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IS 952 (1986, Reaffirmed 2005): Specification for Fognozzle

for Fire Brigade Use (First Revision). UDC 614.843.4 :
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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
FOGNOZZLE FOR FIRE BRIGADE USE
( First Revision)
Second Reprint MAY 2009
(Including Amendment No. I)

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TO
IS 952: 1986 SPECIFICATION FOR
FOG NOZZLE FOR FIRE BRIGADE USE
( First Revision)

(Page 6, c/ause.4.2.1 ) -Insert the following new clause:

'4.2.2 Hydros/atic Pressure Test - Each fogno2;zle shall be subjected to a
i' hydrostatic pressure of 2.1 MN/n/ (21 kgf/cm 2) by suita hIe adopters for a period
I!i., I of 2.5 minutes for the purpose of locating porosity in the casting and leakage.'

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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
FOGNOZZLE FOR FIRE BRIGADE USE
( First Revision)
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Fire Fighting Sectional Committee, BDC 22
1 Chairman Representing
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SHm C. B. MENON Cujarat Electricity Board, Vadodara
A1embers
LT-COL V. R. BANAHATI Ministry of Defence ( DCI )
SHRI S. R. BANSAL Steel Authority of India Ltd ( Bokaro Steel Plant ),
Bokaro Steel City
SHm B. L. CHAUDHltY Oil and Natural Gas Commission, Dehra Dun
SnRI B. K. SIPPY ( Alternate)
SIlRI K. K. DAS GUPTA West Bengal Fire Services, Government of
West Bengal, Calcutta
DEPUTY INSPEGTOR GENERAL Ministry of Railways
(RPSF)
ASSISTANT SECUltlTY OFFICER
( FIRE ), NORTHEl~N RAILWAY
( Alternate)
DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAl. Central Industrial Security Force (Ministry of
( FIIlE) Home Affairs ), New Delhi
ASSlSTIIN'l' INSPECTOR GENERAl.
( FIRE) ( Alternate)
SRRI S. M. DESAI State Bank of India, Bombay
Slllt! S. K. DIlERI Municipal Corporation of Delhi (Delhi Fire
Service ), Delhi
SHm R. K. BHARDW AJ Alternate)
(
SURI R. R. DHonr.EY Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay
Dumc1'oR Home Department Fire Service), Government
of Tamil Nadu, Madras
DEPUTY DmEC'I'OH ( Alternate)
DIRECTOR GENERAL OF FIRE Home (Police) Department, Government of
SEHVICES Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
DEPU'ry DIRECTOR (Film
SERVICES) ( Alternate)
FIRE ADVISER Ministry of Home Affairs
SHRI J. S. JAMSHEDJ~ Steelagl' Industries Limited (Minimax Division),
Bombay
SHme. GNANRAJ ( Alte~nate )

( Continued on page 2 )
Copyright 1987
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
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reproduction in wbole or in part by any means except with written permission of the
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IS: 952 - 1986
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Representing
SHRI P. KHANNA Jayashree Textiles and Industries, Rishra
SHRI S. N. KUNDU Fire and Safety Appliances Co, Calcutta
MANAGING DIREOl'OR Avon Services ( Production and Agencies) Pvt Ltd.
Bombay
TECHNICAL EXECUTIVE ( Altlmat, )
SHIH P. N. MEHROl'RA The Institution of Fire Engineers (India), New Delhi
SHRI B. R. MEHTA ( Alternate)
BRIG S. A. MOHILE Ministry of Defence ( R&D)
SHRI A. K. SURI ( Alternat, )
SHRI M. MUKHERJI Steel Authority of India Ltd (Rourkela Steel
Plant), Rourkela
SHRI C. D. SHARMA ( Alternate)
SHRI V. B. NIKAM Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay
( Bombay Fire Brigade), Bombay
SHRI H. M. SABADRA Reliable ( Fire Protection) Industries, Bombay
SURl P. H. SEl'HNA Kooverji Devshi and Co Pvt Ltd, Bombay
SRRI N. T. PANJWANI ( Alternate)
SHRI R. C. SHARM;<\ Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals.
New Delhi
SHRI D. S. NARESH ( Allernat, )
SHRI D. K. SIRKAR Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd, BareilIy
SHRI B. J. SHAH Newage Industries, Surendranagar ( Gujarat )
SHRI A. M. SIiA:a: ( Alllrnale )
SHRI CHANDRAXANT M. SHAH Zenith Fire Services, Bombay
SHRI M. H. SB;AJ!; ( Alternat, )
Smu T. P. SHARMA Central Building Research Institute (CSIR ),
Roorkee
SHRr A. K. GUPTA ( Alternale )
SURI T ARIT SUR Surex Production and Sales ( P ) Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI SUSHIL KUM;AR Directorate General of Technical Development,
New Delhi
SHRI J. N. V AXIL Tariff Advisory Committee, Bombay
. SRRI K. RAVl ( Aiternatl )
SHRI B. V. WAGLE Urban Development, Public Health and Housing
Development, Government of Maharashtra,
Bombay
SHRI G. RAMAN, Director General, lSI ( Ex-officio MemIJer )
Director ( Civ Enig)
Set:rdary
SB.RI K. M. MATB.UR
Joint Director ( Civ Engg ). lSI

