The number of flexible hoses, in piping systems is to be kept to minimum and is to be limited for the purpose stated in 4-6-2/5.7.2.
Where flexible hoses are intended to be used in piping systems conveying flammable fluids that are in close proximity of heated surfaces the risk of ignition due to failure of the hose assembly and subsequent release of fluids is to be mitigated as far as practicable by the use of screens or other similar protection.
Flexible hoses are to be installed in clearly visible and readily accessible locations.
The installation of flexible hose assemblies is to be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and use limitations with particular attention to the following