EN 15767-1:2026
(Main)Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support operations - Portable monitors - Part 1 : General requirements for portable monitor assemblies
- Abstract
This document specifies safety requirements, performance requirements, test methods, instructions for use and maintenance, and marking requirements for portable monitor assemblies.
NOTE 1 Additional requirements for water nozzles and foam devices can be found in EN 15767-2 and EN 15767-3 respectively.
NOTE 2 Fitting systems are dealt with in national standards or requirements, respectively.
This document is applicable to portable monitor assemblies that can be both permanently installed (e.g. on a flange, a vehicle, a fire boat, etc.) and can also be used as portable monitor assemblies.
This document can be read in conjunction with either part 2 or 3.
This document is not applicable to monitors permanently installed on firefighting and rescue service vehicles, for which requirements are given in EN 1846-3 [1].
This document is not applicable to portable monitor assemblies which are manufactured before its date of publication.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-Jul-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 192 - Fire service equipment
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 192/WG 8 - Hand-held branchpipes for fire service use
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 29-Jul-2026
- Due Date
- 12-Jan-2027
- Completion Date
- 29-Jul-2026
EN 15767-1:2026 is a European Standard from CEN for portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support operations. It specifies general requirements for portable monitor assemblies, including safety, performance, test methods, instructions for use and maintenance, and marking, for manufacturers, testers, purchasers and users of this equipment.
What does EN 15767-1:2026 specify?
EN 15767-1:2026 specifies the common requirements for portable monitor assemblies and shows how they are organized across the document. It covers the monitor body, the nozzle interface, testing, user information and marking, with Annex B providing the normative datasheet format.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Annex A | Acceptance test on delivery |
| Annex B | Datasheet for portable monitor bodies |
| Annex C | Example of a completed datasheet |
The scope applies to portable monitor assemblies that can be used as portable units and can also be permanently installed on a flange, a vehicle, a fire boat, or similar points. It is meant to be read together with EN 15767-2 or EN 15767-3, because those parts cover water nozzles and foam devices. It excludes monitors permanently installed on firefighting and rescue service vehicles and portable monitor assemblies made before the publication date.
What are the key requirements of EN 15767-1:2026?
EN 15767-1:2026 sets minimum safety and performance requirements that are verified by type testing. In practice, that means the manufacturer must design the assembly, document it, and show that the tested product meets the stated mechanical and hydraulic limits.
General testing and ergonomics
The standard requires the listed tests to be type tests, normally carried out at the reference pressure and with water only. It also expects portable monitors to be easy to operate with firefighter's gloves complying with EN 659, because the equipment is used in urgent and stressful conditions.
Mechanical design
Portable monitor bodies need 360° fulltime swivelling inlet elements, and the fitting system must not reduce monitor performance. The assembly mass is limited so that each separately carried part is under 20 kg, or the unit must be split into lighter sub-assemblies or fitted with carrying devices for more than one person.
Operating controls
Operating and handling elements must be ergonomic and safe to use, including controlled opening and closing where a shut-off device is fitted. Table 1 gives the maximum torques and forces for operating parts, which matters because the user must still move the controls reliably while wearing gloves and avoiding water hammer.
Materials and resistance to environment
The materials have to be chosen so that the assembly passes the full set of requirements in Clause 5. The portable monitor body must resist the heat test and the frost test, which reflects real fireground storage and use conditions.
Hydraulic performance and pressure limits
Clause 5.4 sets the hydraulic test conditions and the pressures used for the assessments. It defines the reference, nominal, test and burst pressures, requires the pressure loss curve from zero to the maximum stated flowrate in the datasheet, and covers heat, frost, burst resistance with and without a pressure limiting device, and leak-tightness.
Stability in use
The portable monitor assembly must remain stable at the maximum stated flowrate in the most disadvantageous operating angles. The stability test limits movement during operation, so the assembly stays under control when water flow and hose reaction forces are at their worst.
User information and marking
Each portable monitor body must be delivered with an instruction and maintenance handbook, and the marking must show the standard reference, manufacturer identification, serial or batch number and/or year of manufacture, open and close directions or positions, maximum stated flowrate, and nominal pressure. This helps users set up the equipment correctly and trace it during service life.
What terms does EN 15767-1:2026 define?
- Portable monitor assembly - a combination of components for ground operations that connects to a water supply through hose(s) and coupling(s) and projects extinguishing agents as required by the operator.
- Portable monitor body - the portable monitor assembly without the nozzle.
- Nozzle - the component at the outlet of the monitor body that controls flowrate and/or spray pattern.
- Reference pressure (R) - the standard working pressure used for hydraulic tests and dynamic leakage tests.
- Nominal pressure (N) - the maximum working pressure.
- Test pressure (t) - the pressure used for static leakage tests.
