Location of firefighting shafts: hose laying distances

Diagram 6.1B Location of firefighting shafts: hose laying distances See para 6.3C With sprinklers: 60m hose laying distance Without sprinklers: 45m hose laying distance Floor plan within 60m hose laying distance from fire main outlet Floor plan within 45m hose laying distance from fire main outlet Hose reach F Fire main outlet in a firefighting shaft H Fire main outlet in a protected stairway. 60m Additional hose coverage required NOTES: 1. Hose laying distances should be measured from the firemain outlet along the route suitable for laying hose. If this route is not known, the distance should be taken at two-thirds of the direct distance. 2. The fire main outlet should be located according to paragraph 6.9.