NFPA 1964 November 2002 ROP Copyright, 2002 NFPA

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1 NFPA 1964 (Log #CP1) (1-1) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise 1-1 to read as follows: This standard covers the requirements for new adjustable-pattern spray nozzles intended for general fire fighting use, for marine and off-shore platform fire fighting use, or for use with fire hoses affixed to standpipe systems. SUBSTANTIATION: This revised scope statement deletes the reference to portable as the standard is being changed to cover master stream as well as handline nozzles and all master stream nozzles may not be thought of as portable. The term general fire department use is being changed to general fire fighting use as not all users of these nozzles may consider themselves members of a fire department and the term fire fighting is being added after off-shore platform for clarification. The second sentence is being deleted as it is more of an application statement than part of the scope of the document and a new section is being added on application (see new 1.3) (Log #CP2) (1-2) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise 1-2 to read as follows: The purpose of this standard shall be to provide minimum performance requirements for fire fighting spray nozzles to assure purchasers or authorities having jurisdiction that nozzles that comply with this standard are suitable for fire suppression use. SUBSTANTIATION: The words and reliability have been deleted as the standard can cover required performance but reliability is a use and maintenance issue which is not covered by the standard. Also, the words fire fighting are being added before spray nozzles for clarification. (Log #CP3) (1-3 (New) ) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Add a new application paragraph to read as follows: 1.3 Application. These requirements shall apply to: (1) Manually operated basic spray, constant gallonage, and constant pressure spray nozzles whether designed as handline nozzles or master stream nozzles. (2) Nozzles that have a rated discharge of 7570 L/min (2000 gpm) or less. (3) Nozzles for use on Class A and Class B fires SUBSTANTIATION: The current second sentence of 1-1 is more of an application statement than part of the scope of the document so the text is being moved to become a new application statement. In addition the size of the nozzles covered has been increased as the new document will cover master stream nozzles as well as handline nozzles. (Log #CP6) (1-3 Full-time swivel) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Add a definition of full-time swivel to read as follows: A connection that allows one side of the connection to swivel or rotate in relation to the other side after the connection has been tightened together. SUBSTANTIATION: The term full-time swivel is used in the document and the addition of a definition will aid the user in understanding what it is. (Log #CP7) (1-3 Handline nozzle) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Add a definition of handline nozzle to read as follows: A nozzle with a rated discharge of less than 1325 L/min (350 gpm). Add appendix material to read as follows: Handline nozzles are normally used on hose lines that can be advanced and maneuvered by fire fighting personnel while the nozzles are flowing water. 446 SUBSTANTIATION: The standard is going to cover both handline nozzles and master stream nozzles and the user needs to understanding what the difference is. (Log #CP9) (1-3 Lined fire hose) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Delete the definition of Lined fire hose SUBSTANTIATION: The term is not used in the document. (Log #CP8) (1-3 Master-stream nozzle) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Add a definition of master-stream nozzle to read as follows: A nozzle with a rated discharge of 1325 L/min (350 gpm) or greater. Add appendix material to read as follows: Master stream nozzles are normally used with a monitor that can be supplied by either hose lines or fixed piping. SUBSTANTIATION: The standard is going to cover both handline nozzles and master stream nozzles and the user needs to understanding what the difference is. (Log #CP10) (1-3 Maximum rated pressure) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Add a definition of maximum rated pressure to read as follows: The maximum pressure at which the manufacturer determines it is safe to operate the nozzle. SUBSTANTIATION: The term maximum rated pressure is used in the document and the addition of a definition will aid the user in understanding what it is. (Log #CP12) (1-3 Nozzle pressure) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise the definition of nozzle pressure to read as follows: The normal pressure measured at the inlet of the nozzle. Move the current second and third sentences to the appendix. SUBSTANTIATION: The definition was not technically correct for spray nozzles as there is no way of measuring velocity pressure at the discharge of a spray nozzle. The current second sentence is not part of the definition but is explanatory information that belongs in the appendix. (Log #CP11) (1-3 Normal pressure) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Add a definition of normal pressure to read as follows: Pressure created by forces acting perpendicular to the pipe wall at the point where a pressure tap is made. Add an appendix item to the definition to read as follows: Normal pressure is measured with a ring gauge or piezometer ring attached to the base of a nozzle. SUBSTANTIATION: The term normal pressure is used in the document and the addition of a definition will aid the user in understanding what it is. (Log #CP13) (1-3 Spray nozzle) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise the definition of spray nozzle to read as follows: An appliance intended for connection to a hose line or monitor to discharge water in either a spray pattern or a straight stream pattern as selected by the operator.

