scope:

This standard applies to basic spray, constant gallonage, constant/select gallonage, and constant pressure portable spray nozzles in nominal inlet sizes of 3/4" or larger for use with residential and industrial fire hose and fixed monitor assemblies for their intended application for use on combustible commodities, flammable liquid, and/or electrical fires. In cases where metric sized portable nozzles are to be examined for certification, test criteria comparable to the equivalent or nearest nominal inch size shall be used.

Nozzles certified by this standard are intended to be inspected, maintained, and used in accordance with the requirements in NFPA 1962, Standard for the Care, Use, Inspection, Service Testing, and Replacement of Fire Hose, Coupling, Nozzles, and Fire Hose Appliances.

This standard does not apply to underwriters playpipes.

Other types of portable nozzles may be certified if they meet the requirements and intent of this standard. Portable nozzles of unusual design may be subjected to special tests to determine their suitability.

Purpose

This standard states testing and certification requirements for portable adjustable-pattern water spray nozzles for use with residential and industrial fire hose and fixed monitor assemblies. Depending on their design and performance, these nozzles are suitable for use on fires in combustible commodities, flammable liquids and/or electrical equipment.

Testing and certification criteria may include, but are not limited to, performance requirements, marking requirements, examination of manufacturing facility(ies), audit of quality assurance procedures, and a surveillance program.