oSIST prEN 15182-2:2026

• Abstract:

  In addition to the common requirements given in EN 15182 1, this document specifies the specific safety and performance requirements and the corresponding test methods, applicable to hand-held combination branchpipes (nozzles), with a nominal pressure of 16 bar (1,6 MPa) PN 16, with a maximum flow rate up to 1 000 l/min at a reference pressure of 6 bar (0,6 MPa).

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 23-Dec-2026
• ICS: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting
• Technical Committee: POZ - Požarna varnost
• Current Stage: 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 08-Oct-2026
• Due Date: 25-Feb-2027
• Ref Project: prEN 15182-2 - Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support operations - Hand-held branchpipes for fire service use - Part 2: Combination branchpipes PN 16

• Revises: SIST EN 15182-2:2019 - Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents supplied by firefighting pumps - Hand-held branchpipes for fire service use - Part 2: Combination branchpipes PN 16
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2026

oSIST prEN 15182-2:2026 is the Slovenian adoption of the draft European Standard prEN 15182-2 from CEN. It specifies the safety and performance requirements, together with the test methods, for hand-held combination branchpipes for fire service use, PN 16, up to 1 000 l/min at a reference pressure of 6 bar. It is the document to use when a manufacturer, test lab, fire service, or buyer needs a common technical basis for this nozzle type.

What does oSIST prEN 15182-2:2026 specify?

oSIST prEN 15182-2:2026 covers hand-held combination branchpipes for fire service use with nominal pressure PN 16. The scope ties the document to the common requirements in EN 15182-1 and then adds the specific safety, performance, and test methods for this part.

The document is organized into:

• Clause 1 Scope
• Clause 2 Normative references
• Clause 3 Terms and definitions
• Clause 4 Requirements and verification

Clause 4 is the core of the standard. It covers general provisions, mechanical characteristics, hydraulic characteristics, leak-tightness, and hydrostatic behaviour. Clause 4.1 also links the classification of branchpipes to Annex A of EN 15182-1:2026, and Clause 4.3.4 refers to Annex C of EN 15182-1:2026 for the graphic presentation of pressure-control data.

What are the key requirements of oSIST prEN 15182-2:2026?

General and mechanical requirements

• Clause 4.1 requires the branchpipes to comply with EN 15182-1, and it states that all tests in this document are type tests. In practice, this means the standard is used for design verification, not routine spot checks.
• Clause 4.1 also warns that PN 16 branchpipes shall not be used above 16 bar. This matters for marking, instruction, and operational limits.
• Clause 4.2.1 limits dimensions and mass according to the maximum flow rate. For the reader, this is the handling and packing constraint that affects ergonomics, hose team work, and special-purpose designs.
• Clause 4.2.2 sets limits for operating torques and for the force needed to move rotating elements with detents. It also requires the closed position to be clearly identifiable and the branchpipe to be openable in the wide spray position, which helps gloved use and fast operation.

Flow, spray pattern, and hydraulic performance

• Clause 4.2.3 requires any flow settings to be easy to identify both visually and mechanically, and it limits the rotation needed for flow adjustment. This makes the selected setting clear to the user during firefighting.
• Clause 4.2.4 requires clear marking of adjustable jet positions, a narrow spray jet position that can be identified by sight and touch, and a wide spray jet of at least 100°. The test uses a coloured target arrangement, so the branchpipe has to show the expected jet coverage, not just a nominal setting.
• Clause 4.3.2 requires flow rate checks at straight jet and at maximum spray angle, at the reference pressure. The point in practice is that the declared flow must be verifiable in the operating positions that users actually use.
• Clause 4.3.3 requires effective throw to be demonstrated for each flow setting above 50 l/min at straight jet, under defined test conditions. The instruction handbook must state the maximum throw, so users and specifiers can compare reach against the job need.

Control, leakage, and pressure resistance

• Clause 4.3.4 covers type 4 branchpipes with integrated pressure control. The document requires a stated regulation range and limits the pressure deviation from the median pressure.
• Clause 4.3.5 covers type 5 branchpipes with automatic integrated flow control. The document requires a stated regulation range and limits how far the flow may deviate from the median flow across the pressure range.
• Clauses 4.4 and 4.5 require leak-tightness in closed and open conditions and resistance to water hammer. In practice, the branchpipe must not show visible leakage and must survive the hydrostatic sequence without rupture.

What terms does oSIST prEN 15182-2:2026 define?

• Combination branchpipe - a branchpipe with a shut-off device and an adjustable pattern.
• Combination branchpipe - type 4 - an automatic pressure branchpipe with an integrated pressure control device.
• Combination branchpipe - type 5 - an automatic flow branchpipe with an integrated flow control device.
• Narrow spray jet - the intermediate position between straight jet and wide spray jet, giving both throw and protection.
• Wide spray jet - the jet position intended to protect the operator(s).
• Haptical device - a single mechanical device that engages detents.
• Test pressure (p_t) - the static pressure used for leakage tests.

Who uses oSIST prEN 15182-2:2026?

oSIST prEN 15182-2:2026 is used by fire and rescue equipment manufacturers, testing laboratories, fire services, procurement teams, and quality managers. They use it to specify nozzle performance, verify flow and spray behaviour, check handling and leakage, and document compliance for tendering, type testing, and acceptance.

What changed in oSIST prEN 15182-2:2026 from the previous edition?

oSIST prEN 15182-2:2026 will supersede EN 15182-2:2019. The foreword states these significant changes:

• the first part of the title has been changed
• the scope wording has been updated
• definitions 3.1.4.1, 3.1.4.2, and 3.1.5 have been updated
• definition 3.5 has been added
• Clause 4.1 has been updated
• Clause 4.3.5 verification has been updated
• editorial wording has been improved

Which standards are used with oSIST prEN 15182-2:2026?