2 SUBSTANTIATION: The existing definition is not a definition of the term. (Log #CP14) (1-3 Standpipe system) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise the definition of standpipe system to read as follows: An arrangement of piping, valves, hose connections, and allied equipment installed in a building or structure such that, when supplied with adequate water, allows attached hose lines to be used to extinguish a fire. SUBSTANTIATION: The revised wording is a more concise definition. (Log #CP5) (1-4) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Show the metric units first with the inch-pound units secondary throughout the document but add wording to Section 1-4 (renumbered as Section 1.5 in the draft) that reads as follows: In this standard, values for measurement in metric are followed by an equivalent value in inch-pound units. Either set of values can be used but the same set of values (either metric or inch-pound units) shall be used throughout. SUBSTANTIATION: The user needs to understand that they cannot mix metric units and inch-pound units but must choose one set of units and use them consistently. (Log #CP4) (1-4 (New) ) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Add an equivalency statement to read as follows: Equivalency. Nothing in this standard is intended to prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durability, and safety in place of those prescribed by this standard, provided technical documentation is submitted to the authority having jurisdiction to demonstrate equivalency and the system, method, or device is approved for the intended purpose. SUBSTANTIATION: The equivalency statement being added is standard in many NFPA Codes and standards and recognizes that the authority having jurisdiction can allow the use of other materials and technologies as long as they have been demonstrated to be equivalent and the system, method, or device is approved for the intended purpose. (Log #CP15) (2-1.1) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Delete the first occurrence of the word discharge from the first sentence of and delete the second sentence. Add a definition of rated discharge to read as follows: The rate(s) at which a nozzle is designed to flow water when operated at its rated pressure. Change the first occurrence of the word discharge to flow in and SUBSTANTIATION: The term discussed in the first sentence is nozzle rating and it involves both its rated discharge and rated pressure. The word discharge is superfluous and misleading. The requirements in the second sentence of are covered in 2-1.2, 2-1.3, and (renumbered as 4.1.2, and in the draft). Constant pressure nozzles do not have a specific rated discharge. The word discharge is being changed to flow in and to avoid confusion with the term rated discharge in the sentences. (Log #CP16) (2-2.2) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read as follows (renumbered as in the draft): The straight stream pattern setting shall provide a cohesive jet capable of delivering 90 percent of the rated discharge within a circle 305 mm ( in.) in diameter at a distance of 3 m (10 ft) from the nozzle if the nozzle s rated discharge is less than 1325 L/min (350 gpm) and within a circle 381 mm (15 in.) in diameter at a distance of 3 m (10 ft) from the nozzle if the nozzle s rated discharge is 1325 L/min (350 gpm) or greater. SUBSTANTIATION: Additional wording is being added to provide requirements for master stream nozzles where, because of flow rates, a larger circle needs to be allowed. (Log #CP17) (2-3.7) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read as follows (renumbered as in the draft): All controls for nozzle functions, such as pattern selection, flush, discharge adjustments, and shutoff, shall operate with a force not greater than a 25 percent over the maximum allowed at 6.9 bar (100 pi) after the entire nozzle has been subjected to a pressure of 20.7 bar (300 pi) or one and one-half times the maximum rated pressure, whichever is higher for three minutes. SUBSTANTIATION: The paragraph has been rewritten for clarification and the time that the test pressure must be maintained has been added. (Log #CP18) (2-6) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise 2-6 to read as follows (renumbered as 4.6 in the draft): 2-6 Leakage. Nozzles equipped with a shutoff shall be pressurized to 55.2 bar (800 psi) or 1 1/2 times the rated pressure, whichever is higher, after all air has been bled from the nozzle and the shutoff has been closed The pressure shall be held for 3 minutes and the leakage, if any, shall be measured The maximum leakage allowed through the discharge orifice shall be 12 drops per minute (1/2 ml/min) There shall be no leakage through any part of the nozzle other than the discharge orifice. Delete current paragraph SUBSTANTIATION: Current paragraph is being rewritten to emphasize bleeding the air from the nozzle as air in the system is a potential safety issue. Also a time is being added to standardize the test. Paragraph is being deleted as the intent of this section is to measure leakage through the nozzle which current does. If it does not leak excessively at the higher pressure, it should not leak at the much lower pressure called for in (renumbered as in the draft). (Log #CP19) (2-8 and 4-8 (New) ) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Add a new section 2-8 to read as follows (numbered as 4.8 in the draft): 2-8 Rough Handling for Master Stream Nozzles Master stream nozzles shall be capable of continued operation after being subjected to the rough handling tests in Section The nozzle shall not deform or break beyond the point where it affects the operational use of the nozzle as defined in the requirements of this standard All functions such as pattern selection, flush, discharge adjustment, and shutoff shall operate properly as described in Section 4.3. The operating force shall not increase more than 10 percent from that determined before the test. Revise the title of 2-7 (numbered as 4.7 in the draft) to read Rough Handling for Handline Nozzles Add a new section 4-8 to read as follows (numbered as 6.8 in the draft): 4-8 Rough Handling Test for Master-stream Nozzles A plug shall be attached to the nozzle s threaded connection to protect the threads If the nozzle weighs less than 4.54 kg (10 lb), the nozzle shall be dropped four times from a height of 2 m (6 ft) onto a concrete surface so that it impacts directly or squarely once on its discharge end, at least once on each of two sides, and once on the plugged end If the nozzle weighs 4.54 kg (10 lb) or more, the nozzle shall be dropped four times from a height of 1 m (3 ft) onto a concrete surface so that it impacts directly or squarely once on its discharge end, at least once on each of two sides, and once on the plugged end. Revise the title of section 4-7 to read as follows (numbered as section 6.7 in the draft):

