GB7956.8-2025
Fire fighting vehicle—Part 8：High-expansion foam fire fighting vehicle
消防车 第8部分：高倍泡沫消防车
GB 7956.8-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Fire fighting vehicle—Part 8：High-expansion foam 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 to various types of high-expansion foam fire fighting vehicles and fire fighting vehicles equipped with medium-expansion foam generators. It must be used in conjunction with GB 7956.1, which specifies the general technical conditions for fire fighting vehicles. This part specifically outlines the special requirements for the complete vehicle and dedicated devices of high-expansion foam fire fighting vehicles.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive technical requirements for high-expansion foam fire fighting vehicles. Marking requirements mandate that system operation diagrams, operating instructions, and warning signs must be clearly displayed at operation points and hazardous areas. For the fire hydraulic system, the standard details requirements for the foam proportioning system, including the use of corrosion-resistant materials, the necessity of flushing devices, and strict mixing ratio accuracy limits. The system must maintain sealing performance under maximum working pressure and flow without leakage. Regarding foam discharge devices, the standard sets performance parameters for wind-driven and hydraulically-driven high-expansion foam generators, as well as medium-expansion foam generators. Key parameters include working pressure, premix solution flow rate tolerance, foam expansion ratio, and 50% drainage time. Additional requirements cover instruments, equipment placement, and the mandatory provision of at least 3 sets of deep cold protective clothing. The standard also specifies the necessary accompanying documents, tools, and spare parts, including electrical schematics and maintenance manuals.
Testing methods
Testing methods include basic tests conducted according to GB 7956.1, and specific checks for markings and warning signs. The fire hydraulic system is tested for sealing performance under maximum pressure and flow, mixing ratio accuracy, and foam pump reliability over a 4-hour continuous operation. Foam discharge devices are tested according to GB 20031 for performance parameters and water impact resistance. Visual inspections are conducted for instruments, equipment placement, and accompanying documents.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 7956.8-2025?
GB 7956.8-2025 regulates high-expansion foam fire fighting vehicles and fire fighting vehicles equipped with medium-expansion foam generators.
Does GB 7956.8-2025 replace any previous standards?
This standard is part of the GB 7956 series. It must be used alongside GB 7956.1 for general technical conditions and GB 7956.3 for foam fire fighting vehicle requirements.
What are the key performance parameters tested for foam generators?
The standard tests for working pressure, premix solution flow rate tolerance, foam expansion ratio, and 50% drainage time for both high-expansion and medium-expansion foam generators.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 7956.8-2025. 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 7956.8-2025 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