Fire hose reels are first-response devices mandatory in public-access buildings and industrial sites under the French Order of 18 October 1977 and section MS 15 of the safety regulations. They allow trained staff to attack a fire start before emergency services arrive.
Sprinkler & Hose Reel Network
Turnkey design, installation and maintenance of sprinkler and hose-reel networks. APSAD R5, EN 12845, EN 671-1 and NF S62-201 compliant.
Hose reel types
Three standard calibres selected by risk and required reach.
DN 25 hose reel — spray jet
Flow ~ 35 l/min, reach up to 8 m. Semi-rigid Ø 25 mm hose. Offices, standard public buildings, small workshops.
DN 33 / 45 hose reel — straight / spray
Flow ~ 60-100 l/min, reach 10 to 15 m. Ø 33 or 45 mm hose. Warehouses, car parks, industrial sites.
DN 70 hose reel — full / spray
Flow > 250 l/min. Ø 70 mm hose for high-risk sites: Oil & Gas, refineries, mining, large storage.
Associated services
Complete network coverage, from hydraulic study to mandatory annual visits.
Hydraulic study & sizing
Pressure loss calculation, pipe sizing, isometric diagrams, regulatory validation.
Supply & installation
Turnkey installation: galvanised steel pipework, water sources, valves, hose reels, sprinkler heads — by certified technicians.
Pressure tests & commissioning
Tests at 1.5× operating pressure, flow and trigger tests, reserves clearance, regulatory report.
Mandatory annual maintenance
EN 671-3 visits included in all contracts — checks, periodic tests, digital APSAD report.
Our methodology
From initial audit to long-term maintenance — a single end-to-end contact.
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Audit & diagnostic
On-site visit, risk analysis, technical and regulatory scoping.
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Design & engineering
Sizing, hydraulic studies, technical drawings, client validation.
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Installation & commissioning
Installation by certified technicians, trials, regulatory tests, certification.
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Maintenance & service
Preventive & corrective contracts, digital reports, service in 35+ countries.
Network specs
- Main standards
- APSAD R5, EN 12845, EN 671-1, NF S62-201
- Hose reel calibres
- DN 25 / DN 33 / DN 45 / DN 70 — semi-rigid hoses per EN 671-1
- Water sources
- Public network, dedicated tank, diesel or electric pump with jockey
- Pressure tests
- Tests at 1.5× operating pressure, verified at commissioning and annually
- Maintenance
- Mandatory annual EN 671-3 visit — included in our contracts
- Sectors
- Industry, logistics, public buildings, data centers, Oil & Gas
Standards & frameworks
APSAD R5 Hose reel networks
EN 12845 Automatic sprinklers
EN 671-1 Semi-rigid hose reels
EN 671-3 Hose reel maintenance
NF S62-201 French hose-reel standard
APSAD R1 Sprinklers — French framework
What is a fire hose reel (RIA)?
The RIA is a first-response device allowing occupants to fight a fire start before emergency services arrive. A2S Fire handles the design, installation, testing and maintenance of hose-reel networks and fire hydraulic installations.
When is a hose reel mandatory?
The obligation depends on the applicable regulations, the type of activity, the building area and the risk analysis carried out for the site.