NFPA 1960:2024

Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Application. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions. 3.4 Powered Rescue Tools Definitions. 3.5 Lifting Bags Definitions. 3.6 Strut Definitions. Chapter 4 General Coupling and Adapter Requirements (NFPA1963) 4.1 Administration. 4.2 Workmanship. 4.3 Materials. 4.4 Minimum Waterway. 4.5 Gasket Groove. 4.6 Testing. 4.7 Internal Strength. 4.8 Tensile Strength. 4.9 Connect/Disconnect Capability. 4.10 Rough Usage. 4.11 Coupling Retention. 4.12 Vacuum Tightness. 4.13 Corrosion Resistance. 4.14 Nonmetallic Materials. 4.15 High-Temperature Performance. 4.16 Low-Temperature Performance. 4.17 Gasket Performance. 4.18 Marking. Chapter 5 Screw Threads for Couplings and Adapters (NFPA1963) 5.1 Basic Form of Thread. 5.2 Thread Series Designation. 5.3 Dimensions of American National Fire Hose Connection Screw Threads (NH). 5.4 Thread Dimensions. 5.5 Tolerance. 5.6 Gauges and Gauging NH Threads. Chapter 6 Nonthreaded Connections (NFPA1963) 6.1 General. 6.2 Gauges. 6.3 Locks. 6.4 Indicators. 6.5 Force to Connect and Disconnect. 6.6 Caps. 6.7 Adapters. 6.8 Hydrant and Fire Department Connections. Chapter 7 Gaskets (NFPA1963) 7.1 Threaded Coupling Gasket. 7.2 Nonthreaded Connection Gaskets. 7.3 Tail Gasket. Chapter 8 Use of NH Threads and Nonthreaded Connections (NFPA1963) 8.1 Hose Coupling Threads. 8.2 Connections for Fire Service Nozzles for Handlines. 8.3 Connections for Large-Stream Devices. Chapter 9 Operational Design Requirements (NFPA1964) 9.1 Administrative 9.2 Flow Rate Performance. 9.3 Discharge Pattern. 9.4 Spray Nozzle Controls. 9.5 Threads. 9.6 Flushing. 9.7 Fire Hose Appliance Characteristics. 9.8 Leakage — Nozzles. 9.9 Leakage — Fire Hose Appliances. 9.10 Rough-Handling Tests for Handline Nozzles. 9.11 Rough-Handling Tests for Master Stream Nozzles. 9.12 Rough-Handling Tests for Fire Hose Appliances. 9.13 Rough-Handling Tests for Portable Monitors. 9.14 Handholds, Handgrips, and Ladder Hooks. 9.15 Connections for Large-Stream Devices. 9.16 Markings — Nozzles. 9.17 Markings — Fire Hose Appliances. 9.18 Handline Nozzles for Use in Marine and Offshore Platform Applications. Chapter 10 Construction Materials (NFPA1964) 10.1 Hydrostatic Strength. 10.2 High- and Low-Temperature Exposure. 10.3 Corrosion Exposure. 10.4 Ultraviolet Light and Water Exposure of Nonmetallic Components. 10.5 Aging Exposure of Nonmetallic Components. 10.6 Moist Ammonia–Air Stress Cracking. 10.7 Rubber Sealing Materials. Chapter 11 Test Methods (NFPA1964) 11.1 Flow Rate Test. 11.2 Flush Test — Nozzles. 11.3 Control Tests. 11.4 Leakage Test — Appliances. 11.5 Leakage Test — Nozzles. 11.6 Full-Time Swivel — Appliances. 11.7 Hydrostatic Test. 11.8 High-Temperature Tests. 11.9 Low-Temperature Tests. 11.10 Rough-Handling Tests — Handline Nozzles. 11.11 Rough-Handling Test — Master Stream Nozzles. 11.12 Force-to-Rotate Test — Monitors. 11.13 Force-to-Elevate Test — Monitors. 11.14 Stability Test for Portable Monitors. 11.15 Salt Spray Test. 11.16 Ultraviolet Light and Water Test. 11.17 Air-Oven Aging Tests. 11.18 Handholds, Handgrips, and Ladder Hooks — Nozzles. 11.19 Moist Ammonia–Air Stress Cracking Test. 11.20 Tensile Strength, Ultimate Elongation, and Tensile Set Tests. 11.21 Compression Set Test. 11.22 Accelerated Aging Test. Chapter 12 Compliance Testing (NFPA1964) 12.1 Certification. 