Standard for Hose Valves for Fire Protection Service

UL Standards & Engagement
Standards Development Organisation:
UL Standards & Engagement
Contact Information:
UL Standards & Engagement
Working Program:
Work Program
Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL 668
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Bi-National
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
13.220.10; 13.220.20
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover angle-pattern and straightway-pattern hose valves intended for use on standpipes, fire pumps, and hydrants supplying water for fire protection service.

 

1.2  Requirements for the installation of hose valves include the Standards of the National Fire Protection Association for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13; for Standpipe, Private Hydrants, and Hose Systems, NFPA 14; for Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection, NFPA 20; and for Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, NFPA 24.

Project need:

The development of the eleventh edition of ANSI/CAN/UL 668 will move the necessary requirements from the existing ULC/ORD 668 to UL 668, resulting in a bi-national new edition.

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