GB7956.13-2025
Fire fighting vehicle—Part 13: Command and communication fire fighting vehicle
消防车 第13部分：通信指挥消防车
GB 7956.13-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Fire fighting vehicle—Part 13: Command and communication fire fighting vehicle. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 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 the design, manufacturing, and testing of command and communication fire fighting vehicles (also referred to as communication command vehicles). It covers various vehicle configurations, including those with expandable shelters and on-board conference rooms. It must be used in conjunction with GB 7956.1, which defines the general technical conditions for all fire fighting vehicles.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive technical requirements across several core subsystems. For the complete vehicle, it mandates safety measures such as lightning protection, grounding, and exhaust routing for generators. Exposed equipment and cables must meet a minimum protection rating of IP65. The standard also dictates specific configurations for communication equipment based on vehicle length, requiring essential devices like vehicle-mounted radios and satellite positioning terminals. For the on-board conference room, the standard sets requirements for structural safety, dust and smoke prevention at joints, and environmental control. The noise level inside the conference room must not exceed 72dB(A) when the generator is running at rated load. It also specifies minimum illumination levels and walking area heights. Regarding the power supply and control systems, the standard requires seamless switching between generator and mains power. It mandates that UPS systems provide a minimum of 30 minutes of backup power exclusively for communication devices. Control cabinets must feature electrical safety protections, including leakage, short circuit, and overload protection, with a minimum protection rating of IP56. The reliability requirements ensure sustained operational capability. All electrical and communication equipment must operate normally after continuous operation for 12 hours. Additionally, expandable shelter bodies and stationary satellite antennas must successfully complete 50 consecutive deployment and retraction cycles without failure.
Testing methods
The standard outlines specific testing procedures to verify compliance. Key tests include measuring the RF transmit power and standing wave ratio of vehicle radios using a power meter, and timing the satellite communication link establishment. Environmental tests involve measuring noise levels inside the conference room during generator operation and verifying illumination with a lux meter. Electrical safety tests check insulation resistance using a megohmmeter and dielectric strength using a withstand voltage tester. Reliability is evaluated through continuous 12-hour operation tests and 50-cycle deployment tests for mechanical components.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 7956.13-2025?
This standard applies to the design, manufacturing, and testing of command and communication fire fighting vehicles. It covers various vehicle configurations, including those with expandable shelters and on-board conference rooms.
When will GB 7956.13-2025 be implemented, and is it a new standard?
It is a new standard published on December 2, 2025, and will be implemented on January 1, 2027. It specifically separates and details the technical requirements for command and communication fire fighting vehicles, which were previously governed alongside other vehicle types under the general fire fighting vehicle standards.
How does GB 7956.13-2025 relate to other fire fighting vehicle standards?
This standard must be used in conjunction with GB 7956.1 (General technical specifications for fire fighting vehicles). It provides the specific technical requirements for communication and command vehicles, while GB 7956.1 covers the general requirements applicable to all fire fighting vehicle types.
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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