- Burst pressure (B) - the static pressure used for the burst test.
- Pressure loss (Δ) - the difference between inlet and outlet pressure of the portable monitor body for a given flow.
Who uses EN 15767-1:2026?
EN 15767-1:2026 is used by manufacturers of portable monitor assemblies, fire service equipment suppliers, test laboratories, and quality managers who need a common basis for design checks and verification. It is also relevant to buyers, procurement teams, and fire and rescue users who need to compare products, review datasheets, and confirm that delivered equipment matches the required performance and marking.
What changed in EN 15767-1:2026 from the previous edition?
EN 15767-1:2026 supersedes EN 15767-1:2009. The main changes stated in the European foreword are a revised title, a changed term in definition 3.9 to “maximum stated flowrate,” a new Clause 4 title and updated component list, and the addition of a key to Figure 1.
The revision also reorganizes verification so that each check sits under the related requirement, moves the general requirements to a new 5.1, updates the mass requirements, adds heat-sensitivity requirements, fills gaps in the burst and leak-tightness requirements and verifications, completes the instruction handbook clause, and presents Annex C in a new format. Editorial wording was also improved.
Which standards are used with EN 15767-1:2026?
EN 15767-1:2026 refers to EN 15767-2 for water nozzles and EN 15767-3 for foam devices. It also refers to EN 659 for firefighter's gloves, which matters for the ergonomics and operability checks, and to EN 12266 for the leakage-rate designation used in the leak-tightness test.
What does the EN 15767-1:2026 document contain?
EN 15767-1:2026 contains a structured set of clauses for scope, references, definitions, product description, requirements and verification, and user information. It includes a component description with Figure 1, a table of maximum torques and forces, and detailed hydraulic test conditions with defined pressures.
The annexes add a delivery acceptance test note, a normative datasheet template with fields for technical data and test results, and an informative completed example. The document is therefore useful both for design and for routine checking of portable monitor bodies, especially when preparing technical files, test reports, and product marking.
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- Effective Date
- 02-Oct-2024
- Effective Date
- 12-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 12-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 05-Aug-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15767-1:2026 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support operations - Portable monitors - Part 1 : General requirements for portable monitor assemblies". This standard covers: This document specifies safety requirements, performance requirements, test methods, instructions for use and maintenance, and marking requirements for portable monitor assemblies. NOTE 1 Additional requirements for water nozzles and foam devices can be found in EN 15767-2 and EN 15767-3 respectively. NOTE 2 Fitting systems are dealt with in national standards or requirements, respectively. This document is applicable to portable monitor assemblies that can be both permanently installed (e.g. on a flange, a vehicle, a fire boat, etc.) and can also be used as portable monitor assemblies. This document can be read in conjunction with either part 2 or 3. This document is not applicable to monitors permanently installed on firefighting and rescue service vehicles, for which requirements are given in EN 1846-3 [1]. This document is not applicable to portable monitor assemblies which are manufactured before its date of publication.
This document specifies safety requirements, performance requirements, test methods, instructions for use and maintenance, and marking requirements for portable monitor assemblies. NOTE 1 Additional requirements for water nozzles and foam devices can be found in EN 15767-2 and EN 15767-3 respectively. NOTE 2 Fitting systems are dealt with in national standards or requirements, respectively. This document is applicable to portable monitor assemblies that can be both permanently installed (e.g. on a flange, a vehicle, a fire boat, etc.) and can also be used as portable monitor assemblies. This document can be read in conjunction with either part 2 or 3. This document is not applicable to monitors permanently installed on firefighting and rescue service vehicles, for which requirements are given in EN 1846-3 [1]. This document is not applicable to portable monitor assemblies which are manufactured before its date of publication.
EN 15767-1:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15767-1:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15767-1:2009, EN 15767-2:2009, EN 15767-3:2010, EN 1846-3:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 15767-1:2009
Prenosna oprema za črpanje in uporabo gasilnega sredstva in podporne gasilske
operacije - Prenosni monitorji - 1. del: Splošne zahteve za prenosne monitorje
Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support
operations - Portable monitors - Part 1 : General requirements for portable monitor
assemblies
Tragbare Geräte zum Ausbringen von Löschmitteln und zur Unterstützung der
Brandbekämpfung -Tragbare Wasserwerfer - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen für
tragbare Wasserwerfer
Equipement portable pour la projection d'agents d'extinction et les opérations de soutien
à la lutte contre les incendies – Lances--canon portables – Partie 1: Exigences
générales pour les ensembles lances--canon portables
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15767-1:2026
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 15767-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.220.10 Supersedes EN 15767-1:2009
English Version
Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents
and firefighting support operations - Portable monitors -
Part 1 : General requirements for portable monitor
assemblies
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 monitor portables - Partie Tragbare Wasserwerfer - Teil 1: Allgemeine
1: Exigences générales pour les ensembles lances Anforderungen für tragbare Wasserwerfer
monitor portables
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Description . 6
5 Requirements and verification . 7
5.1 General . 7
5.2 Mechanical characteristics . 7
5.3 Materials . 9
5.4 Hydraulic characteristics . 9
5.5 Stability . 11
6 Information for use . 11
6.1 Instruction and maintenance handbook . 11
6.2 Marking . 12
Annex A (informative) Acceptance test on delivery . 13
Annex B (normative) Datasheet for portable monitor bodies . 14
B.1 General. 14
B.2 General data . 14
B.3 Operational devices . 15
B.4 Requirements . 15
B.5 Optional extra data (no requirements) . 15
Annex C (informative) Example of completed datasheet for portable monitor bodies . 16
European foreword
This document (EN 15767-1:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 192 “Fire service
equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2027, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2027.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 15767-1:2009.
