SIST EN 469:2020

Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting activities

This document specifies minimum performance requirements for protective clothing designed to be worn during firefighting activities. The requirements are detailed in this document covering heat and flame, mechanical, chemical, comfort, visibility, etc.
This document covers the general clothing design, the minimum performance levels of the material used, the methods of test to be used to determine these performance levels, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer.
This document makes distinction between firefighting activities dividing them into two performance levels based on a risk assessment:
-   Level 1: specifies the minimum requirements for firefighting clothing involving work associated with outdoor firefighting and their support activities, taking into account the environments and conditions of the expected operational scenarios of such firefighting activities.
The level 1 is not applicable for protection against risks encountered in fighting fires or rescue from fire activities in structures, unless combined to a level 2 or other specialised PPE.
-   Level 2: specifies the minimum requirements for firefighting clothing for risks encountered in fighting fires and rescue from fire in structures.
The distinction between Level 1 and Level 2 clothing is restricted to the requirements on heat and flame (X1 or X2 - Heat and Flame). These levels of protection can be reached by a single or a combination of separate garments.
Additional marking provides two grades of protection for Y (protection against water penetration) and Z (water vapour resistance). It is essential that these performance grades are indicated on the marking of the clothing and explained in the instructions for use.
This document does not cover protective clothing for specialized tasks or specific risk situations e.g. wildland firefighting, specialized firefighting and/or advanced technical rescue operations dealing with hazardous chemicals, working with chainsaws and water and rope rescue.
This document does not cover protection for the head, hands and feet or specific protection against other hazards e.g. chemical, biological, radiological and electrical hazards. These aspects may be covered in other European Standards.

Schutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr - Leistungsanforderungen für Schutzkleidung für Tätigkeiten der Feuerwehr

Dieses Dokument legt die Mindestanforderungen für Schutzkleidung fest, die bei Tätigkeiten der Feuerwehr zu tragen ist. Die Anforderungen werden in diesem Dokument genau beschrieben und umfassen Anforderungen zum Schutz gegen Hitze und Flammen sowie mechanische und chemische Anforderungen und Anforderungen an den Komfort und die Sichtbarkeit.
In diesem Dokument werden die allgemeine Ausführung der Kleidung, die grundlegenden Leistungsstufen der verwendeten Materialien sowie die bei der Bestimmung dieser Leistungsstufen anzuwendenden Prüfverfahren, die Kennzeichnung und die vom Hersteller bereitzustellenden Informationen abgedeckt.
In diesem Dokument wird zwischen Tätigkeiten der Feuerwehr unterschieden, die auf Grundlage einer Risikobeurteilung in zwei Leistungsstufen unterteilt werden:
-   Stufe 1: legt die Mindestanforderungen an Feuerwehrschutzkleidung für mit der Brandbekämpfung im Freien und ihren Unterstützungstätigkeiten einhergehenden Arbeiten unter Berücksichtigung der Umgebungen und Bedingungen der bei diesen Tätigkeiten der Feuerwehr erwarteten Betriebsszenarien fest.
Die Stufe 1 ist nicht anwendbar für Schutz gegen Risiken bei der Brandbekämpfung oder Brandrettung beim Innenangriff, außer kombiniert mit PSA der Stufe 2 oder anderer spezialisierter PSA.
-   Stufe 2: legt die Mindestanforderungen an Feuerwehrschutzkleidung für Risiken bei der Brandbekämpfung und Brandrettung beim Innenangriff fest.
Die Unterscheidung zwischen Bekleidung der Stufe 1 und Stufe 2 ist beschränkt auf die Anforderungen an Hitze und Flamme (X1 oder X2   Hitze und Flamme). Diese Schutzstufen können durch ein einzelnes Kleidungsstück oder eine Kombination aus mehreren einzelnen Kleidungsstücken erreicht werden.
Zusätzliche Kennzeichnung bietet zwei Schutzgrade für Y (Wasserdichtheit) und für Z (Wasserdampf-durchgangswiderstand). Es ist von wesentlicher Bedeutung, dass diese Leistungsgrade auf der Kennzeichnung der Bekleidung angegeben und in der Gebrauchsanweisung erläutert werden.
Dieses Dokument deckt nicht Schutzkleidung für spezialisierte Aufgaben oder spezifische Risikosituationen, z. B. Waldbrandbekämpfung, spezialisierte Brandbekämpfung und/oder anspruchsvolle technische Rettungseinsätze, die mit gefährlichen Chemikalien, Kettensägearbeiten und Wasser- und Seilrettung einhergehen, ab.
Dieses Dokument beinhaltet nicht den Kopfschutz, Handschutz und Fußschutz oder Schutz gegen andere Gefährdungen, wie z. B. chemische, biologische, elektrische und Strahlungsgefährdungen. Diese Aspekte können in anderen Europäischen Normen behandelt sein.