3 Rough Handling Tests for Handline Nozzles. SUBSTANTIATION: With the expansion of the document to cover master stream nozzles as well as handline nozzles, a separate section is need to address the rough handling of these nozzles recognizing they are not subject to the same handling and use as handline nozzles. It is not expected that larger nozzles weighing 4.54 kg (10 lb) or more will be handled very often as they often stay attached to a fixed monitor. The testing of these nozzles at 1 m (3 ft) is consistent with proposed NFPA 1965 for testing hose connected appliances. (Log #CP20) (2-9.2 (New) ) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Add a new paragraph after to read as follows (numbered as in the revised draft): All markings of pressure or flow shall be permitted to be in either metric or inch pound units. SUBSTANTIATION: While metric units have been listed first in the standard, many nozzles will still be manufactured using inch-pound units and the user should have the opportunity to have the nozzle marked in the units they are most familiar with. (Log #CP21) (2-10) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise 2-10 to read as follows (renumbered as 4.11 in the draft): Handline Nozzles for Use in Marine and Offshore Platform Applications. Handline spray nozzles intended for fire fighting use by personnel aboard ships, offshore platforms, and other marine applications shall meet the requirements of this section. SUBSTANTIATION: The paragraph is being changed to limit the requirements to handline nozzles. (Log #CP22) (3-4) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Delete the words function properly and to in the first sentence of Section 3-4 (renumbered as in the draft) so the sentence reads as follows: All functions such as pattern selection, flush, discharge adjustments, and shutoff shall continue to meet the requirements of Section 2-3 after the nozzle has been subjected to a salt spray test in accordance with Section 4-8. SUBSTANTIATION: The words function properly do not define a measurable situation. The intent of the committee is stated without the ambiguous wording. (Log #CP23) ( ) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Delete paragraph SUBSTANTIATION: The performance of the nozzle is required to be certified by either a testing laboratory or the manufacturer. The agency certifying the performance is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the test equipment and requiring calibration at certain intervals does not necessarily mean the instrument is within calibration at the time it is used. (Log #CP24) (4-3.3) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise to read as follows (renumbered as in the draft): Full-Time Swivel Nozzles equipped with a full-time swivel shall be tested while water is discharging at the rated pressure of the nozzle A length of twine or string, not to exceed 2.9 mm (3/32 in.) in diameter, shall be wrapped around the nozzle at the point where the nozzle normally would be held while rotating the pattern sleeve The pattern sleeve of the nozzle shall be rotated to the end of its 448 travel in the wide spray direction The force shall be applied tangentially with a dynamometer to determine the force required to rotate the nozzle and this force shall be recorded. SUBSTANTIATION: The revision ties the test pressure to the rated pressure of the nozzle which is not always 100 psi (6.9 bar) and standardizes the measurement process with that used elsewhere in the standard. (Log #CP25) (4-5.3) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Delete paragraph SUBSTANTIATION: The same nozzle is required to be used for the high temperature test and the low temperature test. The committee does not feel it is necessary to perform a rough handling test as part of each test. The rough handling test is still required after the nozzle is removed from the cooling chamber. (Log #CP28) (5-1) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Revise Section 5-1 to read as follows ( renumbered as Section 7.1 in the draft): 7.1* Certification. Performance of the nozzle to the requirements of this standard shall be certified by a testing laboratory or by the manufacturer. SUBSTANTIATION: The wording is being changed to reflect that it is the performance of the nozzle that is being certified, not just the rating. Also the wording if suitable test facilities are available is being dropped as meaningless text. The word suitable is not measurable and the manufacturer could not perform the tests if they did not have test facilities. (Log #CP26) (5-2) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Change Section 5-2 to read as follows (renumbered as 7.2 in the draft): 5-2 Sample Selection A minimum of one nozzle shall pass each required test * Multiple nozzles shall be permitted to be used during the testing process The same nozzle that is initially used to evaluate the requirements of section 4.3 shall be used for the rough handling evaluation (see Sections 4.7 and 4.8) The same nozzle that is used to test the high-temperature exposure (see Section 5.2) shall be used to test the low-temperature exposure (See Section 5.3) with the high temperature exposure evaluation done first Any nozzle or nozzle components that have been subjected to the destructive tests to prove compliance with the requirements of this standard shall be considered unsuitable for in-service use. SUBSTANTIATION: The purpose of the test is to certify the nozzle design and therefore it is only necessary to test each requirement once. The revised wording will allow multiple nozzles to be used to expedite the testing. (Log #CP27) (5-3) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Delete section 5-3. SUBSTANTIATION: The performance of the nozzle is required to be certified by either a testing laboratory or the manufacturer. The agency certifying the performance is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the test equipment and requiring calibration at certain intervals does not necessarily mean the instrument is within calibration at the time it is used. (Log #CP29) (Entire Document) : Accept RECOMMENDATION: Completely revise NFPA 1964, Standard for

