The location of the standpipe outlet in a wall cabinet will not provide enough room to connect the inline pressure gauge and gate valve to the standpipe outlet without the use of an elbow.

Class II standpipes serve a 1.5-inch fire hose connection and are typically found in cabinets. These are intended for trained occupant use and are spaced according to the hose length.

The National Fire Protection Association defines Standpipe Fire Hose Station (14-2003, Ed. 1-4.28) as an arrangement of piping, valves, hose connections, and allied equipment installed in a ...

So as we see, the 2 1/2-inch hose and smoothbore nozzle have great advantages for fires in commercial or residential occupancies where the hook up is made from a standpipe system.

When water from the sprinkler system failed to extinguish it, firefighters successfully extinguished it with the hose line. This amazing firefighting story, which took place in Maryland in 2004, is ...