FprEN 15767-3:2026

• Abstract:

  In addition to the requirements given in EN 15767-1, this document is applicable to devices designed for aspirating air and projecting low expansion foam and, in some cases, inducting foam concentrate. It specifies requirements for safety, performance, classification and designation, as well as test methods, instructions for use and maintenance and marking.; This document is not applicable to foam devices that are manufactured before its date of publication.

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 19-Jul-2026
• ICS: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 192 - Fire service equipment
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 192/WG 8 - Hand-held branchpipes for fire service use
• Current Stage: 6055 - CEN Ratification completed (DOR) - Publishing
• Start Date: 22-Jun-2026
• Due Date: 15-Dec-2026
• Completion Date: 22-Jun-2026
• Directive: Not Harmonized2023/1230 - Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2023 on machinery and repealing Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 73/361/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)
• Mandate: M/605 - COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 20.1.2025 on a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardization and to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization as regards machinery and related products in support of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council
• Ref Project: kSIST FprEN 15767-3:2026 - Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support operations - Portable monitors - Part 3: Foam devices

• Revises: EN 15767-3:2010 - Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents supplied by fire fighting pumps - Portable monitors - Part 3: Foam devices
• Effective Date: 02-Oct-2024

Overview

FprEN 15767-3:2026, developed by CEN, establishes comprehensive requirements for portable foam devices used in firefighting support operations. This part of the standard applies to devices intended for aspirating air, projecting low-expansion foam, and, where necessary, inducting foam concentrate. Building upon EN 15767-1, this document specifies demands for safety, performance, classification, and marking, and also covers test methods, instructions for use and maintenance, as well as product identification.

Specifically, this standard addresses modern safety and performance needs, ensuring that portable monitors for foam delivery in fire scenarios meet a harmonized set of criteria. It is not applicable to foam devices manufactured before its publication date.

Key Topics

• Safety and Performance Requirements

  • Devices must comply with strict criteria for mechanical and hydraulic performance under operational conditions.
  • Testing includes heat and frost resistance, effective throw distance, and spray pattern verification.

• Device Classifications and Designations

  • Different types of foam devices are defined (foam nozzles, foam tubes, self-inducting nozzles, foam attachments).
  • Specific requirements for key components such as inducting systems, metering devices, and spreaders.

• Testing and Verification

  • Standardized test methods for device mass, operating torques, flow rates, and effective throw.
  • Detailed guidance on acceptance testing and documentation.

• Instructions and Marking

  • Mandatory inclusion of comprehensive instruction and maintenance handbooks, both in physical and digital formats.
  • Devices must carry permanent markings indicating manufacturer, serial number, pressures, flow positions, and standard reference.

Applications

The scope and structure of FprEN 15767-3:2026 ensure relevance for a range of practical firefighting applications:

• Municipal and Industrial Fire Brigades

  • Reliable and safe deployment of low-expansion foam in emergency and routine operations.
  • Standardized equipment operation regardless of location, promoting operational efficiency.

• Emergency Response Training

  • Clear definitions, marking, and unified operation enhance safety and usability during high-stress situations.
  • Ergonomically designed devices suited for use with standard firefighter gloves.

• Procurement and Inspection

  • Assists organizations and regulatory authorities in specifying, selecting, and accepting compliant foam devices.
  • Minimizes risk by enforcing conformity to standardized test procedures and performance data.

• Maintenance and Lifecycle Management

  • Standardized documentation (instructions and maintenance handbooks) ensures correct upkeep and troubleshooting.
  • Traceable marking supports efficient asset tracking and replacement planning.

Related Standards

Organizations and professionals working with portable firefighting monitors should also be familiar with these related standards:

• EN 15767-1: General requirements for portable monitor assemblies, forming the baseline for all device-specific parts.
• EN 15767-2: Focuses on water nozzles for portable monitors, complementary to foam devices.
• EN 1568-1:2018: Specifies requirements for foam concentrates, essential for selecting compatible extinguishing agents.
• EN 659: Protective gloves for firefighters, referenced for ergonomic considerations.
• ISO 228-1 & ISO 228-2: Pipe thread specifications and verification, relevant for device connections and fittings.

By adhering to FprEN 15767-3:2026, manufacturers, fire brigades, and procurement bodies ensure compatibility, safety, and optimal performance of portable foam devices in critical firefighting operations.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 15767-3:2025
01-september-2025
Prenosna oprema za črpanje in uporabo gasilnega sredstva in podporne gasilske
operacije - Prenosni monitorji - 3. del: Gasilno sredstvo - pena
Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support
operations - Portable monitors - Part 3: Foam devices
Tragbare Geräte zum Ausbringen von Löschmitteln und zur Unterstützung der
Brandbekämpfung - Tragbare Wasserwerfer - Teil 3: Schaumdüsen
Equipement portable pour la projection d'agents d'extinction et les opérations de soutien
à la lutte contre les incendies - Lances-canon portables - Partie 3: Dispositifs pour la
mousse
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 15767-3
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
oSIST prEN 15767-3:2025 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

