MFB Hydrant Landing Valve BSP Male Inlet

Description

An MFB 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 an MFB outlet coupling — the standard used by Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), formerly the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB), for fire hydrant installations in metropolitan Melbourne. The 65mm BSP Male inlet screws into a BSP Female socket on the building’s threaded-pipe fire main. Includes a plastic blanking cap.

For Melbourne metropolitan buildings with threaded-pipe fire main systems, the HHVMFBBSP provides a BSP Male inlet and MFB outlet coupling in a single valve body. Select the BSP Male inlet version where the fire main has a BSP threaded socket at the connection point; use the Roll Groove version (HHVMFBRG) for grooved pipe installations.

Key Features

• MFB outlet coupling — standard FRV/MFB hose coupling for metropolitan Melbourne hydrant installations
• 65mm BSP Male inlet — connects to BSP Female socket in threaded fire main pipe
• Brass construction, signal red finish
• Plastic blanking cap included

Technical Specifications

• SKU: HHVMFBBSP
• Construction: Brass
• Finish: Signal red
• Inlet connection: 65mm BSP Male
• Outlet connection: MFB
• 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 maintenance under AS 1851. Confirm the fire authority (FRV vs CFA) for the building’s location before ordering — MFB coupling is required in the FRV metropolitan area; CFA coupling is required in CFA response areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where This Landing Valve Is Used

• Commercial and industrial buildings in the FRV metropolitan Melbourne area with BSP threaded-pipe fire mains
• Multi-storey Melbourne buildings with threaded fire main risers requiring MFB outlet coupling
• Replacement of existing BSP Male inlet MFB landing valves in building fire main upgrades
• New fire hydrant system installations in Melbourne requiring FRV/MFB-compatible coupling with BSP inlet

Is MFB coupling still the correct standard now that MFB has become FRV?

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) replaced the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) as the fire authority for metropolitan Melbourne from 2020. The “MFB” coupling standard refers to the physical coupling design, not the organisation’s current name. FRV continues to use the same coupling standard formerly associated with MFB — the coupling geometry has not changed with the organisational name change. Buildings in the FRV metropolitan area should still use MFB-pattern couplings on their landing valves. The product is correctly identified as “MFB coupling” as the technical standard designation.

What is the boundary between FRV and CFA response areas?

The FRV/CFA boundary broadly follows the outer metropolitan Melbourne urban edge, but it is complex and changes over time as Melbourne expands. For any building project where you are uncertain about the responding fire authority, check with the local council building department, confirm with the fire authorities directly, or engage a fire protection engineer who will specify the correct coupling type in the fire protection design documentation. For existing buildings, match the coupling type of the existing installed valves unless you have confirmed a change is required.

Can I get the MFB BSP Male valve in bulk quantities?

Yes — landing valves are available in single units and in box quantities (4 per box). For volume orders for multi-storey building projects or multiple buildings, contact us for pricing and delivery lead times. Confirm the complete valve schedule (inlet type, outlet coupling, quantity per floor) before placing a volume order to avoid having to return incorrect specifications.

What is the difference between the MFB BSP Male inlet valve and the MFB Roll Groove valve?

The MFB outlet coupling is identical on both — the difference is only the inlet connection. The BSP Male inlet (HHVMFBBSP) connects to a BSP Female threaded pipe socket. The Roll Groove inlet (HHVMFBRG) connects to a grooved pipe via a mechanical coupling clamp. Choose based on the building’s fire main pipe type. Both meet the FRV/MFB coupling specification for the outlet.

How do I confirm the valve is installed correctly?

After installation by a licensed fire protection contractor, the system must be commissioned and tested in accordance with AS 2419.1. The commissioning test confirms that each landing valve operates correctly, the system achieves the required flow and pressure at each landing valve point, and all couplings and blanking caps are properly installed. The contractor will issue a commissioning certificate. Subsequent AS 1851 inspections confirm ongoing compliance.