The normative reference is EN 15182-1:2026, which provides the common requirements for hand-held branchpipes for fire service use. It also supplies the classification basis in Annex A, and Clause 4.3.4 refers to Annex C for the graphic format used to present pressure-control information.

What does the oSIST prEN 15182-2:2026 document contain?

The document contains the requirements and verification methods that support type testing of PN 16 combination branchpipes. It includes procedures for checking dimensions, mass, operating torques, spray positions, flow rates, effective throw, pressure control, leak-tightness, and hydrostatic behaviour.

It also uses three measurement figures and three tables to support testing and reporting. The figures show the spray-angle setup and the effective-throw arrangement, while the tables set out the size/mass limits, operating torque limits, and the coloured zone geometry used for spray-angle verification.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2026
Prenosna oprema za črpanje in uporabo gasilnega sredstva in podporne operacije
gašenja - Gasilski ročniki - 2. del: Kombinirani ročniki PN 16
Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support
operations - Hand-held branchpipes for fire service use - Part 2: Combination
branchpipes PN 16
Tragbare Geräte zum Ausbringen von Löschmitteln und zur Unterstützung der
Brandbekämpfung - Strahlrohre für die Brandbekämpfung - Teil 2: Hohlstrahlrohre PN 16
Equipement portable de projection d’agents d’extinction et les opérations de soutien à la
lutte contre les incendies — Lances à main destinées aux services d'incendie et de
secours — Partie 2 : Lances combinées PN 16
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 15182-2
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2026
ICS Will supersede EN 15182-2:2019
English Version
Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents
and firefighting support operations - Hand-held
branchpipes for fire service use - Part 2: Combination
branchpipes PN 16
Equipement portable de 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 à main destinées aux Strahlrohre für die Brandbekämpfung - Teil 2:
services d'incendie et de secours - Partie 2 : Lances Hohlstrahlrohre PN 16
combinées PN 16
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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 . 5
4.1 General . 5
4.2 Mechanical characteristics . 6
4.2.1 Dimensions and mass . 6
4.2.2 Operating and handling elements . 7
4.2.3 Flow adjustment positions . 8
4.2.4 Jet spray angles and adjustment positions . 8
4.3 Hydraulic characteristics . 11
4.3.1 General . 11
4.3.2 Flow rates . 11
4.3.3 Effective throw . 12
4.3.4 Pressure control test for type 4 branchpipes . 13
4.3.5 Flow control test for type 5 branchpipes . 13
4.4 Leak-tightness. 14
4.5 Hydrostatic behaviour . 14

European foreword
This document (prEN 15182-2:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 192 “Fire and
rescue service equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 15182-2:2019.
EN 15182-2:2019:
— the first part of the title of the standard has been changed;
— scope: new wording;
— definitions 3.1.4.1 (combination branchpipe – type 4.1), 3.1.4.2 (combination branchpipe – type 4.2)
and 3.1.5 (combination branchpipe – type 5) have been updated;
— definition 3.5 has been added;
— 4.1 has updated;
— in 4.3.5, verification has been updated;
— improvement of the wording/editorial changes.
1 Scope
In addition to the common requirements given in EN 15182-1, this document specifies the specific
safety and performance requirements and the corresponding test methods, applicable to hand-held
combination branchpipes (nozzles), with a nominal pressure of 16 bar (1,6 MPa) PN 16, with a
maximum flow rate up to 1 000 l/min at a reference pressure of 6 bar (0,6 MPa).
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.
EN 15182-1:2026 , Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support
operations — Hand-held branchpipes for fire service use — Part 1: Common requirements
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions 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
combination branchpipe
branchpipe including a shut-off device and an adjustable pattern
Note 1 to entry: Branchpipe is defined in 3.1 of EN 15182-1:2026 .
3.1.1
combination branchpipe – type 1
combination branchpipe with adjustable pattern at variable flow
Note 1 to entry: Changing pattern changes the flow at one given pressure.
3.1.2
combination branchpipe – type 2
combination branchpipe with adjustable pattern at constant flow
Note 1 to entry: Changing pattern does not change the flow at one given pressure.

Under preparation. Currently: prEN 15182-1:2026.
3.1.3
combination branchpipe – type 3
combination branchpipe with adjustable pattern at selectable constant flow
Note 1 to entry: Changing pattern does not change the flow at one given pressure.
3.1.4
combination branchpipe – type 4
automatic pressure branchpipe
combination branchpipe with integrated pressure control device
Note 1 to entry: Changing pattern does not change the flow at one given pressure.
3.1.4.1
combination branchpipe – type 4.1
combination branchpipe with adjustable pattern and with integrated pressure control device
3.1.4.2
combination branchpipe – type 4.2
combination branchpipe with adjustable pattern, selectable flow and with integrated pressure control
device
3.1.5
combination branchpipe – type 5
automatic flow branchpipe
combination branchpipe with automatic integrated flow control device
Note 1 to entry: Changing pattern does not change the flow within a range of pressures.
3.2
narrow spray jet
intermediate position between the straight jet and the wide spray jet providing both throw and
protection
3.3
wide spray jet
jet solely providing protection for the operator(s)
3.4
haptical device
single mechanical device engaging detents
3.5
test pressure
p
t
static pressure used for leakage tests
4 Requirements and verification
4.1 General
Th
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