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IS 6067:1983 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for functional requirements for water tender type 'x' for fire brigade use. This standard specifies the material, design, constructional, and performance requirements for Water Tender Type 'X' used by fire brigades. It details the specifications for the chassis, a 9000-litre water tank, a 2250 LPM pump, foam system, water monitor, and other ancillary equipment to ensure a standardized and effective fire-fighting appliance.
Functional Requirements for Water Tender Type 'X' for Fire Brigade Use
! Type 'X' denotes a specific high-capacity water tender, distinct from smaller Type 'A' or 'B' tenders which have different specifications.
! This standard is critical for manufacturers building fire tenders and for fire services preparing procurement documents to ensure compliance and interoperability.
! Verification of pump performance (Clause 5) and vehicle stability tests are crucial acceptance criteria during inspection and testing.
Consolidated list per BIS. For the text of each amendment, refer to the BIS portal link above.
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International Equivalents
Similar International Standards
NFPA 1901:2016National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), USA
HighCurrent
Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus
Specifies requirements for new automotive fire apparatus, including Pumper-Tankers with similar water capacity and pump performance.
EN 1846-2:2009+A1:2013European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Europe
MediumCurrent
Firefighting and rescue service vehicles - Part 2: Common requirements - Safety and performance
Defines common safety and performance for fire vehicles, including the mass class (Class S: > 16t) and pump categories applicable to a Type 'X' tender.
Key Differences
≠The IS code from 1983 lacks the stringent crew safety and vehicle stability requirements found in modern standards like NFPA 1901 and EN 1846-2, which mandate crash-tested cabins, seatbelt monitoring, and electronic stability control (ESC).
≠Pump performance testing in NFPA 1901 is more comprehensive, requiring certification at multiple pressure points (e.g., 100% capacity at 150 psi, 70% at 200 psi, 50% at 250 psi), whereas IS 6067 specifies a single rated duty point.
≠NFPA 1901 and EN 1846-2 have specific, demanding acceleration and braking performance requirements tied to the vehicle's gross weight, which are significantly stricter than the general performance guidelines in IS 6067:1983.
≠Modern standards mandate extensive high-visibility markings, including retro-reflective chevron patterns on the rear of the apparatus, which are not specified in IS 6067.
Key Similarities
≈All standards define a vehicle with the primary function of transporting a large quantity of water (over 7000 litres) and a high-capacity fire pump for sustained firefighting operations.
≈The fundamental vehicle configuration is consistent across standards: a heavy-duty truck chassis, a crew cabin, a midship or rear-mounted pump, a large water tank, and stowage for hoses and equipment.
≈All standards require the fire pump to be equipped with a priming system capable of drafting water from a static source (e.g., a lake or river) from a specified height within a set time.
≈Each standard requires the vehicle to be equipped with basic ancillary equipment, including suction and delivery hoses, nozzles, and often a deck-mounted water monitor (cannon).
Parameter Comparison
Parameter
IS Value
International
Source
Water Tank Capacity
9000 litres
≥ 1000 US Gallons (3785 litres), with large tankers often being 2500-3000 Gallons (9463-11355 litres)