GB6246-2026
Fire hose
消防水带
GB 6246-2026 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Fire hose. It appears in the Environment compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Mar 1, 2027.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to fire hoses used in scenarios such as fire extinguishing and rescue, fixed facilities, and water supply and drainage. It covers Type I, Type II, and Type III fire hoses. It is mandatory for manufacturers producing fire hoses for the Chinese market. Hoses for municipal, garden, agricultural, and marine applications may refer to this standard.
Technical requirements
GB 6246-2026 specifies the model designations, basic parameters, and comprehensive performance requirements for fire hoses. Key technical requirements include design working pressure, burst pressure, and dimensional tolerances for inner diameter and length. The standard also mandates specific limits for unit length mass, elongation rate, and expansion rate under hydraulic pressure. Furthermore, it outlines critical performance criteria such as adhesion strength, abrasion resistance, low-temperature resistance, and thermal resistance (both conductive and radiant). Manufacturers must ensure compliance with all specified physical and mechanical properties to guarantee product safety. Additional requirements cover the optical performance of reflective strips and the connection performance between the hose and fire fittings, referencing GB 12514.
Testing methods
The standard details rigorous testing procedures to verify compliance. Key tests include the pressure resistance test to determine burst pressure, the adhesion strength test following GB/T 12833-2006, and the abrasion resistance test using specific friction machines. Environmental durability is assessed through low-temperature exposure, thermal aging, and UV light exposure tests. Engineers must follow these standardized testing methods to validate product performance accurately.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 6246-2026?
GB 6246-2026 regulates fire hoses used in fire rescue, fixed facilities, and water supply/drainage, categorized into Type I, Type II, and Type III based on their application and diameter.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 6246?
Yes, GB 6246-2026 replaces GB 6246-2011. Major updates include the addition of terms and definitions, new requirements for reflective strips, folding resistance, alternating pressure resistance, and thermal/UV resistance.
Does GB 6246-2026 reference other standards?
Yes, it references GB 12514 for fire coupling technical conditions and GB/T 12833-2006 for the analysis of multi-peak curves in the determination of tear strength and adhesion strength.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 6246-2026. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 6246-2026 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- C84
- ICS
- 13.220.10
- Competent department
- National Fire and Rescue Administration
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Fire Protection of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 6246-2011 (Current)