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SANS 1128-1:2010
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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

Firefighting equipment
Part 1: Components of underground and
above-ground hydrant systems

Published by SABS Standards Division

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Table of changes
Change No.

Date

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2010

Scope
Amended to update referenced standards.

Acknowledgement
The SABS Standards Division wishes to acknowledge the valuable assistance derived from
publications of the British Standards Institution.

Foreword
This South African standard was approved by National Committee SABS SC 21A, Fire safety Fire
fighting equipment, in accordance with procedures of the SABS Standards Division, in compliance
with annex 3 of the WTO/TBT agreement.
This document was published in May 2010.
This document supersedes SANS 1128-1:2008 (edition 2).
A vertical line in the margin shows where the text has been technically modified by amendment
No. 1.
SANS 1128 consists of the following parts under the general title Firefighting equipment:
Part 1: Components of underground and above-ground hydrant systems.
Part 2: Hose couplings, connectors and branch pipe and nozzle connections.
Annex A forms an integral part of this document. Annex B is for information only.

Introduction
This part of SANS 1128 allows only a 65 mm instantaneous connection as the standard final stage
connection on any hydrant installation. This standardization is necessary to ensure that, in cases of
emergency, firefighting equipment from different suppliers, or from local authorities or municipalities
that have components of differing types, can be used in the affected area.
Although a variety of intermediate connections is allowed, the final outlet should still be in the form
of a 65 mm instantaneous connection. However, where a local authority does not incorporate a
65 mm instantaneous connection as the final stage connection, it is suggested that the authority
should acquire and keep in proper working condition the necessary adapters to convert a sufficient
number of its hydrants to the standard final outlet in an emergency.

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Contents
Page
Acknowledgement
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope .....................................................................................................................................

2 Normative references .............................................................................................................

3 Definitions ..............................................................................................................................

4 Type .......................................................................................................................................

5 Materials .................................................................................................................................

6 Constructional requirements ..................................................................................................

7 Performance requirements .................................................................................................... 21

8 Inspection and methods of test .............................................................................................. 21
Annex A (normative) Notes to purchasers ............................................................................. 23
Annex B (informative) Quality verification of firefighting equipment ........................................ 24
Bibliography .............................................................................................................................. 24

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Firefighting equipment
Part 1:
Components of underground and above-ground hydrant systems

1 Scope
This part of SANS 1128 covers the construction and performance requirements of underground and
above-ground hydrant assemblies.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies. Information on currently valid national
and international standards can be obtained from the SABS Standards Division.
EN 1092-1, Flanges and their joints Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated Part 1: Steel flanges.
EN 1092-2, Flanges and their joints Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN
designated Part 2: Cast iron flanges.
EN 1561, Founding Grey cast irons.
EN 12163, Copper and copper alloys Rod for general purposes.
EN 12165, Copper and copper alloys Wrought and unwrought forging stock.
SANS 200, Copper alloy ingots and castings.
SANS 460, Plain-ended solid drawn copper tubes for potable water.
SANS 665-1, Wedge gate and resilient seal valves for general purposes Part 1: General.

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SANS 991, Aluminium and aluminium alloy sand castings and gravity die castings.
SANS 1109-1/ISO 7-1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1:
Dimensions, tolerances and designation.
SANS 1128-2, Firefighting equipment Part 2: Hose couplings, connectors and branch pipe and
nozzle connecions.

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SANS 1700, Fasteners (all parts).
SANS 1700-20-2/ISO 261, Fasteners Part 2: Screw threads Section 2: ISO general purpose
metric screw threads General plan.
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SANS 4633/ISO 4633, Rubber seals Joint rings for water supply, drainage and sewerage
pipelines Specification for materials.
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SANS 51706/EN 1706, Aluminium and aluminium alloys Castings Chemical composition and
mechanical properties.
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3 Definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following definitions apply.
3.1
acceptable
acceptable to the authority administering this standard, or to the parties concluding the purchase
contract, as relevant
3.2
hydrant
connection to a water supply system including an isolating valve
3.3
underground hydrant
hydrant with a connection point located under ground level, for use by water utilities or to supply
water to firefighting equipment

4 Type
4.1 Underground components
Underground components shall be of one (or more) of the following types, as specified by the
purchaser (see annex A):
a) underground hydrant valves;
b) gate valve outlet bends;
c) underground hydrant valve outlet connections;
d) portable standpipes.
NOTE An underground hydrant assembly requires one of each of the major components listed in (a), (b), and
(d) and, when relevant, (c).