4 Spray Nozzles (Shutoff and Tip), 1998 edition as shown at the end of the report. SUBSTANTIATION: As part of the complete revision, the committee is restructuring the document to update it to the NFPA Manual of Style. This includes moving the list of referenced documents from chapter 6 to Chapter 2 and the definitions from Chapter 1 to Chapter 3. Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5 become Chapters 4, 5, 6 and 7 respectively. The metric values were updated as appropriate. The numbering has been changed to reflect the new method of numbering and the Appendixes renamed Annexes. The scope of the document is being expanded to cover not only handline nozzles but master stream nozzles as well. Individual committee proposals are included where text is being added or revised to accommodate this change. The entire document was reviewed and editorially updated to clean up ambiguous language and clarify the requirements ASTM D 395, Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property Compression Set, ASTM D 412, Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Rubbers and Thermoplastic Elastomers Tension, ASTM D 573, Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration in an Air Oven, ISO Publications. International Standards Organization, 1 rue de Varembé, Case Postale 56, CH-1211 Genève 20, Switzerland. ISO 9001, Quality Systems Model for quality assurance in design, development, production, installation, and servicing, ISO 9002, Quality Systems Model for quality assurance in production, installation, and servicing, NFPA 1964 Standard for Spray Nozzles (Shutoff and Tip) 2003 Edition NOTICE: An asterisk (*) following the number or letter designating a paragraph indicates that explanatory material on the paragraph can be found in Annex A. Information on referenced publications can be found in Chapter 2 and Annex B. Chapter 1 Administration 1.1* Scope. This standard covers the requirements for new adjustable-pattern spray nozzles intended for general fire-fighting use, for marine and offshore platform fire-fighting use, or for use with fire hoses affixed to standpipe systems. 1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this standard shall be to provide minimum performance requirements for fire-fighting spray nozzles to assure purchasers or authorities having jurisdiction that nozzles that comply with this standard are suitable for fire suppression use. 1.3 Application. These requirements shall apply to the following: (1) Manually operated basic spray, constant gallonage, and constant pressure spray nozzles whether designed as handline nozzles or master stream nozzles (2) Nozzles that have a rated discharge of 7570 L/min (2000 gpm) or less (3) Nozzles for use on Class A and Class B fires 1.4 Equivalency. Nothing in this standard shall prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or superior quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, durability, and safety over those prescribed by this standard. Technical documentation shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction to demonstrate equivalency. The system, method, or device shall be approved for the intended purpose by the authority having jurisdiction. 1.5* Units of Measurement. In this standard, values for measurement in metric are followed by an equivalent in inch-pound units. Either set of values can be used but the same set of values (either metric or inch-pound units) shall be used throughout. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this standard and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. 2.2 NFPA Publication. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA NFPA 1963, Standard for Fire Hose Connections, 1998 edition. 2.3 Other Publications ASTM Publications. American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA ASTM B 117, Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus, 449 Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. The definitions contained in this chapter shall apply to the terms used in this standard. Where terms are not included, common usage of the terms shall apply. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions * Approved. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction * Authority Having Jurisdiction. The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure Shall. Indicates a mandatory requirement Should. Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not required. 3.3 General Definitions * Basic Spray Nozzle. An adjustable-pattern spray nozzle in which the rated discharge is delivered at a designated nozzle pressure and nozzle setting * Constant Gallonage Spray Nozzle. An adjustable-pattern spray nozzle that discharges a constant discharge rate throughout the range of patterns from a straight stream to a wide spray at a designed nozzle pressure * Constant Pressure (Automatic) Spray Nozzle. An adjustable-pattern spray nozzle in which the pressure remains relatively constant through a range of discharge rates * Constant/Select Gallonage Spray Nozzle. A constant discharge rate spray nozzle with a feature that allows manual adjustment of the orifice to effect a predetermined discharge rate while the nozzle is flowing * Flush. A nozzle feature that allows the orifice to be opened so that small debris that could otherwise be trapped in the nozzle, causing pattern disruptions and discharge variation, can pass through Full-Time Swivel. A connection that allows one side of the connection to swivel or rotate in relation to the other side after the connection has been tightened together * Handline Nozzle. A nozzle with a rated discharge of less than 1325 L/min (350 gpm) Lever-Type Control. A control in which the handle operates along the axis of the nozzle * Master Stream Nozzle. A nozzle with a rated discharge of 1325 L/min (350 gpm) or greater Maximum Rated Pressure. The maximum pressure at which the manufacturer determines it is safe to operate the nozzle * Normal Pressure. Pressure created by forces acting perpendicular to the pipe wall at the point where a pressure tap is made * Nozzle Pressure. The normal pressure measured at the inlet of the nozzle Rated Discharge. The rate(s) at which a nozzle is designed to flow water when operated at its rated pressure Rated Pressure. The pressure at which a nozzle is designed to operate to produce a specified discharge Rotational-Type Control. A control that rotates in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the nozzle.

