Fire hose reels are widely used in staffed facilities such as hotels, office buildings, schools, commercial complexes, exhibition centers, factories, warehouses, and petrochemical plants. This equipment is particularly suitable for locations lacking indoor fire hydrants, areas prone to rapid fire spread, high-occupancy venues, and other sites requiring enhanced capabilities for controlling and extinguishing incipient fires.
In accordance with relevant standards, fire hose reels or lightweight fire hoses must be installed in densely populated public buildings, buildings exceeding 100 meters in height, and commercial service outlets with a floor area greater than 200 square meters. Facilities for the care of the elderly must be equipped with fire hose reels directly connected to the indoor water supply system, with a maximum spacing of 30.0 meters between units.
The primary differences between fire hose reels and indoor fire hydrants lie in their lower flow rates and simpler operation; they are designed to address issues associated with traditional indoor hydrants-such as excessive water pressure and difficulty of use for the average person-thereby enabling non-professionals to perform self-rescue during the early stages of a fire. In contrast, fire hydrants are primarily intended for use by professional firefighters.