4.2 Above-ground type components

Above-ground type components shall be of one (or more) of the following types, as specified by the
purchaser (see annex A):
a) above-ground hydrant valves;
b) above-ground hydrant valve outlet connections;

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c) hydrant valve outlet adapters.
NOTE An above-ground hydrant assembly requires one of each of the major components listed in (a),(b) and
(c).

5 Materials
5.1 General
The material(s) of each component shall be as shown in table 1.
Table 1 Materials
1

Component

Material

Subsection

a) Above-ground
1) Blank caps....................................... Brass pressings, bronze, malleable iron or
aluminium alloy

6.3.1

2) Hydrant valves

6.2.1
a

Body ................................................ Gun metal, aluminium alloy or DZR brass

6.2.2

Handwheel ...................................... Bronze, cast iron, malleable iron or aluminium alloy

6.2.6

Handwheel nut ................................ Gun metal, aluminium alloy or DZRa brass

Seat washer .................................... Rubber (reinforced)

5.5.(a)

Spindle ............................................ Gun metal, stainless steel, DZRa brass or bronze

6.2.3

Spindle nut ...................................... Gun metal, brass bar, DZRa brass or manganese
bronze
Tamperproof key type handle.......... Bronze, mild steel forging, DZRa brass steel
fabrication or aluminium alloy
3) Hydrant valve outlet connections..... Bronze, DZRa brass, cast iron or aluminium alloy
a

6.2.6
6.2.7

4) Hydrant valve outlet adapters.......... Bronze, gun metal, DZR brass or aluminium alloy

6.2.8

5) Valve clack retainer ......................... Stainless steel

6.2.4

b) Underground
1) Blank caps....................................... Cast iron or aluminium alloy

6.3.1

2) Hydrant valves (screw-down type)

6.1.1.(b)

Body ................................................ Cast iron

6.2.2

Seat washer .................................... Rubber (reinforced)

5.5.(a)

Spindle ............................................ Bronze or stainless steel

6.2.3

Spindle nut ...................................... Gun metal or manganese bronze

3) Hydrant valve outlet connections .... Cast iron, gun metal, brass pressings or aluminium 6.1.3
alloy
4) Portable standpipes......................... Copper, brass, aluminium, mild steel or aluminium 6.1.4
alloy
Inlet connection ............................... Cast iron, bronze or aluminium alloy

6.1.4.2

Outlet connection ............................ Cast iron, bronze or aluminium alloy

6.1.4.3

5) Gate valve outlet bends................... Cast iron or aluminium alloy

6.1.2

c) General
Sealing rings.................................... Rubber
a

5.5.(b)

Dezincification resistance.

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5.2 Cast iron
Cast iron shall comply with the relevant requirements of EN 1561.

5.3 Copper tubing

Copper tubing shall comply with the relevant requirements of SANS 460 for half-hard (HA) tubing
condition.

5.4 Brass tubing

Brass tubing shall comply with the requirements of SANS 460.

5.5 Rubber components

The material used for rubber components shall be of a quality at least equal to the following:
a) For seat washers: Chloroprene or butyl rubber reinforced with at least five plies of nylon or
cotton that are distinctly separate from each other, each strand of reinforcing material being
totally embedded in, and completely bonded to the rubber compound.
b) For sealing washers and joint rings: Chloroprene or butyl rubber, the washers and rings
complying with the acceptable requirements for hardness of rings of SANS 4633.
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5.6 Copper alloys

Copper alloys shall be of the following types, as relevant:

a) Gun metal

SANS 200 Commercial grade (Cu 80 % min.)

b) Bronze

SANS 200 CuSnlOP code number 1C

c) Extruded brass bar

EN 12163 material designation CuZn40

d) Hot brass pressings

EN 12165 material designation CuZn40Pb2

e) Manganese bronze stampings

EN 12165

5.7 Aluminium alloys

Aluminium alloys shall comply with the requirements for
a) the alloy group AlSi5Cu of alloy designated EN AC-45200 of SANS 51706, or

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b) alloy number 45200 of SANS 991.

5.8 Other alloys

Other alloys shall be of acceptable quality and suitable for the purposes for which they are intended.