5 Spray Nozzle. An appliance intended for connection to a hose line or monitor to discharge water in either a spray pattern or a straight stream pattern as selected by the operator Standpipe System. An arrangement of piping, valves, hose connections, and allied equipment installed in a building or structure such that, when supplied with adequate water, allows attached hose lines to be used to extinguish a fire. Chapter 4 Operational Design Requirements 4.1 Discharge Performance * The nozzle rating shall be expressed as a rated discharge at a rated pressure [e.g., 225 L/min at 6.9 bar (60 gpm at 100 psi)] Basic spray nozzles shall flow no less than the rated discharge and no more than 10 percent over the rated discharge at the rated pressure when tested in accordance with Section Constant gallonage spray nozzles shall flow no less than the rated discharge at the rated pressure and no more than 10 percent over the rated discharge at the rated pressure when tested in accordance with Section Constant/select gallonage spray nozzles shall meet the requirements of at each predetermined discharge rate Constant pressure (automatic) spray nozzles shall maintain their rated pressure ±1 bar (±15 psi) throughout the rated discharge range when tested in accordance with Section Discharge Pattern Spray nozzles shall be capable of developing discharge patterns varying from straight stream to at least 100 degrees spray angle The straight stream pattern setting shall provide a cohesive jet capable of delivering 90 percent of the rated discharge within a circle 305 mm (12 in.) in diameter at a distance of 3 m (10 ft) from the nozzle if the nozzle s rated discharge is less than 1325 L/min (350 gpm) and within a circle 381 mm (15 in.) in diameter at a distance of 3 m (10 ft) from the nozzle if the nozzle s rated discharge is 1325 L/min (350 gpm) or greater * Spray pattern settings shall provide a full and uniform spray pattern. 4.3* Spray Nozzle Controls If the spray nozzle is designed to be used on a handline, the nozzle shall have a water discharge control capable of functions ranging from full discharge to complete shutoff of the nozzle discharge. This control device shall be permitted to be a permanently mounted valve or a break-apart shutoff butt assembly Nozzles equipped with a lever-operated shutoff handle shall be in the closed position when the handle is closest to the discharge end of the nozzle Nozzles equipped with a linear-acting pattern control lever or handle shall be in the straight stream position when the handle is closest to the discharge end of the nozzle Rotational controls shall traverse from a wide angle spray pattern to narrow spray, to straight stream, and to shutoff position on nozzles so equipped, in a clockwise manner when viewed from the rear of the nozzle Trigger-type lever controls shall be in the open position when squeezed and the closed position when released Lever-type controls shall require a force of no more than 71.2 N (16 lbf) and no less than 13.4 N (3 lbf) to open or close the shutoff or to adjust the stream pattern when tested in accordance with For rotational-type controls, the operational force required to change the pattern setting and change the discharge, as well as to just close (sans discharge), to fully close, to just open (leak), and to fully open the valve, shall not exceed 178 N (40 lbf) and shall not be less than 13.4 N (3 lbf) when tested in accordance with and * All controls for nozzle functions such as pattern selection, flush, discharge adjustments, and shutoff shall operate with a force not greater than 25 percent over the maximum allowed at 6.9 bar (100 psi) after the entire nozzle has been subjected to a pressure of 20.7 bar (300 psi) or one and onehalf times the maximum rated pressure, whichever is higher for 3 minutes Full-Time Swivel Nozzles equipped with a full-time swivel shall require a minimum force of 44.5 N (10 lbf) to rotate the nozzle when tested in accordance with Nozzles equipped with rotational pattern controls, as well as a fulltime swivel, shall have the force required to rotate the full-time swivel at least 4.5 N (1 lbf) greater than the force required to rotate the pattern control, as defined in * Threads. All spray nozzles, shutoffs, and tips shall be manufactured with National Hose (NH) thread conforming to NFPA 1963, Standard for Fire Hose Connections, unless otherwise designated by the authority having jurisdiction. 4.5 Flushing. All spray nozzles shall be designed to clear or flush the size of debris specified in Table 4.5 from the nozzle without shutting off the water to the hose. This shall be permitted to be accomplished either through the full open nozzle position or through a flush feature of the nozzle. Table 4.5 Size of Debris Nozzle Must Clear Rated Discharge Size of Steel Ball L/min gpm mm in. up to / /16 over 570 over / Nozzles shall be tested in accordance with Section 6.2 to verify compliance with Section Nozzles equipped with a flush feature shall have a separate control or detent, or require increased force to indicate to the fire fighter when the flush feature is being engaged. 4.6 Leakage. Nozzles equipped with a shutoff shall be pressurized to 55.2 bar (800 psi) or one and one-half times the rated pressure, whichever is higher, after all air has been bled from the nozzle and the shutoff has been closed The pressure shall be held for 3 minutes and the leakage, if any, shall be measured The maximum leakage allowed through the discharge orifice shall be 12 drops per minute (1/2 ml/min) Leakage through any part of the nozzle other than the discharge orifice shall not be permitted. 4.7 Rough-Handling Tests for Handline Nozzles Handline nozzles shall be capable of continued operation after being subjected to the rough-handling tests in Section The nozzle shall not deform or break beyond the point where it affects the operational use of the nozzle as defined in the requirements of this standard All nozzle functions such as pattern selection, flush, discharge adjustment, and shutoff shall operate as described in Section 4.3. The operating force shall not increase more than 10 percent from that determined before the test Following performance of the test in 4.7.3, samples shall again be subjected to the leakage test defined in Section 4.6. The leakage shall not increase by more than 10 percent from that determined before the test. 4.8 Rough-Handling Tests for Master Stream Nozzles Master stream nozzles shall be capable of continued operation after being subjected to the rough-handling tests in Section The nozzle shall not deform or break beyond the point where it affects the operational use of the nozzle as defined in the requirements of this standard All nozzle functions such as pattern selection, flush, discharge adjustment, and shutoff shall operate as described in Section 4.3. The operating force shall not increase more than 10 percent from that determined before the test. 4.9 Handholds, Handgrips, and Ladder Hooks Dual handholds, single handgrips, or ladder hooks provided on handline nozzles shall support a 1335-N (300-lbf) nozzle reaction force when tested in accordance with Section If more than one feature is provided on the same nozzle, each feature