12.2 Sample Selection. 12.3 Test Results. 12.4 Design Changes. Chapter 13 Ladder Design (NFPA1931) 13.1 Administration. 13.2 Requirements for All Ground Ladders. 13.3 Additional Requirements for Single Ladders Only. 13.4 Additional Requirements for Roof Ladders Only. 13.5 Additional Requirements for Extension Ladders Only. 13.6 Additional Requirements for Combination Ladders Only. 13.7 Additional Requirements for Folding Ladders Only. 13.8 Additional Requirements for Pompier Ladders Only. 13.9 Additional Requirement for Multipurpose Ladders Only. 13.10 Manufacturer Certification. Chapter 14 Ladder Accessories (NFPA1931) 14.1 General Requirements. Chapter 15 Design Verification Tests (NFPA1931) 15.1 Requirements for All Design Verification Tests. 15.2 Single, Extension, and Combination Ladder Design Verification Tests. 15.3 Additional Design Verification Tests for Roof Ladders Only. 15.4 Additional Design Verification Tests for Extension and Combination Ladders Only. 15.5 Additional Design Verification Tests for Extension Ladders Only. 15.6 Additional Design Verification Tests for Combination Ladders Only. 15.7 Design Verification Tests for Folding Ladders Only. 15.8 Design Verification Tests for Pompier Ladders Only. Chapter 16 Label Tests (NFPA1931) 16.1 Labels to Be Tested. 16.2 Performance Requirements. 16.3 Testing. Chapter 17 Design Requirements (NFPA1961) 17.1 Administration 17.2 Requirements for Attack Hose. 17.3 Requirements for Supply Hose. 17.4 Requirements for Occupant Use Hose. 17.5 Requirements for Forestry Hose. 17.6 Requirements for Suction Hose. 17.7 Booster Hose. Chapter 18 Construction Requirements (NFPA1961) 18.1 Diameter. 18.2 Length. 18.3 Reinforcement. 18.4 Linings and Covers. 18.5 Hose Characteristics. 18.6 Marking. Chapter 19 Test Methods for Manufacturers' Hose Certification (NFPA1961) 19.1 General. 19.2 Proof Test. 19.3 Elongation, Twist, Warp, and Rise Tests. 19.4 Kink Test. 19.5 Burst Test. 19.6 Adhesion Test. 19.7 Tensile Strength and Elongation. 19.8 Oven Aging Test. 19.9 Ozone Resistance. 19.10 Cold Bending Test. 19.11 Cold Flexibility Test. 19.12 Oil Immersion Test. 19.13 Flexibility and Compressibility Testing. Chapter 20 Sampling, Inspection, and Tests (NFPA1961) 20.1 Quality Control. 20.2 Inspection. 20.3 Testing. Chapter 21 Certification of Rescue Tools and Components (NFPA1936) 21.1 Administration 21.2 General. 21.3 Certification Program. 21.4 Inspection and Testing. 21.5 Manufacturer’s Quality Assurance Program. Chapter 22 Powered Rescue Tools (NFPA1936) 22.1 Administration. 22.2 Product Labeling Requirements. 22.3 User Information. 22.4 Design Requirements. 22.5 Performance Requirements. 22.6 Testing. Chapter 23 Lifting Bags (NFPA1936) 23.1 Administration. 23.2 Product Labeling and Information. 23.3 User Information. 23.4 Design Requirements. 23.5 Performance Requirements. 23.6 Testing. Chapter 24 Struts (NFPA1936) 24.1 Administration. 24.2 Product Labeling Requirements. 24.3 User Information. 24.4 Manuals. 24.5 Design Requirements. 24.6 Performance Requirements. 24.7 Test Fixture of 1960. Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B History of Fire Hose Coupling Thread Standardization in the United States (NFPA1963) Annex C Informational References

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.