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6 Constructional requirements
6.1 Underground components
6.1.1 Underground hydrant valves
An underground hydrant valve shall, unless otherwise specified by the purchaser (see annex A),
open in a clockwise direction, and shall be of one of the following types, as specified by the
purchaser:
a) Gate valves: A gate valve of nominal size 80 mm that complies with the requirements for
class 16 valves (with non-rising spindles) of SANS 665-1.
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b) Screw-down valves: A valve as generally shown in figure 1 and constructed as follows:
1) The gland or cover assembly or both, shall have a flange that is bolted to a horizontal mating
flange on the valve body and shall be so designed that, when the gland or cover assembly or
both are removed, there is full access to all the interior parts of the valve, while the casing
remains fixed in position.
2) The internal diameter of the inlet shall be at least 64 mm.
3) The outlet shall have a bore of 70 mm and shall be flanged to mate with the flange of the
underground outlet connection specified in 6.1.3.
4) The dimensions of the spindle and valve cap shall conform to those given for the spindle and
cap of 65 mm class 16 valves of SANS 665-1.
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5) The seating face in the casing shall be machined and shall be of width at least 6 mm and
raised to a height of at least 2 mm above the surrounding body material.
6) The diameters of a valve clack and of its rubber sealing ring shall be such as to ensure a
mating surface that is at least 6 mm wide.
7) The outlet connection (female) shall be fixed or replaceable as required or shall be a twist
release type (i.e. cam release) unless otherwise specified (see annex A).

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Figure 1 Underground screw-down type hydrant valve

6.1.2 Gate valve outlet bends (see figure 2)

The inlet and outlet of an outlet bend shall be flanged to suit the flange of the gate valve
(see 6.1.1(a)) and the flange of the outlet connection specified in 6.1.3.

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Figure 2 Gate valve outlet bend

6.1.3 Underground hydrant valve outlet connections

The inlet of an outlet connection shall be furnished with a fixed or loose flange, as specified by the
purchaser (see annex A), and the outlet shall be of the bayonet, Vee-thread, or round thread type,
as specified by the purchaser (see annex A) and as shown in the appropriate of figures 3, 4, and 5.

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Figure 3 Bayonet type outlet

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Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 4 Vee-thread outlet

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Figure 5 Round thread outlet

6.1.4 Portable standpipes (see figure 6)

6.1.4.1 General
A standpipe shall be of nominal bore at least 60 mm and thickness at least 2 mm and shall have
inlet and outlet connections fixed to the pipe in an acceptable manner. The inlet connection shall be
of a bayonet type or a screw type (see 6.1.4.2), as specified by the purchaser (see annex A), and of
design such as to mate the appropriate outlet connection as in 6.1.3. The outlet connection shall be
as specified in 6.1.4.3.
6.1.4.2 Inlet connection
6.1.4.2.1 Bayonet type
Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser (see annex A), the mating threads on the bayonet pin
and on the inlet fitting shall be of nominal size 80 mm, having a pitch of 3 mm and complying with
the relevant requirements of SANS 1700-2-2. The length and position of the thread on the fitting
shall be such that
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a) with the pin in its lowest position with six full threads engaged, the distance between the top of
the pin and the seat of the fitting is not more than 40 mm, and
b) it is possible to screw the pin up through a distance (relative to the longitudinal axis of the
standpipe) of at least 25 mm without the number of engaged threads being less than six.
6.1.4.2.2 Screw type (see figures 4, 5, 6 and 7)
The thread on a screw type inlet shall be a two threads per inch round thread or a five threads
per inch Whitworth thread, as specified by the purchaser (see annex A), and the dimensions of the
thread shall conform to the appropriate values given in tables 2 and 3.
Table 2 Dimensions of round thread
(Basic form as in figure 7)
Dimensions in millimetres
2
3
Male thread
Female thread

1
Major diameter
Minor diameter

83

+0 , 00
0, 50

68 max.

84,5

+0 , 50
0, 00

70,5

+0 , 50
0, 00

Table 3 Dimensions of Vee thread

(Basic form is Whitworth 5 threads per inch)
1
Major diameter
Effective diameter
Minor diameter

Dimensions in millimetres
2
3
Male thread
Female thread
83

+0 , 00
0, 50

79,50
77

+0 , 00
0, 50

+0 , 00
0 , 50

84,5

+0 , 50
0, 00

80

+0 , 50
0, 00

77

+0 , 50
0, 00

6.1.4.3 Outlet connection

The outlet connection shall consist of one or two 65 mm instantaneous connections (the relevant
dimensions of which comply with those given in figure 8), as specified by the purchaser
(see annex A), and shall be fitted to the standpipe by means of either a female thread of nominal
size 65 mm and that complies with the relevant requirements of SANS 1109-1 (see figure 8) or an
acceptable swivel head arrangement.