Habillement de protection pour sapeurs-pompiers - Exigences de performance pour les vêtements de protection pour la lutte contre l'incendie

Le présent document spécifie les exigences de performance minimales pour les vêtements de protection conçus pour être portés lors de la lutte contre l'incendie. Les exigences qui sont détaillées dans le présent document couvrent la chaleur et la flamme, les questions mécaniques et chimiques, le confort, la visibilité, etc.
Le présent document couvre la conception générale des vêtements, les niveaux minimaux de performance des matériaux utilisés, les méthodes d'essai à utiliser pour déterminer ces niveaux de performance ainsi que le marquage et les informations fournies par le fabricant.
Le présent document établit une distinction entre les activités de lutte contre l'incendie, en les classant en deux niveaux de performance sur la base d'une appréciation du risque :
-   Niveau 1 : spécifie les exigences minimales applicables aux vêtements pour la lutte contre l'incendie impliquant du travail associé à la lutte contre l'incendie en extérieur et ses activités de support, en tenant compte des environnements et des conditions des scénarios opérationnels attendus de ces activités de lutte contre l'incendie.
Le niveau 1 n'est pas applicable à la protection contre les risques rencontrés lors de la lutte contre les incendies ou aux secours liés à des activités de lutte contre l'incendie dans des structures, sauf s'il est associé à un niveau 2 ou à d'autres EPI spécialisés.
-   Niveau 2 : spécifie les exigences minimales applicables aux vêtements pour la lutte contre l'incendie pour les risques rencontrés dans la lutte contre les incendies et les secours liés à des incendies dans des structures.
La distinction entre les vêtements de Niveau 1 et de Niveau 2 se limite aux exigences applicables à la chaleur et à la flamme (X1 ou X2 - Chaleur et Flamme). Ces niveaux de protection peuvent être obtenus par un seul vêtement ou par une combinaison de vêtements différents.
Un marquage supplémentaire fournit deux classes de protection pour Y (protection contre la pénétration de l'eau) et Z (résistance évaporative). Il est essentiel que ces classes de performance soient indiquées sur le marquage du vêtement et expliquées dans les instructions d'utilisation.
Le présent document ne couvre pas l’habillement de protection destiné à des tâches spécialisées ou à des situations à risques spécifiques, par exemple : lutte contre les feux d'espaces naturels, opérations spéciales de lutte contre l'incendie et/ou opérations de secours techniques avancées impliquant la gestion de produits chimiques dangereux, l'utilisation de scies à chaîne, ainsi que le sauvetage aquatique et par cordage.
Le présent document ne couvre pas la protection de la tête, des mains et des pieds ou la protection spécifique contre d'autres dangers, par exemple les dangers chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques et électriques. Ces aspects peuvent être traités dans d'autres Normes européennes.

Zaščitna obleka za gasilce - Zahtevane lastnosti za zaščitno obleko pri gašenju požara

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 04-Sep-2018
• Publication Date: 11-Oct-2020
• ICS: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• Technical Committee: OVP - Personal protecting equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 25-Aug-2020
• Due Date: 30-Oct-2020
• Completion Date: 12-Oct-2020
• Directive: 2014/90/EU - Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on marine equipment and repealing Council Directive 96/98/EC
• Directive: 2016/425 - 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: 89/686/EEC - Council Directive 89/686/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to personal protective equipment
• Directive: 93/68/EEC - Council Directive amending Dir. 87/404/EEC (simple pressure vessels), 88/378/EEC (safety of toys), 89/106/EEC (construction products), 89/336/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility), 89/392/EEC (machinery), 89/686/EEC (personal protective equipment), 90/384/EEC (automatic weighing instruments), 90/385/EEC (active implantable medicinal devices), 90/396/EEC (appliances burning gaseous fuels), 91/263/EEC (telecommunications terminal equipment), 92/42/EEC and 73/23/EEC
• Directive: 93/95/EEC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)
• Directive: 96/58/EC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: EN 469:2020 - Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting activities

