

This Standard contains the latest criteria for the inspection, maintenance, and use of fire hose, couplings, and nozzles. It also provides guidance for service testing of fire hose as well as the associated record keeping.

The 2008 edition of NFPA 1962: Inspection, Care, and Use of Fire Hose, Couplings, and Nozzles and the Service Testing of Fire Hose expands coverage with a new chapter addressing use, inspection, and testing of fire hose appliances.