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Figure 6 Round thread outlet

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Figure 7 Basic form of round thread

6.2 Above-ground type components

6.2.1 General
The direction of opening for an above-ground hydrant valve shall, unless otherwise specified by the
purchaser (see annex A), be clockwise.

6.2.2 Valve body

6.2.2.1 The inlet of the valve shall be of nominal size 80 mm and shall be flanged or threaded, as
specified by the purchaser (see annex A).
6.2.2.2 Flanges shall comply with the requirements given in EN 1092-1 or EN 1092-2, relevant to
the type of flange material, and a threaded inlet shall comply with the relevant requirements of
SANS 1109-1.
6.2.2.3 The outlet of the valve shall be upwards oblique, downwards oblique, right angle, or
straight-through pattern (see figure 9), as specified by the purchaser (see annex A).
6.2.2.4 The outlet shall have a bore of at least 60 mm and shall be furnished with one of the
following connections, as specified by the purchaser (see annex A):
a) a 65 mm instantaneous connection integrally cast with the body; or
b) a separate 65 mm instantaneous coupling or other connection, as relevant (see 6.2.7), screwed
onto the body (as shown in figure 8).

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Figure 8 Outlet connection/coupling

Figure 9(a)

Figure 9(b)

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Figure 9(c)
Figure 9 Typical outlet connections for above-ground hydrant valve

6.2.3 Valve spindle

For a fixed handwheel, the top of the spindle shall be plain, and for a tamperproof type handle, it
shall be sheathed. Unless otherwise required (see annex A), a sheath shall be fixed by means of a
peened pin.
Sheathed valve spindles shall be as shown in figure 10 and of the open type (as shown in figure 11)
or the shielded type (with the spindle not protruding beyond the sheath), as specified by the
purchaser (see annex A). The dimensions of the spindle and of the sheath shall conform to those
given in figure 10. The spindle shall have an Acme screw thread.

6.2.4 Valve clack

The clack shall be of a swivel type, fixed by means of a stainless steel circlip or by any other
acceptable stainless steel retainer.

6.2.5 Valve gland

The gland shall be designed for use with packing rings or O rings, as specified by the purchaser
(see annex A).

6.2.6 Operating device

The operating device shall be of the fixed wheel type (with rim and spokes and of outside diameter
150 mm 10 mm) or the tamperproof-key type (conforming to the requirements given in figure 12),
as specified by the purchaser (see annex A), and suitable to accept the appropriate spindle
(see 6.2.3).

6.2.7 Separate hydrant valve outlet coupling

A separate hydrant valve coupling shall have a female threaded inlet to suit the screwing of the
hydrant valve outlet (see 6.2.2.4 (b) and figure 8). Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser (see
annex A), the outlet of the coupling shall be of the 65 mm instantaneous type.

6.2.8 Hydrant valve outlet adapter

The adapter for a hydrant valve shall have an inlet of the type specified by the purchaser
(see annex A) and a 65 mm instantaneous outlet connection (see figure 13).

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Figure 10 Sheath spindle

Figure 11 Open type spindle

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Figure 12 Tamperproof type handle

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Figure 13 Hydrant outlet adapter

6.3 General components

6.3.1 Blank cap
A blank cap (male or female, as relevant) shall, when so specified by the purchaser (see annex A),
be furnished for each outlet, and the cap shall be fixed to the component by means of a chain.

6.3.2 Bolts and nuts

Except for special bolts and nuts, the design of which shall be such that they will ensure sturdy,
watertight and neat joints, bolts and nuts shall comply with the appropriate requirements of
SANS 1700 (all parts).

6.4 Finish
All metal components shall be free from burrs, pits, sharp edges, blow holes and plugged blow
holes, and the bores shall have a smooth finish. Feather edges (e.g. on round threads) shall have
been removed. The external surface of an above-ground hydrant valve shall be acceptably smooth,
clean, neat and free of scour marks and, when so required (see annex A), polished.

6.5 Burst resistance

When an above-ground hydrant valve is tested in accordance with 8.4, it shall not burst or suffer
any damage as would impair its normal operation.

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6.6 Marking
6.6.1 Each component shall be legibly marked (by stamping or embossing) with the manufacturer's
name, trade name, or trademark.