This document includes the following significant changes with respect to EN 15767-1:2009:
— the title has been amended;
— definition 3.9: the term has been changed to “maximum stated flowrate”;
— according to current rules for drafting standard, notes containing the word “should” have been
transformed into normative text;
— Clause 4: new title “Description” and the list of components has been updated;
— Figure 1: a key has been added;
— each verification has been placed under the corresponding requirement (see Clause 5);
— all general requirements have been placed in a new 5.1 “General”
— requirements regarding the mass have been updated (see 5.2.2);
— requirements and corresponding verification for sensitivity to heat have been added (see 5.4.3);
— addition of the missing requirement in 5.4.4, 5.4.5, 5.4.6 and 5.4.7;
— addition of the missing verification in 5.2.3 and 5.3;
— 5.5 (stability): the note has been changed to a warning and placed at the beginning of the verification;
— 6.1.2 (instruction handbook) has been completed;
— new presentation of Annex C (Example of completed datasheet for monitors);
— improvement of the wording/editorial changes.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
This document has been created to provide a minimum level of safety and performance criteria.
Its purpose is not to define a specific monitor design but to help the user in understanding and choosing
the correct equipment.
The manufacturer can be defined as the person or company taking technical responsibility for the supply
of the product.
1 Scope
This document specifies safety requirements, performance requirements, test methods, instructions for
use and maintenance, and marking requirements for portable monitor assemblies.
NOTE 1 Additional requirements for water nozzles and foam devices can be found in EN 15767-2 and
EN 15767-3 respectively.
NOTE 2 Fitting systems are dealt with in national standards or requirements, respectively.
This document is applicable to portable monitor assemblies that can be both permanently installed (e.g.
on a flange, a vehicle, a fire boat, etc.) and can also be used as portable monitor assemblies.
This document can be read in conjunction with either part 2 or 3.
This document is not applicable to monitors permanently installed on firefighting and rescue service
vehicles, for which requirements are given in EN 1846-3 [2].
This document is not applicable to portable monitor assemblies which 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.
EN 15767-2, Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support operations -
Portable monitors - Part 2: Water nozzles
EN 15767-3, Portable equipment for projecting extinguishing agents and firefighting support operations -
Portable monitors - Part 3: Foam devices
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
portable monitor assembly
combination of components for ground operations that connects to a water supply via hose(s) and
coupling(s) and projects extinguishing agents according to the operator’s requirements
3.2
portable monitor body
portable monitor assembly without nozzle
3.3
nozzle
component connected to the outlet of the monitor body that controls the water or the foam flowrate
and/or pattern
Note 1 to entry Water nozzles are defined in EN 15767-2 and foam devices are defined in EN 15767-3.
3.4
reference pressure
p
R
standard working pressure used to run hydraulic tests and dynamic leakage tests
Note 1 to entry The pressures are expressed in bar.
3.5
nominal pressure
p
N
maximum working pressure
3.6
test pressure
p
t
pressure used for static leakage tests
3.7
burst pressure
p
B
static pressure used for burst test
3.8
pressure loss
Δ
p
difference between the inlet and the outlet pressure of the portable monitor body for a given flow
3.9
maximum stated flowrate
Q
max
flow under which the portable monitor assembly can be operated safely and efficiently
4 Description
A portable monitor assembly shall comprise at least the following components (see Figure 1):
a) a portable monitor body:
1) a fitting system (1). Where the fitting system has more than one connection or inlet they shall be
arranged in a way that no extinguishing agent can unintentionally exit any inlet (e.g. by the use
of a non return valve);
2) a ground base (2);
3) a carrying device (3);
4) a device to attach the monitor assembly to a fix point e.g. a strap or chain;
5) optional: a horizontal and vertical travel device (5);
6) optional: an oscillating device (not shown);
7) optional: a safety device against uncontrolled motion, e.g
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