EN 13087-7:2000

• Abstract:

  This European Standard describes methods of test for protective helmets. The purpose of these tests is to enable assessment of the performance of the helmet as specified in the appropriate helmet standard. This Part specifies the methods of test for flame resistance.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Jun-2000
• ICS: 13.220.40 - Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products
• ICS: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 158 - Head protection
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 158/WG 11 - Headforms and test methods
• Current Stage: 9020 - Submission to 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 15-Jul-2026
• Completion Date: 15-Jul-2026
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2016/425 - Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  OJ Ref: C 190, C 2, C 203, C 247, C 306, C 46, C 91 OJ Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13087-7:2001 - Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 7: Flame resistance

• Referred By: EN 14458:2018 - Personal eye-equipment - High performance visors intended only for use with protective helmets
• Effective Date: 22-Jul-2026
• Referred By: CEN/TR 16149:2011 - Guidance Document for drafting CEN/TC 158 Standards
• Effective Date: 22-Jul-2026
• Referred By: EN 16473:2014 - Firefighters helmets - Helmets for technical rescue
• Effective Date: 22-Jul-2026
• Referred By: EN 16471:2014 - Firefighters helmets - Helmets for wildland fire fighting
• Effective Date: 22-Jul-2026
• Referred By: EN 14052:2012+A1:2012 - High performance industrial helmets
• Effective Date: 22-Jul-2026
• Referred By: EN ISO 10423:2009 - Petroleum and natural gas industries - Drilling and production equipment - Wellhead and christmas tree equipment (ISO 10423:2009)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Amended By: EN 13087-7:2000/A1:2001 - Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 7: Flame resistance
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 13087-7:2000 is a European CEN standard that defines test methods for flame resistance of protective helmets. As Part 7 of the EN 13087 test-method series, its purpose is to provide standardized procedures to assess the ignitability and burning behaviour of helmet materials and assemblies. The standard is used to verify a helmet’s performance against the flame-resistance requirements specified in the relevant helmet performance standards.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and objective: Clarifies that the document focuses specifically on flame-resistance test methods for head protective equipment rather than on performance limits themselves.
• Test methods: Specifies standardized procedures for assessing ignitability and burning behaviour of helmet components and finished helmets so that results are comparable across laboratories and manufacturers.
• Specimen preparation and conditioning: Outlines the need to prepare, condition and handle helmet materials and whole helmets in a consistent manner prior to testing to ensure reproducible results.
• Measurement and observation: Defines the observations and measurements to be recorded during flame exposure (for example, ignition, sustained burning, afterglow), enabling objective assessment against the applicable helmet standard.
• Reporting: Describes information that must be included in test reports so that manufacturers, certifiers and purchasers can interpret results reliably.

(Note: EN 13087-7:2000 defines methods of test; specific pass/fail criteria are set in the applicable helmet performance standards.)

Applications and users

This standard is relevant to:

• Helmet manufacturers developing or validating materials and finished helmets for environments where flame resistance is required.
• Independent testing laboratories performing standardized flame-resistance tests and issuing test reports or certificates.
• Certification and conformity assessment bodies assessing compliance with helmet performance standards that reference flame-resistance methods.
• Specifiers and procurement teams in industries such as firefighting, petrochemical, electrical utilities, and industrial safety who require verified flame-resistant head protection.
• R&D and quality assurance teams evaluating material selection and product safety during design and production.

Related standards

• Other parts of the EN 13087 test-method series (for additional mechanical, thermal or environmental tests).
• Applicable helmet performance standards that reference flame-resistance methods (these set the acceptance criteria based on EN 13087-7).
• Broader EN standards for head protective equipment and national adoptions (e.g., the standard is adopted as SIST EN 13087-7:2001 in Slovenia).

Keywords: EN 13087-7:2000, protective helmets, flame resistance, test methods, CEN, head protective equipment, ignitability, burning behaviour, helmet standards, conformity assessment.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2001
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Protective helmets - Test methods - Part 7: Flame resistance
Schutzhelme - Prüfverfahren - Teil 7: Flammenbeständigkeit
Casques de protection - Méthodes d'essai - Partie 7: Résistance a la flamme
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13087-7:2000
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