oSIST prEN 15767-3:2025
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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 15767-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2025
ICS 13.220.10 Will supersede EN 15767-3:2010
English Version
Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents
and firefighting support operations - Portable monitors -
Part 3: Foam devices
Equipement portable pour la projection d'agents Tragbare Geräte zum Ausbringen von Löschmitteln
d'extinction et les opérations de soutien à la lutte und zur Unterstützung der Brandbekämpfung -
contre les incendies - Lances--canon portables - Partie Tragbare Wasserwerfer - Teil 3: Schaumdüsen
3: Dispositifs pour la mousse
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CEN/TC 192.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Requirements and verification . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Mechanical characteristics . 6
4.2.1 Mass . 6
4.2.2 Operating and handling elements . 7
4.2.3 Flow adjustment positions . 7
4.2.4 Jet adjustment positions . 7
4.3 Materials . 7
4.4 Hydraulic characteristics . 8
4.4.1 Pressures . 8
4.4.2 Flowrates . 8
4.4.3 Effective throw . 8
4.4.4 Spray jet . 10
4.4.5 Sensitivity to heat . 10
4.4.6 Sensitivity to frost . 10
5 Information for use . 11
5.1 Instruction and maintenance handbook . 11
5.1.1 General . 11
5.1.2 Instruction handbook . 11
5.1.3 Maintenance handbook . 11
5.2 Marking . 11
Annex A (informative) Acceptance test on delivery . 12
Annex B (normative) Datasheet for foam devices . 13
Annex C (informative) Example of completed datasheet for water nozzles . 16
Bibliography . 19

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European foreword
This document (prEN 15767-3:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 192 “Fire
service equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 15767-3:2010.
prEN 15767-3:2024 includes the following significant changes with respect to EN 15767-3:2010:
— the title has been amended;
— definition of “foam nozzle” has been added (see 3.3.1);
— “foam cannon” has been replaced with “foam tube” (see 3.3.2);
— maximum flow Q , has been deleted;
max
— according to current rules for drafting standard, notes containing the words “should” and “may” have
been transformed into normative text;
— all general requirements have been placed in a new 4.1 “General”;
— information about the viscosity of the foam concentrate shall be given (see 4.1 and 5.1.2);
— each verification has been placed under the corresponding requirement (see Clause 4);
— water nozzles shall be ergonomically designed (see 4.1 – should replaced by shall);
— missing requirements have been added in 4.4.5 and 4.4.6;
— missing verification have been added in 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4 and 4.3;
— Table 1 “Maximum mass” has been amended;
— informative Annex A on “Effects of the foam concentrate on the performance of the foam devices” has
been deleted;
— improvement of the wording/editorial changes.
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1 Scope
In addition to the requirements given in EN 15767-1, this document applies to devices designed for
aspirating air and projecting low expansion foam and, in some cases, inducting foam concentrate. It
specifies requirements for safety, performance, classification and designation, as well as test methods,
instructions for use and maintenance and marking.
This document is not applicable to water nozzles that are manufactured before its date of publication.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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.
1 )
EN 15767-1, , Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support
operations — Portable monitors — Part 1: General requirements for portable monitor assemblies
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the definitions given in EN 15767-1 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
foam concentrate
liquid which is diluted with water to produce foam solution
[EN 1568-1:2018, 3.7 without the note]
3.2
foam solution
solution of foam concentrate in water
[EN 1568-1:2018, 3.8]
3.3
foam device
device designed for aspirating air and projecting foam and, in some cases, inducting foam concentrate
Note 1 to entry: Several types of foam devices are described from 3.3.1 to 3.3.3.
3.3.1
foam nozzle
water nozzle with or without inducing system that transforms the foam solution pressure into velocity
to produce a coherent stream of firefighting foam
Note 1 to entry: Water nozzle is defined in EN 15767-2.

Under revision.
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3.3.2
foam tube
device that transforms the foam solution pressure into velocity and mixes air with the foam solution to
produce a coherent stream of firefighting foam in a tube
3.3.3
self-inducting nozzle
water nozzle equipped with a self-inducting system
Note 1 to entry: Water nozzle is defined in EN 15767-2.
3.3.4
foam attachment
device fitted to a water nozzle or a self-inducting nozzle that mixes air with the foam solution to produce
firefighting foam
3.4
pick-up tube
non collapsible tube for transferring the foam concentrate to the inducting system
3.5
inducting system
device for mixing foam concentrate with water at a set rate
3.6
self-inducting system
inducting system integrated into a foam device
3.7
spreader
device to modify the shape of the foam stream into a flat spray
3.8
induction rate
ratio of foam concentrate to the foam solution
3.9
metering device
device controlling the induction rate
3.10
expansion
expansion value
expansion ratio
ratio of the volume of foam to the volume of the foam solution from which it was made
[SOURCE: EN 1568-1:2018, 3.2]
3.11
low expansion foam
foam which has an expansion ratio less than 20
[SOURCE: EN 1568-1:2018, 3.3]
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