NSW Hydrant Landing Valve BSP Male Inlet

Description

An NSW 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 NSW outlet coupling — the standard used by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) for fire hydrant installations. 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 NSW buildings with threaded-pipe fire main systems, the HHVNSWBSP provides a BSP Male inlet and NSW outlet coupling in a single valve body. The inlet connects directly to the threaded pipe socket; the outlet provides the NSW coupling for fire brigade hose connection.

Key Features

• NSW outlet coupling — standard FRNSW hose coupling for NSW 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: HHVNSWBSP
• Construction: Brass
• Finish: Signal red
• Inlet connection: 65mm BSP Male
• Outlet connection: NSW
• 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. Choose BSP Male inlet where the fire main pipe has a BSP Female threaded socket at the connection point. For grooved pipe installations, use the RG inlet version (HHVNSWRG).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where This Landing Valve Is Used

• NSW commercial and industrial buildings with BSP threaded pipe fire main systems requiring NSW coupling
• Multi-storey buildings with threaded fire main risers and NSW-outlet landing valve points
• Replacement of existing BSP Male inlet NSW landing valves in NSW building fire main upgrades
• New fire hydrant system installations in NSW with threaded-pipe configuration

Should I choose the NSW coupling or the Storz coupling for a NSW building?

The choice depends on the building’s fire protection specification and the FRNSW or Agreed Technical Requirements (ATR) for the building. FRNSW has historically used both NSW and Storz couplings depending on the building type, design era and specific ATR. Modern NSW commercial buildings are often specified with Storz coupling under current FRNSW requirements, but existing buildings may retain NSW coupling as the specified standard. Your fire protection designer or contractor will confirm the correct coupling type for your specific building. Do not substitute one for the other without confirming the applicable specification.

Can I use this valve if the building is registered in ACT?

The ACT (Australian Capital Territory) uses its own fire authority (ACT Fire and Rescue — ACTFR), which has its own coupling specifications. While ACTFR and FRNSW have some commonality, the specific coupling requirement for an ACT building should be confirmed with the building’s fire protection designer or ACTFR directly. Do not assume the NSW coupling is correct for an ACT building without confirmation from the applicable fire authority.

What is the maintenance interval for fire hydrant landing valves?

AS 1851 specifies routine inspection at annual intervals (or more frequently as required), covering valve operation, blanking cap condition, gland condition, and visible damage or corrosion. Flow testing is required at specified longer intervals. All maintenance must be carried out by a licensed fire protection contractor and documented in the building’s fire safety log. Building owners are responsible for ensuring AS 1851 compliance is maintained and that defects identified during inspection are rectified promptly.

How do I identify the coupling type on an existing landing valve?

The outlet coupling profile is the key identifier. NSW coupling has a distinctive oblique, swept profile with specific interlocking lugs. Storz coupling is symmetrical with a twist-lock mechanism. If you are replacing an existing valve, photograph the existing coupling or have a licensed fire protection contractor confirm the type before ordering. Installing the wrong coupling type will mean the fire brigade cannot connect their hoses.

Does this valve come with an adaptor?

The NSW BSP Male inlet valve does not include a Storz adaptor — the NSW coupling outlet does not use a Storz adaptor. The valve includes a plastic NSW blanking cap only. If your installation requires a Storz outlet, order the STORZ BSP Male inlet version (HHVSTZBSP) instead — that valve includes the Forged Aluminium Alloy NEN 3374 Storz adaptor.