RELATIONS

• Replaces: SIST EN 469:2006/A1:2007 - Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2020
• Replaces: SIST EN 469:2006 - Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2020
• Replaces: SIST EN 469:2006/AC:2006 - Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2020

Standards Content (sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 469:2020
01-november-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 469:2006
SIST EN 469:2006/A1:2007
SIST EN 469:2006/AC:2006
Zaščitna obleka za gasilce - Zahtevane lastnosti za zaščitno obleko pri gašenju
požara

Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for

firefighting activities
Schutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr - Leistungsanforderungen für Schutzkleidung für
Tätigkeiten der Feuerwehr

Habillement de protection pour sapeurs-pompiers - Exigences de performance pour les

vêtements de protection pour la lutte contre l'incendie
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 469:2020
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
SIST EN 469:2020 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 469:2020
EN 469
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.340.10 Supersedes EN 469:2005
English Version
Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance
requirements for protective clothing for firefighting
activities

Habillement de protection pour sapeurs-pompiers - Schutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr -

Exigences de performance pour les vêtements de Leistungsanforderungen für Schutzkleidung für

protection pour la lutte contre l'incendie Tätigkeiten der Feuerwehr
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 June 2020.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this

European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references

concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN

member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by

translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management

Centre has the same status as the official versions.

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United Kingdom.
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Contents Page

European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 6

3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 8

4 Design ............................................................................................................................................................... 12

4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 12

4.2 Size designation ............................................................................................................................................ 12

4.3 Design requirements .................................................................................................................................. 13

4.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

4.3.2 Type of clothing ............................................................................................................................................ 13

4.3.3 Interface areas .............................................................................................................................................. 13

4.3.4 Closure system .............................................................................................................................................. 13

4.3.5 External pockets ........................................................................................................................................... 13

4.3.6 Hood .................................................................................................................................................................. 14

4.3.7 Inspection access .......................................................................................................................................... 14

4.3.8 Visibility........................................................................................................................................................... 14

4.3.9 Reinforcement material............................................................................................................................. 14

4.3.10 Anti-wicking barrier ................................................................................................................................... 14

4.3.11 Drain mesh ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

4.3.12 Hardware ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

4.3.13 Devices integrated into firefighting garments .................................................................................. 15

5 Sampling, pre-treatment and conditioning for testing ................................................................... 15

5.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 15

5.2 Sampling .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

5.3 Pre-treatment ................................................................................................................................................ 15

5.4 Deterioration of repellency by cleaning .............................................................................................. 15

5.5 Conditioning ................................................................................................................................................... 16

6 Performance requirements ...................................................................................................................... 16

6.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 16

6.2 External risks ................................................................................................................................................. 18

6.2.1 Heat and flame .............................................................................................................................................. 18

6.2.2 Resistance to penetration test by liquid chemicals ......................................................................... 20

6.2.3 Mechanical ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

6.2.4 Water penetration (Marked with Y1 or Y2) ....................................................................................... 20

6.2.5 Dimensional change .................................................................................................................................... 20

6.2.6 Visibility........................................................................................................................................................... 21

6.3 Comfort ............................................................................................................................................................ 21

6.3.1 Water vapour resistance (Marked with Z1 or Z2) ............................................................................ 21

7 Garment testing (optional) ....................................................................................................................... 22

8 Marking and manufacturer’s information .......................................................................................... 22

8.1 Marking and labelling ................................................................................................................................. 22

8.1.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 22

8.1.2 Size of the label ............................................................................................................................................. 23

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8.2 Manufacturers information ...................................................................................................................... 23

Annex A (normative) Assessment, evaluation and determination of the property values for

rating and for performance classification ........................................................................................... 25

A.1 Expression of results ................................................................................................................................... 25

A.2 Uncertainty of measurement .................................................................................................................... 25

Annex B (informative) Contamination during use ........................................................................................ 26

B.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

B.2 Contamination ............................................................................................................................................... 26

B.3 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................ 26

B.4 Other actions to reduce human exposure ............................................................................................ 26

Annex C (informative) Summary of clothing for heat and flame protection – guidance on

selection, use, care and maintenance (SUCAM) – CEN/TR 14560:2018 .................................... 28

C.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 28

C.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE) – employers and users ..................................................... 28

C.3 Practical performance test ........................................................................................................................ 28

C.4 Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance guidance (SUCAM) ............................................................. 28

Annex D (informative) Whole garment flame engulfment test using an instrumented

manikin ............................................................................................................................................................ 31

Annex E (informative) Physiological impact - sweating torso ................................................................... 32

Annex F (informative) Significant technical changes between this document and

EN 469:2005 ................................................................................................................................................... 33

Annex G (informative) Rationale ......................................................................................................................... 36

Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Regulation (EU) 2016/425 aimed to be covered ...................................... 41

Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 43

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European foreword

This document (EN 469:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162 “Protective

clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.