6 shall be tested separately. NFPA 1964 November 2002 ROP Copyright, 2002 NFPA Test samples that distort or develop cracks or broken sections shall be considered as having failed to meet the test criteria Markings Each nozzle shall be permanently identified with the following information using figures and letters not less than 4.8 mm (3/16 in.) in height: (1) Name of manufacturer (2) Unique product or model designation (3) All other markings required by this standard All markings of pressure or flow shall be permitted to be in either metric or inch-pound units Each spray nozzle shall be marked with the rated pressure of the nozzle Each spray nozzle shall be marked with the flow rate at positions of straight stream and full spray Select gallonage nozzles shall be marked to indicate the flow rate at each setting Constant pressure (automatic) nozzles shall be marked with the minimum and maximum discharge Nozzles equipped with a flush feature shall indicate the flush operating position with the word FLUSH Adjustable-pattern nozzles shall be marked to indicate straight stream and spray pattern settings, or arrows shall indicate the direction of adjustments for straight stream or spray pattern Handline Nozzles for Use in Marine and Offshore Platform Applications. Handline spray nozzles intended for fire-fighting use by personnel aboard ships, offshore platforms, and other marine applications shall meet the requirements of this section The nozzle shall comply with all of the requirements of this standard The nozzle shall be of the constant gallonage during pattern change type and shall use a lever-type shutoff The nozzle shall be constructed of materials having inherent resistance to corrosion, or of materials that are coated, finished, or otherwise protected such that the material withstands unprotected outdoor exposure including the following: (1) Prolonged sunlight exposure (2) Continuous salt air exposure (3) Saltwater residue Nozzles shall be marked Flush with fresh water after each use Salt Spray Resistance Nozzles on Vessels on Saltwater Routes When nozzles are tested for corrosion resistance in accordance with Section 5.4 and Section 6.9, they shall be subject to 720 hours of exposure to the salt spray with the nozzle shutoff valve in the open position in order to allow salt spray infiltration Nozzles shall be permanently marked Marine Nozzles on Vessels with Routes Limited to Lakes and Other Bodies of Fresh Water. Nozzles shall be permanently marked Marine Fresh Water Only * Nozzle Rating Nozzle for 38 mm or 45 mm (1 1/2 in. or 1 3/4 in.) Hose Each marine nozzle for use with 38 mm or 45 mm (1 1/2 in. or 1 3/4 in.) hose shall be permanently marked with the rated pressure or pressure range The rated pressure shall be the minimum nozzle pressure necessary to separately accomplish all of the following: (1) The spray pattern shall be adequately developed to meet the performance of (2) The straight stream shall have a minimum effective reach of 17 m (55 ft). 451 (3) The nozzle shall be capable of flowing 340 L/min (90 gpm) at its rated pressure Nozzle for 65 mm (2 1/2 in.) Hose Each marine nozzle for use with 65 mm (2 1/2 in.) hose shall be permanently marked with the rated pressure or pressure range The rated pressure shall be the minimum nozzle pressure necessary to separately accomplish all of the following: (1) The spray pattern shall be adequately developed to meet the performance of (2) The straight stream shall have a minimum effective reach of 20 m (65 ft). (3) The nozzle shall be capable of flowing 852 L/min (225 gpm) at its rated pressure Marine nozzles shall be listed and marked to identify the listing organization Nozzles manufactured to comply with this standard under a process certified to ISO 9001, Quality Systems Model for quality assurance in design, development, production, installation, and servicing, or ISO 9002, Quality Systems Model for quality assurance in production, installation, and servicing, by a marine classification society or other organization acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction shall not be required to meet * Nozzles manufactured under a quality control program approved by the authority having jurisdiction shall not be required to meet Each nozzle shall be tested by the manufacturer for flow calibration, pattern, and leakage to ensure compliance with the manufacturer s specifications. 5.1* Hydrostatic Strength. Chapter 5 Construction Materials Nozzles shall be designed to withstand a hydrostatic pressure of 62 bar (900 psi) or three times the maximum rated pressure, whichever is higher The hydrostatic strength shall be confirmed by testing in accordance with Section High-Temperature Exposure The nozzle shall be capable of operation after storage in temperatures of 57 C (135 F) Test samples that develop cracks or broken sections, or that fail to meet the operational control requirements in Section 4.3 after being tested in accordance with Section 6.5, shall be considered as having failed to meet this requirement. 5.3 Low-Temperature Exposure The dry nozzle shall be capable of operation in temperatures as low as 32 C ( 25 F) Test samples that develop cracks or broken sections, or that fail to meet the operational control requirements in Section 4.3 after being tested in accordance with Section 6.6, shall be considered as having failed to meet this requirement. 5.4* Corrosion Exposure All functions such as pattern selection, flush, discharge adjustments, and shutoff shall continue to meet the requirements of Section 4.3 after the nozzle has been subjected to a salt spray test in accordance with Section The nozzle shall then be tested for any leakage in accordance with Section Ultraviolet Light and Water Exposure of Nonmetallic Nozzle Components Exposed nonmetallic parts on a nozzle shall not crack or craze when subjected to ultraviolet light and water If the nozzle has exposed nonmetallic parts, it shall be tested as described in Section At the conclusion of the test, the nozzle shall be inspected for cracking or crazing, the presence of which indicates failure of the test All functions such as pattern selection, flush, discharge adjustment,