( Cllntinu,d on /XII' 7 )

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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
FOGNOZZLE FOR FIRE BRIGADE USE
( First Revision)

O. FOR E WORD
0.1 This Indian Standard ( First Revision) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 30 June 1986, after the draft finalized by the
Fire Fighting Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil
Engineering Division Council. .
0.2 Fognozzle is a type of hand-controlled branch in which the operator
can apply water to a heated surface of fire in the form of either a fog
(fine mist) or a jet. The added advantage over other hand-controlled
branch is that water fog affects uniform cooling of the surface over which
it is applied, the cooling effect is maximum and the water can be con-
served. The throw from a fognozzle is considerably reduced when it is
used for the application of fog. If necessary, the operator can use an
extension applicator, carrying a fog-head at its end, which can be fitted
to the fognozzle.
0.3 While using the fog nozzle, great care shall always be taken regarding
operation of hand-controls, particularly when shutting off. This shall
be done gradually, as otherwise it may easily cause serious damage to
hose and may also be a source of danger to the branch man and others
in the vicinity.
0.4 This standard was first published in 1969. This revision has been
prepared so as to give flexibility in the design covering essential dimen-
sions and keeping requirements based on performance requirement. The
present design is based on design developed so far.
0.5 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of
this standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated,
expressing the' result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accord-
ance with IS : 2-1960*. The number of significant places retained in
the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value
in this standard.

*Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised).

