PSC H942

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) system is the government-wide taxonomy used to classify what federal agencies buy. PSC entries are recorded in procurement reporting systems (for example, FPDS/SAM) to standardize descriptions of goods and services, support spend analysis, and inform category management and acquisition planning. The PSC Manual, maintained on Acquisition.gov by GSA, is the authoritative index and guidance source for code definitions, applicability, and changes over time. ¹

PSC H942 — Other QC/Test/Inspect‑ Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equipment; Environ Protect Equipment/Matls — is the label used to identify inspection, quality‑control, testing, and acceptance activities specifically tied to fire‑fighting, rescue and life‑safety, safety, and environmental‑protection equipment and materials. Agencies report H942 in FPDS when those inspection and testing activities are the predominant product or service procured. ¹

What this PSC covers

• Fire‑extinguisher inspection, hydrostatic testing, and certification. ¹
• Testing, commissioning, and acceptance checks for fire pumps and fixed suppression systems. ¹
• Functional testing and inspection of fire‑alarm, detection, and suppression systems. ¹
• Inspection, maintenance‑acceptance testing, and QC of rescue and life‑safety equipment (for example, ladders and breathing apparatus). ¹
• Safety‑related equipment quality control and acceptance testing tied to performance or regulatory requirements. ¹
• Environmental‑protection equipment and materials quality control/inspection (for example, containment and spill‑response systems and materials). ¹

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type | Code | Descriptor

• | - | - PSC | [H912] | Other QC/Test/Inspect‑ Fire Control Equipment PSC | [J042] | Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equip‑ Fire Fighting/Rescue/Safety Equip; Environ Protect Equip/Matls

Adjacent PSC categories and source listings are documented in the PSC Manual. ¹

How this PSC appears in federal reporting

FPDS records the PSC value in data element 8A (Product or Service Code). Agencies are expected to select the PSC that best identifies the predominant product or service procured for each contract or line item; the FPDS‑NG Data Dictionary defines element 8A and directs users to the PSC Manual for valid codes and descriptions. ²

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What systems record PSC H942 on a contract?
  A: FPDS (the Federal Procurement Data System) records PSC values in data element 8A; agencies use FPDS to report the PSC that best describes the predominant procurement. The PSC Manual is the authoritative source for code definitions and proper usage. ²

• Q: Which NAICS codes most often appear with H942?
  A: The PSC Manual does not mandate specific NAICS pairings for PSC H942; agencies select NAICS based on the predominant industry or activity performed. Not specified by official sources ¹

• Q: Where can I find the official description and current listing for H942?
  A: The definitive description and current PSC listings are in the Product and Service Code Manual on Acquisition.gov; FPDS references those codes for reporting. Consult the PSC Manual for activation, revision, and historical notes for H942. ¹

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC H942 overview (G2X internal page).
• Product and Service Code Manual — Acquisition.gov. ¹
• FPDS‑NG Data Dictionary — Product or Service Code (8A). ²

References

1. Product and Service Code Manual, Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Codes (PSC) Manual. https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual

2. V1.4 FPDS‑NG Data Dictionary — Product or Service Code (8A), FPDS.gov. https://www.fpds.gov/wiki/index.php/V1.4_FPDS-NG_Data_Dictionary