7 and shutoff shall continue to meet the requirements in Section Aging Exposure of Nonmetallic Nozzle Components. NFPA 1964 November 2002 ROP Copyright, 2002 NFPA A nozzle with nonmetallic components, other than rubber gaskets where a nozzle connects to a hose line, shall be subjected to the air-oven aging test as described in Section The nozzle shall then meet the rough usage requirements in accordance with Section 4.7 for handline nozzles or Section 4.8 for master stream nozzles At the conclusion of this testing, the nozzle shall be inspected for cracking or crazing, the presence of which indicates failure of the test. 5.7 Stress Cracking. Nozzles or components made from copper alloys containing more than 15 percent zinc shall withstand exposure to a moist ammonia air mixture without developing stress cracks when tested in accordance with Section Rubber Sealing Materials A rubber material or synthetic elastomer used to form a seal shall have the properties described in through in the as-received condition * Silicone rubber shall have a tensile strength of not less than 3.4 MPa (500 psi) and at least 100 percent ultimate elongation, determined in accordance with Section Material other than silicone rubber shall have a tensile strength of not less than 10.3 MPa (1500 psi) and at least 200 percent ultimate elongation, determined in accordance with Section The rubber material or synthetic elastomer shall have a tensile set of not more than 19 percent, determined in accordance with The rubber material or synthetic elastomer shall have a compression set of not more than 15 percent, determined in accordance with Section The rubber material or synthetic elastomer shall have not less than 80 percent of the as-received tensile strength and not less than 50 percent of the as-received ultimate elongation after it has been through the accelerated aging test in accordance with Section Discharge Test Test Equipment. Chapter 6 Test Methods Pressure gauges connected to a piezometer ring shall be used to measure the water pressure at the nozzle inlet When testing nozzles equipped with a 38-mm (1 1/2-in.) connection at a discharge rate of 946 L/min (250 gpm) and higher, the pressure gauge shall be mounted on a 65-mm (2 1/2-in.) waterway A tapered adaptor shall be used between the 65 mm (2 1/2-in.) waterway and the 38 mm (1 1/2-in.) inlet to the nozzle The maximum included angle of the adaptor shall be 30 degrees Test Procedure The nozzle shall be mounted such that the discharge rate through the nozzle and pressure at the inlet to the nozzle can be measured With the shutoff fully open, the inlet pressure shall be adjusted to the rated pressure, ±2 percent Basic spray nozzles shall be tested and discharge measurement taken in both straight stream and wide angle spray pattern settings after the nozzle pressure has been adjusted as specified in for each of the pattern settings Constant gallonage spray nozzles shall be tested and the discharge shall be monitored through the full range of pattern selection Constant/select gallonage spray nozzles shall be tested at each discrete discharge selection The nozzle pressure shall be adjusted as specified in for each discrete discharge selection The discharge shall be monitored through the entire range of pattern selection Constant pressure (automatic) spray nozzles shall be tested on the same equipment specified in The discharge shall be increased to the minimum rated discharge and the pressure at this discharge shall be recorded The discharge and nozzle pressure shall be monitored through the entire range of pattern selection from straight stream to wide-angle spray and any deviation greater than 2 percent in discharge or pressure shall be recorded The discharge rate shall continue to be slowly increased to the maximum rated discharge and the minimum and maximum pressures throughout the discharge range shall be recorded At the maximum discharge rate, the discharge and the pressure shall be monitored through the entire range of pattern selection from straight stream to wide-angle spray and any deviation greater than 2 percent in discharge or pressure shall be recorded. 6.2 Flush Test Nozzles shall be held in the vertical position, discharge end down, with the nozzle in either the fully open or flush position The appropriate size steel ball shall pass through the nozzle without changes in the control position. (A) For nozzles with discharge rates up to 230 L/min (60 gpm), a 3.18-mm (1/8-in.) steel ball shall be used. (B) For nozzles with discharge rates of 230 L/min to 570 L/min (60 gpm to 150 gpm), a 4.76-mm (3/16-in.) steel ball shall be used. (C) For nozzles with discharge rates greater than 570 L/min (150 gpm), a 6.35-mm (1/4-in.) steel ball shall be used. 6.3 Control Tests Lever-Type Controls The nozzle shall be mounted in the closed position with an inlet pressure of 6.9 bar (100 psi) A dynamometer, which records the maximum force reading, shall be attached to the lever or handle where it is designed to be held during operation The shutoff or pattern selection lever or handle shall be moved from the fully closed to fully open position for the full range of pattern adjustment and the maximum force recorded The inlet pressure shall be adjusted to 6.9 bar (100 psi) while in the full discharge position The dynamometer shall be used to measure the maximum force to move the lever through the full range of positions The maximum force required in both directions shall be recorded The nozzle shall be mounted without any pressure applied to it and the controlling lever shall be placed in the closed or full forward position The dynamometer shall be used to measure the force to move the lever from the full forward position The force required to move the lever shall be recorded Rotational Pattern Control Nozzles equipped with rotational pattern control shall be mounted on a rigid device, and the force required to rotate the pattern sleeve shall be measured while water is discharging at 6.9 bar (100 psi) A length of twine or string, not to exceed 2.9 mm (3/32 in.) in diameter, shall be wrapped around the nozzle at the point where the nozzle normally would be held while rotating the pattern sleeve The string shall be of sufficient length to wrap around the nozzle at least six times The first two turns shall overlap the starting end of the string, and the balance of the turns shall not overlap any other turn A force gauge, which records the maximum force reading, shall be attached to a loop in the free end of the string The pattern sleeve shall be rotated by pulling the force gauge perpendicular to the center axis of the nozzle such that, as the pattern sleeve rotates, the string will unwind so that the force always remains tangential to the pattern sleeve The pattern sleeve shall be rotated from the straight stream position to the wide spray position, and vice versa. If the nozzle is equipped with detents for the pattern settings, this test shall commence with the pattern sleeve

