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IS 2930:1980 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for functional requirements for hose laying tender for fire brigade use. This standard prescribes the functional, material, design, and constructional requirements for hose laying tenders for fire brigade use. It ensures these specialized vehicles can effectively store, transport, and deploy large quantities of fire hoses during emergencies.
Functional requirements for hose laying tender for fire brigade use
NFPA 1901:2016National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), USA
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Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
Defines requirements for all fire apparatus, including categories for special service vehicles and pumpers which can be configured as hose tenders.
EN 1846-2:2009+A1:2013European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Europe
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Firefighting and rescue service vehicles - Part 2: Common requirements - Safety and performance
Specifies general safety and performance requirements for all fire vehicles, forming the basis for specific national hose carrier standards.
DIN 14555-21:2013-04Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN), Germany
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Hose carrier 2000 with crew cabin (Schlauchwagen SW 2000-Tr)
Provides specific requirements for a standardized German hose-laying vehicle, a direct conceptual equivalent to a hose laying tender.
Key Differences
≠IS 2930 is highly prescriptive, specifying a fixed crew size of 6 and minimum locker volume (1.4 m³). In contrast, NFPA 1901 is performance-based, allowing the purchasing authority to specify crew size and equipment load based on operational needs.
≠The Indian standard mandates capacity for 63 mm hose, which is smaller than the Large Diameter Hose (LDH) commonly specified for modern hose tenders (e.g., 75 mm or 110 mm in DIN 14555-21) designed for high-volume water relay.
≠IS 2930:1980 has minimal requirements for vehicle electronics and crew safety beyond basic seating. Modern standards like NFPA 1901 and EN 1846-2 have extensive, mandatory requirements for vehicle data recorders, load management systems, and crew cabin integrity, including certified seating and seatbelt monitoring.
≠The pump is an optional item in IS 2930, whereas in many NFPA-compliant apparatus that carry large amounts of hose (e.g., a pumper), a certified pump is a defining and mandatory feature.
Key Similarities
≈The core function across all standards is to specify a vehicle designed for the transport and rapid deployment of a large quantity of fire hose for water supply over extended distances.
≈All standards, including IS 2930, establish fundamental automotive performance criteria for the chassis, including engine power, acceleration, and braking capabilities, to ensure the vehicle can respond effectively.
≈Each standard requires dedicated and secure stowage for essential ancillary equipment such as nozzles, dividing and collecting breechings, standpipes, and other hose-related fittings.
≈All standards mandate the inclusion of visual and audible warning systems (e.g., lights and sirens) to ensure the vehicle can safely proceed to an emergency scene.
Parameter Comparison
Parameter
IS Value
International
Source
Minimum Delivery Hose Capacity
2500 m of 63 mm hose
2000 m of 75 mm hose (laid while driving)
DIN 14555-21
Crew Accommodation
6 persons (including driver)
1+2 (3 persons) in a standard crew cabin
DIN 14555-21
Acceleration Requirement
0 to 50 km/h within 30 seconds
0 to 35 mph (56 km/h) within 25 seconds
NFPA 1901:2016
Minimum Top Speed
70 km/h
At least 50 mph (80 km/h)
NFPA 1901:2016
Vehicle Mass Basis (Typical GVW)
Approx. 9000 kg
Class 'M' (Medium): >3000 kg to 16000 kg
EN 1846-2
Equipment Locker Space
Not less than 1.4 m³
No minimum value; determined by the equipment specified by the purchaser.
NFPA 1901:2016
⚠ Verify details from original standards before use
Key Values3
Quick Reference Values
hose capacityAccommodate up to 2000 m of 63 mm delivery hose
ground clearanceMinimum 230 mm
road performanceAcceleration from 0 to 64 km/h in 45 seconds