NFPA 1960-2024

NFPA 1960, Standard for Fire Hose Connections, Spray Nozzles, Manufacturer’s Design of Fire Department Ground Ladders, Fire Hose, and Powered Rescue Tools

This standard defines the performance and requirements for new fire hose couplings and adapters with nominal sizes from 3 4 in. (19 mm) through 8 in. (200 mm) and the specifications for the screw thread connections on those couplings and adapters. This standard specifies the requirements for new adjustable-pattern spray nozzles intended for general firefighting use; for marine and offshore platform firefighting use; for use with fire hoses affixed to standpipe systems; and for fire hose appliances up to and including 6 in. (150 mm) nominal dimension designed for connection to fire hose, fire apparatus, and fire hydrants intended for general fire service use in controlling or conveying water. This standard also specifies the requirements for the design of fire department ground ladders and the design verification tests to be conducted by the ground ladder manufacturer; the design and construction requirements for new fire hose and the testing to verify the design and construction as well as the inspection and testing of all new fire hose; the minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and product conformance verification of powered rescue tools and components; the requirements for spreader, ram, cutter, and combination powered rescue tools; and the requirements for cable assemblies, hose assemblies, and power unit components for powered rescue tools. This standard does not specify requirements for any accessories for powered rescue tools or components.