8 in the straight stream and wide spray detent Full-Time Swivel. NFPA 1964 November 2002 ROP Copyright, 2002 NFPA Nozzles equipped with a full-time swivel shall be tested while water is discharging at the rated pressure of the nozzle A length of twine or string, not to exceed 2.9 mm (3/32 in.) in diameter, shall be wrapped around the nozzle at the point where the nozzle normally would be held while rotating the pattern sleeve The pattern sleeve of the nozzle shall be rotated to the end of its travel in the wide spray direction The force shall be applied tangentially with a dynamometer to determine the force required to rotate the nozzle and this force shall be recorded Twist Shutoff A nozzle with a twist shutoff shall be mounted on a device equipped with a relief valve, or other means, to maintain 6.9 bar (100 psi) in both the closed position and the fully open position while flowing the rated discharge The test shall start with the nozzle in the closed position The force gauge shall be used to twist the shutoff to the fully open position, following the method outlined in through The windings on the pattern sleeve shall be reversed, and the force gauge used as described in to rotate the shutoff from the fully open to the fully closed position In the fully closed position, any leakage shall be measured. 6.4 Hydrostatic Test The nozzle shall be mounted in a closed position on a device capable of exerting a hydrostatic pressure of 62 bar (900 psi) or three times the maximum rated pressure, whichever is higher All air shall be bled out of the system The pressure shall be increased by 3.5 bar (50 psi) increments and held for 30 seconds at each pressure up to the maximum pressure for which the nozzle is being tested This maximum pressure shall be held for 1 minute without rupture of the nozzle Leakage shall not be permitted through any part of the nozzle other than the discharge orifice Increase in leakage through the nozzle orifice shall be permitted beyond that allowed in Section High-Temperature Tests The nozzle shall be conditioned to 57 C (135 F) for 24 hours prior to the test Immediately after being removed from the heating chamber, the nozzle shall be tested for proper function of all adjustments and controls. Binding of any function, such as pattern selection, flush, discharge adjustment, or shutoff, shall not be permitted. 6.6 Low-Temperature Tests A dry nozzle shall be conditioned to 32 C ( 25 F) for 24 hours prior to the test Immediately after being removed from the cooling chamber, the nozzle shall be tested for proper function of all adjustments and controls. Binding of any function, such as pattern selection, flush, discharge adjustment, or shutoff, shall not be permitted Within 3 minutes after being removed from the cooling chamber, the nozzle shall be subjected to the rough-handling tests identified in Section 6.7 for handline nozzles or Section 6.8 for master stream nozzles. 6.7 Rough-Handling Tests for Handline Nozzles. Each nozzle shall be subject to the three tests in through Test One The nozzle shall be attached to a length of hose at least 3 m (10 ft) long With the hose uncharged, the nozzle shall be dropped from a height of 2 m (6 ft) onto a concrete surface so that it impacts directly or squarely on the discharge end Test Two The nozzle shall be attached to a length of hose at least 3 m (10 ft) long With the hose uncharged, the nozzle shall be dropped twice from a height of 2 m (6 ft) onto a concrete surface so that the points of impact are on two different sides of the nozzle For nozzles equipped with a shutoff handle or lever, one of the points of impact shall be directly on that handle or lever while in the closed position For nozzles equipped with a handhold, handgrip, or ladder hook, one of the points of impact shall be on the handhold, handgrip, or ladder hook Test Three The nozzle shall be attached to a length of hose at least 3 m (10 ft) long With the nozzle shut off and the hose line charged with water to a pressure of 6.9 bar (100 psi), the nozzle shall be dropped twice from a height of 2 m (6 ft) onto a concrete surface so that the points of impact are on two different sides of the nozzle For nozzles equipped with a shutoff handle or lever, one of the points of impact shall be directly on that handle or lever while in the closed position For nozzles equipped with a handhold, handgrip, or ladder hook, one of the points of impact shall be on the handhold, handgrip, or ladder hook. 6.8 Rough-Handling Test for Master Stream Nozzles A plug shall be attached to the nozzle s threaded connection to protect the threads If the nozzle weight less than 4.54 kg (10 lb), the nozzle shall be dropped four times from a height of 2 m (6 ft) onto a concrete surface so that it impacts directly or squarely once on its discharge end, at least once on each of two sides, and once on the plugged end If the nozzle weight 4.54 kg (10 lb) or more, the nozzle shall be dropped four times from a height of 1 m (3 ft) onto a concrete surface so that it impacts directly or squarely once on its discharge end, at least once on each of two sides, and once on the plugged end. 6.9 Salt Spray Test. Test samples shall be supported vertically and exposed to salt spray (fog) for 120 hours, following the procedures specified by ASTM B 117, Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus Ultraviolet Light and Water Test Sample nozzles shall be exposed to ultraviolet light and water for 720 hours They shall be inspected for cracking and crazing after 360 hours If no cracking or crazing is apparent, the exposure shall continue for the full 720 hours Ultraviolet light shall be obtained from two stationary enclosed carbon-arc lamps The arc of each lamp shall be formed between two vertical carbon electrodes, 12.7 mm (1/2 in.) in diameter, located at the center of a revolvable vertical metal cylinder 787 mm (31 in.) in diameter and 451 mm (17 3/4 in.) in height Each arc shall be enclosed with a number PX clear Pyrex glass globe The samples shall be mounted vertically on the inside of the revolvable cylinder, arcing the lamps, and the cylinder shall revolve continuously around the stationary lamps at 1 rpm A system of nozzles shall be provided so that each sample in turn is sprayed with water as the cylinder revolves During each operating cycle, each sample shall be exposed to the light and water spray for 3 minutes and to only light for 17 minutes (total 20 minutes) The air temperature within the revolving cylinder of the apparatus during operations shall be 63 C ± 5 C (145 F ± 9 F) Air-Oven Aging Tests. Samples of the nozzles shall be subjected to air-oven aging for 180 days at 70 C (158 F) and then allowed to cool at least 24 hours in air at 23 C (74 F) at 50 percent relative humidity Handholds, Handgrips, and Ladder Hooks. The sample nozzle shall