GB7956.18-2025
Fire fighting vehicle—Part 18：Decontamination fire fighting vehicle
消防车 第18部分：洗消消防车
GB 7956.18-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Fire fighting vehicle—Part 18：Decontamination fire fighting vehicle. It appears in the Auto 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 specifically to the design, manufacturing, and inspection of decontamination fire fighting vehicles (洗消消防车). It is intended for specialized emergency response vehicles equipped for chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) decontamination operations. 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 outlines comprehensive technical specifications for both whole-vehicle performance and specialized decontamination equipment. For the complete vehicle, it mandates specific configurations such as fuel tank capacities, protective guards for high-temperature and high-pressure components, and corrosion-resistant materials for all decontamination fluid pathways. Manufacturers must ensure the vehicle's tank capacity meets the minimum regulatory threshold. For the core decontamination systems, the standard differentiates between fixed decontamination devices and mobile decontamination devices. It sets specific performance benchmarks for heating rates, maximum heating temperatures, and continuous operational reliability under sustained thermal loads. Both fixed and mobile systems must demonstrate stable operation during continuous decontamination cycles. Additionally, the standard specifies requirements for fixed decontamination chambers and mobile shelter chambers used for personnel decontamination. These include mandatory features such as hot water cleaning, heating and drying functions, lighting, and exhaust systems. The chambers must also feature strict temperature control limits to ensure personnel safety during operation. The standard also dictates requirements for control systems, mandating clear operational displays, emergency stop functions, and automatic shut-off mechanisms for low fluid levels or high temperatures. Furthermore, it requires comprehensive operational manuals, warning labels for hazardous areas, and the inclusion of necessary spare parts and specialized tools upon delivery.
Testing methods
The standard defines specific testing procedures to verify compliance with the technical requirements. Key evaluations include whole-vehicle inspections for protective devices and control system functionalities, as well as material verification for corrosion resistance. Performance testing involves measuring the heating rate and maximum temperature of decontamination fluids, assessing continuous operational reliability for fixed and mobile devices, and verifying flow rates under specific thermal conditions. Testing also includes dimensional checks of decontamination chambers and functional tests for waste liquid recovery systems.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 7956.18-2025?
It applies to the design, manufacturing, and inspection of decontamination fire fighting vehicles. It must be used in conjunction with GB 7956.1, which covers the general technical conditions for all fire fighting vehicles.
When does GB 7956.18-2025 become effective, and is it a new standard?
This is a newly released standard published on December 2, 2025, and will become mandatory on January 1, 2027. It specifically separates and establishes the dedicated technical requirements for decontamination vehicles.
How does GB 7956.18-2025 relate to other standards?
It references several essential Chinese standards, including GB 7956.1 for general requirements, GB 7956.3 for chassis and pipeline modifications, and XF 39 for transfer devices. For explosion-proof variants, it aligns with the GB/T 3836 and GB 25286 series.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 7956.18-2025. 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 7956.18-2025 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