BIC Hydrant Landing Valve BSP Male Inlet
$278.00
Brass fire hydrant landing valve with BSP Male inlet. BIC coupling coupling. Brass construction. Compliant with AS 2419.
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Description
A BIC hydrant landing valve in brass, signal red finish, with BSP Male inlet. The valve connects a building’s fire main to the fire brigade attack hose via a BIC (British Instantaneous Coupling) outlet — the coupling standard used in Tasmania and other jurisdictions where BIC specification applies. The 65mm BSP Male inlet screws into a BSP Female socket on the building’s threaded-pipe fire main. Includes a plastic blanking plug.
For buildings in Tasmania or other BIC-specification jurisdictions with threaded-pipe fire main systems, the HHVBICBSP provides a BSP Male inlet and BIC outlet coupling. For grooved-pipe installations, use the Roll Groove inlet version (HHVBICRG). Both versions provide the same BIC outlet coupling for fire brigade attack hose connection.
Key Features
- BIC (British Instantaneous Coupling) outlet — standard TFS/BIC hose coupling
- 65mm BSP Male inlet — connects to BSP Female socket in threaded fire main pipe
- Brass construction, signal red finish
- Plastic blanking plug included
Technical Specifications
- SKU: HHVBICBSP
- Construction: Brass
- Finish: Signal red
- Inlet connection: 65mm BSP Male
- Outlet connection: BIC (British Instantaneous Coupling)
- Includes: Plastic blanking plug
Compliance & Installation
Installed as part of a building fire hydrant system in accordance with AS 2419.1. Must be installed by a licensed fire protection contractor. Ongoing maintenance under AS 1851. Confirm the BIC coupling requirement with the applicable fire authority before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where This Landing Valve Is Used
- Buildings in Tasmania with BSP threaded-pipe fire main systems requiring BIC outlet coupling
- Other jurisdictions where BIC coupling is the nominated fire authority standard
- Replacement of existing BSP Male inlet BIC landing valves in building fire main upgrades
- New fire hydrant system installations in Tasmania with threaded-pipe configuration
Is BIC the same as British Instantaneous Coupling?
Yes — BIC stands for British Instantaneous Coupling. It is a hose coupling standard originating from the UK fire service, using a cam-and-groove mechanism for quick connection without tools. The Tasmania Fire Service uses BIC coupling as its standard for building fire hydrant outlet connections. The BIC coupling is not interchangeable with Storz, NSW, MFB, CFA or QRT couplings.
What is the difference between the BIC BSP Male and the BIC Roll Groove landing valve?
The BIC outlet coupling is the same on both. The BSP Male inlet (HHVBICBSP) connects to a BSP Female threaded pipe socket. The Roll Groove inlet (HHVBICRG) connects to a grooved pipe. Choose the inlet type that matches the building’s fire main pipe system. Both provide the same BIC outlet function.
Which states in Australia use BIC coupling for fire hydrant systems?
BIC coupling is primarily associated with the Tasmania Fire Service (TFS). It has also been used historically in some Western Australian and other installations where British-standard fire service equipment was adopted. For any building project, confirm the required coupling standard with the fire authority for that specific location — do not assume coupling requirements based on general state associations without checking the current specification.
Can I use a BIC landing valve in a building if I also need to meet interstate standards?
No — a landing valve can only have one outlet coupling type. If a building needs to accommodate both Tasmanian BIC requirements and requirements from another state or authority, each landing valve at each location must use the coupling type for that jurisdiction. Cross-jurisdiction buildings are unusual for fire hydrant purposes but if they arise, the fire protection engineer will specify the correct coupling type for each building location.
What is the maintenance requirement for a BIC landing valve?
The same as for any landing valve — AS 1851 annual inspection covering valve operation, blanking plug condition, gland condition, and flow testing at specified intervals. The BIC coupling outlet should be checked for damage, debris in the coupling and correct blanking plug seating at each inspection. A damaged or missing blanking plug allows debris to enter the coupling, which could prevent a fast clean connection by fire brigade personnel in an emergency.
