PSC 4210

Overview

The Product and Service Code (PSC) taxonomy is the federal government’s standard for classifying what is being bought on contract actions, supporting consistent reporting in FPDS and related systems. The PSC Manual is the authoritative source for code definitions and updates and is maintained on Acquisition.gov. ¹

PSC 4210 covers “Fire Fighting Equipment.” The PSC Manual specifies this class includes items such as fire extinguishers, axes, rakes, beaters, fire trucks, fire hose and fittings, hose reels, fire‑fighting trailers, fire hydrants, and sprinkler heads; it excludes wrecking bars, which are classified elsewhere. Agencies use PSC 4210 to code supply procurements where these items are the predominant deliverable. ²

What this PSC covers

• Handheld and wheeled fire extinguishers. ²
• Fire service tools: axes, rakes, and beaters for wildfire/structural response. ²
• Fire trucks and related fire‑fighting vehicles. ²
• Fire hose, play pipes/nozzles, and hose fittings with fire‑hose end connections. ²
• Fire hose reels and fire‑fighting trailers. ²
• Fire hydrants for water supply to fire protection systems. ²
• Automatic sprinkler heads and similar fire suppression discharge devices. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	4220	Marine lifesaving and diving equipment (adjacent to firefighting within Group 42). 2
PSC	4240	Safety and rescue equipment (portable escapes, safety nets, etc.). 2
PSC	4235	Hazardous material spill containment and clean‑up equipment and materials. 2

Scope notes and exclusions

• The PSC 4210 entry excludes wrecking bars, which fall under 5120 and 1385. ²
• Valves designed specifically for firefighting use (e.g., hydrants, sprinkler heads) are classified in PSC 4210, not in generic valve classes 4810 or 4820, per cross‑references in those classes. ²
• Firefighting ladders are classified in PSC 4210 rather than in scaffolding/concrete form equipment (e.g., 5440), per exclusions noted in the Manual. ²

Coding guidance highlights

• Per the PSC Manual, when multiple items are purchased, select the PSC that represents the predominant product by value for the FPDS “Product or Service Code” element. ²
• Environmental attribute reporting in FPDS is separate from PSC selection; choosing attributes (e.g., “energy efficient”) does not change the underlying PSC code. ²

Frequently asked questions

• What items does PSC 4210 include?

  • The PSC Manual lists fire extinguishers; axes, rakes, and beaters; fire trucks; fire hose, nozzles/play pipes, and hose fittings; hose reels; fire‑fighting trailers; fire hydrants; and sprinkler heads within PSC 4210. ²

• Are fire trucks coded under PSC 4210?

  • Yes. Fire trucks are explicitly included in PSC 4210 and should be coded there when they are the predominant item supplied on the award. ²

• How are installation, maintenance, or leasing of firefighting equipment coded?

  • Services use different PSCs aligned to equipment Group 42, such as J042 for maintenance/repair, N042 for installation, K042 for modification, and W042 for leasing. ²

• Are hydrants and sprinkler heads treated as valves under 4810/4820?

  • No. The Manual excludes hydrants and sprinkler heads from 4810 and 4820, directing those items to PSC 4210. ²

• Where can official PSC definitions and updates be found?

  • The authoritative PSC Manual library, including current and archived editions, is hosted on Acquisition.gov; it governs PSC definitions used in FPDS and related systems. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 4210 overview
• Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (library and current edition). ¹
• Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2022 (archived; includes detailed Group 42 entries). ²
• DFARS PGI 253.219‑70 (PSC/NAICS references to official sources). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov. Product and Service Code Manual (document library and current edition). https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov. PSC Manual April 2022 (PDF) — Group 42 and class 4210 definitions and cross‑references. https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202022.pdf
3. Acquisition.gov. DFARS PGI 253.219‑70 DD Form 2579, Small Business Coordination Record (references to PSC/NAICS sources). https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-253.219-70-dd-form-2579small-business-coordination-record