GB7956.20-2026
Fire fighting vehicles—Part 20：Special chassis fire fighting vehicle
消防车 第20部分：特种底盘消防车
GB 7956.20-2026 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Fire fighting vehicles—Part 20：Special chassis fire fighting vehicle. It appears in the Auto compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Aug 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 inspection of four categories of special chassis fire fighting vehicles: tunnel fire fighting vehicles, tracked fire fighting vehicles, rail fire fighting vehicles, and amphibious fire fighting vehicles. It is intended to be used in conjunction with GB 7956.1 for general technical conditions. It does not apply to standard road-only fire trucks covered by other parts of the GB 7956 series.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive technical requirements for the whole vehicle, chassis, and driver's cab. For tunnel fire fighting vehicles, it mandates features like bidirectional driving or in-situ steering, specific signal lighting, and continuous operation capabilities for fire pumps. Tracked vehicles must meet stringent reliability and off-road performance metrics, including specific obstacle clearance and steering capabilities. For rail fire fighting vehicles, the standard outlines requirements for rail wheel lifting mechanisms, braking distances on tracks, and specific operational limits for firefighting devices while on rails. Amphibious fire fighting vehicles must meet dual-environment requirements, including buoyancy reserve, water ingress/egress angles, and anti-corrosion material specifications for water-contact components. All vehicle types must comply with specific fuel capacity requirements to ensure continuous operation of firefighting equipment after traveling a certain distance. Additionally, the standard details requirements for firefighting-specific devices such as fire pumps, monitors, self-protection systems, and hydraulic systems, referencing other parts of the GB 7956 series like GB 7956.2-2014 and GB 7956.3-2014. It also mandates the provision of necessary on-board documents, tools, and spare parts.
Testing methods
Testing methods include reliability tests on paved roads, enhanced bad roads, and specific environments like rail tracks or water. Key tests cover maximum speed, braking distance, obstacle clearance, and steering capabilities. For amphibious vehicles, tests evaluate buoyancy, static trim angles, turning diameter in water, and wave resistance. The standard also references methods from GB/T 12539 for steep hill climbing and GB/T 4208-2017 for ingress protection (IP) ratings of instruments.
FAQs
What types of vehicles are covered under GB 7956.20-2026?
This standard covers four types of special chassis fire fighting vehicles: tunnel fire fighting vehicles, tracked fire fighting vehicles, rail fire fighting vehicles, and amphibious fire fighting vehicles.
Does GB 7956.20-2026 replace GB 7956.1?
No, GB 7956.20-2026 is intended to be used in conjunction with GB 7956.1, which provides the general technical conditions for all fire fighting vehicles.
Are there specific requirements for amphibious fire fighting vehicles in this standard?
Yes, the standard specifies requirements for buoyancy reserve, water ingress and egress angles, minimum turning diameter in water, and the use of anti-corrosion materials for components exposed to water.
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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