GB7956.21-2025
Fire fighting vehicles—Part 21：Equipment storage fire fighting vehicle
消防车 第21部分：器材消防车
GB 7956.21-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Fire fighting vehicles—Part 21：Equipment storage 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 equipment storage fire fighting vehicles (器材消防车). It is intended to be used in conjunction with GB 7956.1, which covers the general technical conditions for all fire fighting vehicles. Manufacturers producing specialized fire trucks equipped with module-handling systems for transporting firefighting equipment must comply with this standard.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive technical requirements for equipment storage fire fighting vehicles, focusing heavily on the reliability and safety of self-loading and unloading mechanisms. It mandates strict performance criteria for arm-hook type, crane boom type, and outrigger type self-loading devices, requiring them to operate smoothly without jamming, oil leakage, or structural deformation after continuous cycling tests. These loading devices must securely lock the module boxes in place to prevent any sliding during vehicle driving and braking. Furthermore, the standard outlines requirements for operational instructions and safety markings. Vehicles must have durable equipment nameplates, detailed inventory tags on storage compartments, and clear operational labels for all buttons and switches. Warning signs must be prominently placed at high-temperature, high-pressure, and high-speed rotating hazard zones to effectively alert firefighters. Additional specifications cover auxiliary systems, including lighting systems, winches, and tail lifts. For instance, the winch must meet a minimum rated pulling force, and the tail lift must feature an emergency stop function and mechanical locking devices to prevent accidental platform descent. The standard also details the necessary accompanying documents, specialized tools, and spare parts (like hydraulic seals and fuses) that must be delivered with the vehicle.
Testing methods
The standard outlines rigorous testing procedures to validate compliance. Key tests include continuous cycling tests for self-loading devices (ranging from 50 to 100 cycles depending on the mechanism type) to check for mechanical failure or equipment loosening. It also specifies an illuminance test for lighting systems, measuring light intensity at specific distances and angles. Additionally, it mandates visual inspections for labeling, verification of safety lock mechanisms on tail lifts, and a thorough review of delivered documentation and spare parts.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 7956.21-2025?
It applies specifically to the design, manufacturing, and inspection of equipment storage fire fighting vehicles (器材消防车). It must be used in conjunction with GB 7956.1, which covers the general technical conditions for all fire fighting vehicles.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 7956.21?
This is a newly released standard (published in December 2025, effective January 2027) that specifically establishes dedicated technical requirements for equipment storage vehicles, detailing performance criteria for various self-loading devices and auxiliary systems not previously isolated under a specific part of the GB 7956 series.
How does GB 7956.21-2025 differ from international ISO standards?
While it forms part of the broader Chinese fire fighting vehicle standard framework, it directly references GB 7956.14-2015 (for rescue vehicles) and QC/T 699 (for tail lifts) to align specific component performances. Manufacturers must ensure compliance with these referenced Chinese standards rather than assuming direct ISO equivalence.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 7956.21-2025. To ensure complete compliance for your equipment storage fire fighting vehicles entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 7956.21-2025 today to access all detailed parameters, testing procedures, and compliance tables.
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