6.6.2 The direction of opening of an above-ground hydrant valve shall be marked (with words and
arrows either indented 2 mm or raised 1 mm) on the surface of the handwheel or handle (as
relevant).

7 Performance requirements
7.1 Capacity of valves
When tested in accordance with 8.2 at an inlet pressure of 150 kPa, a hydrant valve shall deliver at
least 1 200 L of water per minute.

7.2 Resistance to hydraulic pressure

When a component is tested in accordance with 8.3 at a water pressure of 2 000 kPa,
a) the body of the component shall withstand the water pressure without leaking, distorting, or
breaking, and
b) in the case of a valve,
1) there shall be no sticking, jamming, or binding of the spindle, and
2) the seat shall not leak or weep.

8 Inspection and methods of test

8.1 Inspection
Visually examine and measure the component for compliance with the appropriate requirements of
clauses 6 and 7 for which tests to assess compliance are not given in 8.2 to 8.4 (inclusive).

8.2 Capacity test for valves

Connect the inlet of the valve to a suitable water supply and, with the valve in the open position,
increase the inlet water pressure to 150 kPa. Measure the rate of delivery and check for compliance
with 7.1.

8.3 Pressure test for components

8.3.1 Connect the inlet of the valve to a suitable water supply.
8.3.2 In the case of valves, with the gate or clack (as relevant) in the open position, fill the
component with water, ensuring that all air is expelled.

8.3.3 Blank off the outlet, apply a hydraulic pressure of 2 000 kPa, and maintain this pressure for
5 min.

8.3.4 While under pressure, check the body for compliance with 7.2(a).

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8.3.5

Without reducing the pressure, close and open the valve and check the spindle for
compliance with 7.2 (b)(1).

8.3.6 Completely close the valve by hand and, without reducing the pressure, remove the blank
from the outlet and check the seat for compliance with 7.2 (b)(2).

8.4 Burst test for above ground-hydrant valves

8.4.1 Apparatus
8.4.1.1 Hydraulic pump, capable of producing a static pressure of 5 000 kPa.
8.4.1.2 Pressure gauge.
8.4.1.3 Male component of a hose coupling, that complies with the relevant requirements of
SANS 1128-2 and blanked off on its tail.

8.4.2 Procedure
8.4.2.1 Assemble the male component to the outlet of the valve under test and connect the inlet to
the pump.
8.4.2.2 Fill the valve with water, ensuring that no air is occluded.
8.4.2.3 Open the valve and increase the water pressure to 5 000 kPa, and maintain this pressure
for 5 min.
8.4.2.4 Inspect the valve for compliance with the requirements of 6.5.

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Annex A
(normative)

Notes to purchasers
The following requirements shall be specified in tender invitations and in each order or contract:
a) the type(s) of components required (see 4.1 and 4.2);
b) in the case of underground type components and, when and as relevant,
1) the type of valve required and, when relevant, its opening direction (see 6.1.1),
2) the type of outlet connection required (see 6.1.1),
3) whether a fixed or loose flange is required on the inlet (see 6.1.3),
4) the type of outlet (see 6.1.3),
5) the type of inlet connection on portable standpipes and, when relevant, the type of thread (see
6.1.4.1 and 6.1.4.2),
6) whether one or two outlet connections are required on portable standpipes (see 6.1.4.3);
c) in the case of above-ground type components and, when and as relevant,
1) the opening direction of the valve (see 6.2.1),
2) the type of valve inlet (see 6.2.2.1),
3) the type of valve outlet (see 6.2.2.3),
4) the type of connection for the valve outlet (see 6.2.2.4),
5) whether the top of the spindle should be open or shielded, (see 6.2.3),
6) whether packing rings or O rings are required (see 6.2.5),
7) the type of operating device (see 6.2.6),
8) when relevant, the type of coupling outlet (see 6.2.7),
9) the type of adapter inlet (see 6.2.8);
d) when relevant, that blank caps shall be supplied (see 6.3.1); and
e) when relevant, that the external surfaces of the above-ground hydrant valves shall be polished
(see 6.4).

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Annex B
(informative)

Quality verification of firefighting equipment

When a purchaser requires ongoing verification of the quality of firefighting equipment, it is suggested
that instead of concentrating solely on evaluation of the final product, he also direct his attention to the
manufacturers quality system. In this connection, it should be noted that SANS 9001 covers the
provisions of an integrated quality system.

Bibliography
SANS 9001/ISO 9001, Quality management systems Requirements.

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