CFA Hydrant Landing Valve RG / BSP Female Inlet
$249.00
Brass fire hydrant landing valve with RG/BSP Female inlet. CFA coupling coupling. Brass construction. Compliant with AS 2419.
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Description
A CFA hydrant landing valve in brass, signal red finish, with Roll Groove / BSP Female inlet. The valve connects a building’s fire main to the fire brigade attack hose via a CFA outlet coupling — the standard used by the Country Fire Authority (CFA) for fire hydrant installations in CFA response areas across Victoria. Roll Groove inlet suits 80mm grooved pipe; BSP Female inlet suits 65mm BSP threaded pipe. Includes a plastic blanking cap.
The CFA covers the outer metropolitan suburbs and regional Victoria — areas outside the FRV (Fire Rescue Victoria) metropolitan boundary. Buildings in CFA response areas require CFA-compatible outlet couplings on landing valves so that CFA personnel can connect attack hoses on arrival. The CFA coupling is distinct from the MFB coupling used in metropolitan Melbourne and cannot be substituted for it.
Key Features
- CFA outlet coupling — standard Country Fire Authority hose coupling for Victoria’s CFA response areas
- Roll Groove inlet (80mm) or BSP Female inlet (65mm) — suits grooved and threaded pipe systems
- Brass construction — durable, corrosion-resistant for long-term fire main installation
- Signal red finish — standard colour identification for fire fighting equipment
- Plastic blanking cap included
Technical Specifications
- SKU: HHVCFARG
- Construction: Brass
- Finish: Signal red
- Inlet connection: 80mm Roll Groove / 65mm BSP Female
- Outlet connection: CFA
- Includes: Plastic blanking cap
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 inspection and maintenance under AS 1851. Confirm the applicable fire authority (CFA vs FRV) for the building’s location before ordering — the CFA and MFB coupling standards are different and not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where This Landing Valve Is Used
- Commercial and industrial buildings in CFA response areas of Victoria
- Regional Victorian buildings with internal fire hydrant systems
- Outer metropolitan Melbourne buildings in the CFA (not FRV) response zone
- Multi-storey buildings in CFA areas with fire main riser and landing valve systems
- Replacement of existing CFA-outlet landing valves in building fire main upgrades
How do I know if my building is in a CFA or FRV response area?
The CFA/FRV boundary in Victoria broadly follows the metropolitan Melbourne urban edge, though the exact boundary is complex and there are areas where boundaries overlap or change over time. The most reliable way to confirm the responding fire authority for your building is to check with your local council building department, the building’s fire protection engineer, or the fire authority directly. The building permit and FCC documentation for new buildings will specify the applicable fire authority. For existing buildings, the existing landing valve coupling type should match the response authority — if the existing valves have CFA couplings, the replacement should also be CFA.
Is the CFA coupling interchangeable with MFB coupling?
No — the CFA and MFB couplings are different designs and are not interchangeable. A CFA outlet coupling will not accept an MFB attack hose fitting, and vice versa. Installing the wrong coupling type means the responding fire brigade cannot connect their hoses to the building’s fire hydrant system. Always confirm which fire authority responds to your building and install the matching coupling type.
What happens if I install the wrong coupling type?
If the landing valve outlet coupling does not match the responding fire authority’s hose fitting standard, the fire brigade cannot connect their attack hoses to the system at all during a building fire. This is a serious life safety risk and also a building compliance failure. The building owner is responsible for ensuring the fire hydrant system meets the requirements of the applicable fire authority. In a fire brigade audit or annual hydrant test, incorrect coupling types will be identified as defects requiring rectification.
Can I order CFA coupling valves in quantity for a regional Victorian development?
Yes — landing valves are available in single units and in box quantities (4 per box). For commercial developments or multi-site building programs, contact us for volume pricing and delivery options. For a regional Victorian project in a CFA response area, confirm the coupling specification in the fire protection design documentation before placing a volume order.
What is the difference between a landing valve and a fire hydrant booster?
A fire hydrant landing valve is an attack hose connection point inside a building — it allows the fire brigade to connect attack hoses to the building’s internal fire main on each floor or at designated attack points. A fire hydrant booster (or booster inlet) is a connection point on the outside of the building, allowing the fire brigade to connect a pumper truck to the building’s fire main and boost the supply pressure. Both are part of the same fire hydrant system under AS 2419.1, but they serve different functions. The landing valve is the internal attack connection; the booster inlet is the external supply connection.