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IS ; 952 ~ 1986
1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard lays down the l'equirements regarding material, shape,
construction and performance tests for fognozzle for fire brigade use.
2. MATERIALS
2.1 Castings and Forgings - Castings and forgings shall be made of
any of the materials given in 2.1.1 and 2.1.2.
2.1.1 Copper Alloys - Copper alloys used for castings or forgings shall
conform to the requirements given below:
a) Sand castings Grade LTD 2 of IS : 318-1981* or
Grade HTB 1 of IS: 304-1981t
b) Die castings Grade 3 of IS : 292-1983t
c) Hot forgings Grade I of IS: 291:-1977
d) Gravity die castings IS : 1264-1981/1
2.1.2 Aluminium alloys used for castings shall conform to Designation
4450,4425 and 4600 of IS : 617-1975~.
2.2 Spring - The phosphor bronze wire used for the spring to be used
in case of copper alloy couplings shall conform to IS : 7608-1975** and
stainless steel wire used for both types shall conform to IS : 6528-1972tt.
2.3 Washer - Washer shall conform to IS : 937-1981t:.
2.4 Extension Applicator - It shall be of aluminium alloy tube.
conforming to IS : 738-1977.
3. SHAPE AND DIMENSIONS
3.1 The typical shape and essential dimensi.ons of the fognozzle shall be
as given in Fig. 1. The length of applicator, if used, shall not be less
than 1'75 m ( along central line ) and nozzle end shall have a bend of
90 to 100. The threads at the two ends shall have a length of not less
than 20 mm and shaH be such as to suit insertion on the body and fitting
of nozzle .
Specification for leaded tin bronze ingots and castings ( second revision ).
tSpecification for higb tensile brass ingots and castings ( second revision ).
tSpecification for leaded brass ingots and castings ( second revision ).
Specification for naval brass rods and sections ( suitable for machining and forging)
( second revision ).
II Specification for brass gravity die castings ingots and castings ( second revision).
"jfSpecification for aluminium and aluminium alloy ingots and castings for general
engineering purposes ( second revision)
Specification for phosphor bronze wires (for general engineering purposes ).
ttSpecification for stainless stp!'l wire.
ttSpecification for washers for water fittings for fire fighting purposes ( second revision ).
Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy drawn tube for general
engineering purposes ( second revision).
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4. PERFORMANqE' REQ.UIREMENTS
4.1 The fognozzle head of the fognozzle shall have a flow not less than
225 l/min and jet head of thefognozzle shall have a flow of not less
than 400 l/min at a pressure of 7 kgf/cm 2 at the inlet of the fognozzle.
If the equipment is with applicator, an arlditional test shall also be
conducted with applicator attached to the fog-head for the requirement
of the fog.
4.2 The fog-head on the fognozzle shall produce a cone (see 4.2.1) of
high velocity fog comprising of finely atomised droplets of uniform size;
at an operating pressure of 0'7 MN/mm 2 (7 kgf/cm 2 ). The discharge
pattern of the fog shall be such that no pockets are left while it is being
used on an inflammable liquid surface.
4.2.1 The angle of the cone of fog produced shall not be less than 90"
and not marc than 1200 at the apex.
4.3 The horizontal reach of the fog pattern shall not be less than 6 m
from the fog-head on the fognozzle and not less than 4'5 m fiom the
fog-head on the extension applicator when operating at a pressure of
0'7 MN/mm2 ( 7 kgfjcm2 ) in still air.
5. WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH
5.1 All parts shall be of good workmanship and finish and shall be free
from burrs and sharp edges. All castings shall be clean and sound and
free from plugging, welding or any repaired defects.
6. MARKING
6.1 Each fognozzle with its applicator shall be clearly and permanently
marked with the following information:
a) Manufacturer's name or trade-mark;
b) Year of manufacture; and
c) The length of applicator, if provided.
6.1.1 The product may also be marked with Standard mark ..
6 . 2 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of the
Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made
thereunder. The details of conditions under which the licence for the use of
Standard Mark may be granted to manufactureis or producers may be obtained
from the Bureau of Indian Standards.

7. CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

7.1 Each fognozzle with its applicator shall be checked for the require-
ments given in this standard.
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Water Fittings for Fire Fighting Purposes Subcommittee, BDC 22 :
Conv,nlr Representing
SHRI D. D. PURANDARE Ministry of Home Affairs ( CISF)
M,mbers
Vr-COL V. R. BANAHATI Ministry of Defence ( DGI )
SHRI J. K. CHAKRABORTY Tariff Advisory Committee, Bombay
SHR! V. KHURANA ( Alt"nate )
SHRI S: K. DHERI Municipal Corporation of Delhi (Delhi Fire
Service ), Delhi
SHRI R. K. BHARDWAJ (Alternate)
FIRB ADVISER Ministry of Home Affairs
SHRI P. N. MEImOTRA The Institution of Fire Engineers ( India ),
New Delhi
SHRl B. R. MEHTA ( Alternat, )
SHRI V. B. NIKAM Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay, Bombay
SHRI M. R. KAMA'!' Mather & Platt (I) Ltd, Bombay. .
SHRl K. R. EASW AllAN ( Alternate)
SHRI P. KHAN;NA Jayashree Textiles & Industries, Rishra
BinG S. A. MOHILE Ministry of Defence ( R&D)
SHRl A. K. SUIU ( Alternate) .
SHR! H. V. RAO Engineers India Ltd, New Delhi
SRR! K. V. BHARDWAJ (Alternate)
SHRY P. H. SETHNA . Kooverji Devshi & Co Pvt Ltd, Bombay
SRBI N. T. PANJWAPd AllICfJ/!!-<')
SllBI B. J. SHAH " . Newage Industries, Surendranagar ( Gujarat )
SHRI A. M. SHAH ( Alt,rtll/te ) .
SHRI J. R. SH .....H Laxmi Sprinklers, Bombay
SHB! H. J. NEGANDHI (Alt,rnate)

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