General Purpose lines

[clio222]

My apologies if posted in the wrong section.

A question has been raised with regards General Purpose Lines (GP lines used in the Fire Service)
 
A review was carried out on the shelf life/replacement dates on General Purpose lines, the British standard only confirms the test and inspection and when to replace (contamination, overloading, chemical attack etc.), but no mention of an unused line replacement date.
 
Our GP line are now five years old but totally unused and in good condition, stored in bags, kept dry in appliance lockers etc. My thoughts were that there was no time bound shelf life other than an inspection of the line to ensure that it was fit for purpose.

However it would be useful to hear the thoughts and comments of other Fire Service personnel with regards this topic or other guidance document which should be taken into consideration.

Much appreciated.

Clio222

[nearlythere]

My apologies if posted in the wrong section.

A question has been raised with regards General Purpose Lines (GP lines used in the Fire Service)
 
A review was carried out on the shelf life/replacement dates on General Purpose lines, the British standard only confirms the test and inspection and when to replace (contamination, overloading, chemical attack etc.), but no mention of an unused line replacement date.
 
Our GP line are now five years old but totally unused and in good condition, stored in bags, kept dry in appliance lockers etc. My thoughts were that there was no time bound shelf life other than an inspection of the line to ensure that it was fit for purpose.

However it would be useful to hear the thoughts and comments of other Fire Service personnel with regards this topic or other guidance document which should be taken into consideration.

Much appreciated.

Clio222

Sounds a bit like having to replace a fire alarm system because its a few years old.

Don't ever remember of having to replace a GP Line or any line for that matter because of age.
Can't even remember if there was a standard test for a GP line.
Is there a test for the GP line in the MOF?

[Mike Buckley]

There used to be a distinction between Rescue Lines and GP lines.

The Rescue line did have a definite life which was attached to the line on a sleeve. After that date it was no longer used as a Rescue line. Frequently its fate would be to have the eye fitting and sleeve cut off and for it to be recycled as a GP line.

The old Fire Service Drill had a detailed test involving 6 men pulling on the line, if it broke or the line didn't return to its original length it failed!

Things are probably a lot more technical now (but are they as much fun?)

[Dinnertime Dave]

The old Fire Service Drill had a detailed test involving 6 men pulling on the line, if it broke or the line didn't return to its original length it failed!

Things are probably a lot more technical now (but are they as much fun?)

Remember it well. Would have to be more technical now, you'd struggle to find a station with five firefighters on duty.

[Golden]

I Believe you always had the option to have three men dangling from the tower on the line if you didn't have six men on duty - much more fun