NPB 159-97* PDF

Full title and description

NPB 159-97* — Fire equipment. Fire turmtable combined monitor. General technical requirements and methods of testing. (Russian: НПБ 159-97* — Техника пожарная. Стволы пожарные лафетные комбинированные. Общие технические требования. Методы испытаний.).

Abstract

This standard specifies general technical requirements, construction and performance characteristics, marking and documentation, and standardized test methods for combined (lafetnye) fire monitors / turrets used in fixed and vehicle-mounted fire-fighting applications. It sets out hydraulic performance, mechanical strength, sealing and durability tests, and acceptance criteria intended to ensure reliable delivery and aiming of water/foam jets in firefighting operations.

General information

• Status: Active (designated with an asterisk to indicate amendments).
• Publication date: 1997 (designation “-97”); later amended (see amendments list).
• Publisher: Part of the Russian "НПБ" (Normy Pozharnoy Bezopasnosti) series — documents developed/maintained by Russian fire-safety authorities and research institutes (historically GUGPS/MVD; in modern practice developed by VNIIPO under the Ministry for Emergency Situations).
• ICS / categories: Protection against fire — ICS 13.220 (fire‑fighting / fire‑protection equipment).
• Edition / version: Original issue 1997; marked with “*” reflecting subsequent amendments (amendments recorded in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 in available registries).
• Number of pages: Approximately 20 pages (electronic PDF listings indicate 20 pp.).

Scope

Applies to combined (mechanical/hydraulic) fire monitors — stationary and vehicle-mounted turrets — intended to deliver water, water‑foam or other approved extinguishing media. The scope covers constructional requirements, materials and corrosion protection, hydraulic and mechanical performance, aiming and control mechanisms, marking, technical documentation, and the test methods required for type‑approval and acceptance testing. The standard is intended for manufacturers, test laboratories, procurement authorities and regulatory bodies.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of combined fire monitors (design types, mounting and operating modes).
• Constructional requirements: materials, welds, bearings, seals, and corrosion protection.
• Hydraulic performance: rated flow rates, operating pressures, jet ranges, nozzle characteristics and allowable performance tolerances.
• Mechanical performance: structural strength, fatigue and impact resistance, swivel/rotation mechanisms, locking and aiming controls.
• Leakage and sealing tests for joints, inlets, outlets and swivel sections.
• Endurance and cyclic operation tests (long‑run operation, corrosion/UV exposure where applicable).
• Marking, labeling, documentation and supplied accessories (operating instructions, maintenance recommendations, spare parts list).
• Type and acceptance test methods with pass/fail criteria, instrumentation and reporting format for test results.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of fire monitors and firefighting appliances, independent test laboratories performing type and acceptance testing, fire‑fighting equipment procurement specialists, municipal and industrial fire brigades, and regulatory or certification bodies responsible for approving fire‑fighting hardware. It is referenced in procurement specifications for fixed-site monitors, vehicle-mounted turrets and marine/industrial installations where reliable remote-delivery of extinguishing agents is required.

Related standards

NPB 159-97* is part of the wider NPB (fire safety norms) family and is commonly referenced alongside other NPB documents covering firefighting equipment, protective clothing and installation rules (examples from the same series include nearby NPB items addressing related equipment and test methods). Users often consult complementary national and international standards for fire‑fighting equipment design and testing when addressing cross-border procurement or certification.

Keywords

fire monitor; lafetnyi stvol; combined monitor; turrets; fire turrets; firefighting equipment; test methods; hydraulic performance; NPB; fire safety norms; Russia.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: NPB 159-97* is a Russian fire‑safety norm that defines general technical requirements and test methods for combined (lafetnye) fire monitors / turrets used to project water or foam in firefighting operations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design and construction requirements, hydraulic and mechanical performance characteristics, sealing and durability requirements, marking/documentation, and the standardized laboratory test methods required for type approval and acceptance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, fire service procurement teams, industrial and municipal fire brigades, and regulatory/certification bodies working with fire‑fighting monitors and vehicle‑ or structure‑mounted turrets.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is published as NPB 159-97 with an asterisk indicating amendments; registries and document sellers list it as active while recording amendments issued in 1999–2002. Users should verify the current legal/regulatory status with the relevant national authority or official standards registry before relying on it for compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one item in the "НПБ" (Normy Pozharnoy Bezopasnosti) series of Russian fire‑safety norms covering equipment, procedures, design and testing across many firefighting topics.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Fire monitor, lafetny monitor, combined monitor, turrets, firefighting equipment, test methods, NPB, fire safety.