Which item must be annotated on the hose record?

• A. Hose color
• B. Hose diameter
• C. Date hose was last tested
• D. Date hose was tested

Answer: (D)

Documenting the date of the most recent hydrostatic test on each hose is essential. This date shows that the hose has been inspected and tested within the required interval, confirming it’s safe to use. It also helps determine when the next test is due, keeping maintenance on schedule and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Hose color and diameter are useful descriptive details, but they don’t address safety turnover or testing compliance in the same way. The key purpose of the hose record is to prove the hose has been tested and is currently within the acceptable testing window, which is why the test date is the item that must be annotated.