Water-Based Equipment Must Work First Time
Fire hose reels and hydrants are often the first response to a building fire. If they fail when activated, the consequences are devastating. C4 Fire & Security tests, services and certifies fire hose reels and hydrants across the Western Cape.
Inspection-Ready Reports
Our testing reports satisfy municipal fire inspectors and insurance auditors. Arrive at every inspection with documentation in hand.
Pressure-Tested
We pressure-test all hose reels and hydrants to verify flow rates and operational integrity under load.
Annual & Ad-Hoc
Schedule annual testing contracts or book ad-hoc servicing visits before inspections or property handovers.
Hose Reel and Hydrant Testing Services
C4 Fire & Security provides comprehensive testing and servicing for fire hose reels, landing valves and fire hydrants in commercial, industrial and residential complexes. Our testing programme covers operational checks, pressure testing, hose condition assessment and valve integrity, producing the compliance certificates required by municipal fire departments and insurance companies.
Book Testing & Servicing- Hose reel operational and pressure testing
- Fire hydrant flow rate measurement
- Landing valve and coupling inspection
- Hose replacement where required
- Valve and gland servicing
- Compliance certificates and tagging
Hose reels we test, service and supply
Annual pressure and flow test, hose condition check, signage check, SANS 543 certificate issued on the day.
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Fixed hose reel (SANS 543)
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Hose reel signage required above every reel
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How It Works
Schedule Testing
Book an appointment. We bring all testing equipment to your site.
Test All Equipment
Pressure testing, flow rate checks, visual inspection and operational testing of all units.
Service & Repair
Replace hoses, washers, nozzles and valves as needed during the same visit.
Certify & Tag
Issue compliance certificates, apply service tags and provide a full written report.
Tap a card for the testing detail
Water-based equipment fails quietly. Annual testing catches it. Tap any card for the detail.
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Hose reel test
Every commercial hose reel needs an annual functional test.
- Hose unrolled and inspected for cracks, kinks, perished sections
- Nozzle and valve operated under pressure
- Flow and pressure tested at the nozzle
- Signage check (SANS 1186)
- Service tag applied and logbook updated
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Hydrant test
Pillar and underground hydrants must be tested annually.
- Valve operated to full open and closed
- Pressure measured at the outlet
- Flow rate measured at the outlet
- Outlet thread and cap condition checked
- Access path and signage checked (SANS 10400-T)
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Pressure check
Some systems run boosted pressure; some run mains-fed. We measure both.
- Static pressure at the outlet
- Running pressure under simulated load
- Booster pump start / stop verification (where present)
- Pressure-relief valve operation
- Verified against the original system design
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Hose replacement
Hoses must be replaced on a 5-yearly cycle or sooner if damaged.
- Hydrostatic test every 5 years
- Hose replaced immediately if perished, cracked or kinked
- Couplings checked for corrosion and thread damage
- New hose tagged with test date
- Old hose removed from site
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Compliance certificate
Every annual test ends with a fresh SANS 543 / SANS 1128 certificate.
- Pressure and flow results recorded
- Hose age and condition recorded
- Signage and access path recorded
- Technician name and SAQCC number signed
- Certificate filed in the maintenance logbook
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Simondium, Western Cape, 7670
Office: Mon - Fri, 8:00 - 17:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
Annual testing is the minimum requirement for compliance. Some insurance policies and high-risk facilities may require 6-monthly testing. We recommend annual testing contracts to stay ahead of inspections.
Yes. We test both hose reels (internal building fire points) and external fire hydrants including flow rate measurement, pressure testing and visual inspection of chambers and surrounds.
We carry common replacement parts (hoses, nozzles, washers, valves) and can repair most issues on the same visit. For major repairs, we provide a quotation and can schedule return visits to ensure compliance before your next inspection.
Do Not Fail Your Next Fire Inspection
Book hose reel and hydrant testing today. Compliance certificates issued on site.