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 2021, and conflicting national standards shall

be withdrawn at the latest b January 2021.

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 469:2005.

This document has been prepared under a standardization request given to CEN by the European

Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU

Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

For relationship with EU Regulation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this

document.

Annex F provides details of significant technical changes between this European Standard and the

previous edition. Annex G provides a rationale for the decisions on the requirements of this document.

It is one of several standards for protective clothing that have been developed to protect persons

against heat and/or flames.

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, Turkey and the

United Kingdom.
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Introduction

The clothing as defined in this document is part of the broader protection system that the wearer uses

to protect against risks which they are likely to be exposed to. Additional personal protective

equipment (PPE) to protect the head, face, hands and feet should also be worn, along with appropriate

respiratory protection where necessary.

The use of the PPE can affect the feelings perceived through our senses. Also, the PPE can have a

paradoxical effect (e.g. heat stress vs thermal protection) in the daily activities of a firefighter.

Although the firefighter role is to extinguish fires, he/she has many other activities where little or no

thermal protection is required. Therefore, finding the balance between thermal protection and comfort

(e.g. avoidance of heat stress), as well as other potential requirements is key. This revised document

gives the fire service options, based on a risk assessment, to make choices that match their specific

requirements and circumstances.

The heat and flame risks have been split into two levels. Level 2 provides higher thermal protection

performance, expected in high risk activities such as fighting fires in structures, e.g. buildings, factories,

gas stations.

This document applies to the design, manufacturing, testing and certification of firefighting protective

clothing. During the revision of the standard, the performance specification of current PPE purchased

across Europe by many fire services was reviewed. In addition, a list and a rationale for the inclusion of

each requirement (new and old) or the changing of existing requirements has been provided in Annexes

F and G.

It is essential that the fire (and rescue) services or their employers carry out a risk assessment and

carry out a compatibility and ergonomics check of all parts of the PPE (SCBA, gloves, boots, etc.) to meet

the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425. It is essential that firefighters and maintenance

personnel are trained in the selection, use, care and maintenance of all personal protective equipment.

Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against heat and flame are

given in CEN/TR 14560:2018 (Annex C).

There is an increased focus on the contamination of firefighters and/or their PPE from smoke

particulates and fire gases, as well as all the decontamination processes. This document includes an

Annex B to alert firefighters and provide some recommendations.

Although innovation like sensors techniques is fully in development, this document provides

opportunities for implementation by describing the interfaces areas.

Nothing in this document is intended to restrict any jurisdiction, purchaser or manufacturer from

exceeding these minimum requirements.
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1 Scope

This document specifies minimum performance requirements for protective clothing designed to be

worn during firefighting activities. The requirements detailed in this document cover design, heat and

flame, mechanical, chemical, comfort, and visibility.

This document covers the general clothing design, the minimum performance levels of the material

used, the methods of test to be used to determine these performance levels, marking and information

supplied by the manufacturer.

This document makes distinction between firefighting activities dividing them into two performance

levels based on a risk assessment:

— Level 1: specifies the minimum requirements for firefighting clothing involving work associated

with outdoor firefighting and their support activities, taking into account the environments and

conditions of the expected operational scenarios of such firefighting activities.

The level 1 is not applicable for protection against risks encountered in fighting fires or rescue from

fire activities in structures, unless combined to a level 2 or other specialized PPE.

— Level 2: specifies the minimum requirements for firefighting clothing for risks encountered in

fighting fires and rescue from fire in structures.

The distinction between Level 1 and Level 2 clothing is restricted to the requirements for heat and

flame (X1 or X2 - Heat and Flame). These levels of protection can be reached by a single garment or a

combination of separate garments.

Additional marking provides two grades of protection for Y (protection against water penetration) and

Z (water vapour resistance). It is essential that these performance grades are indicated on the marking

of the clothing and explained in the instructions for use.

This document does not cover protective clothing for wildland firefighting, specialized firefighting in a

high amount of radiant heat where reflective clothing is required and/or advanced technical rescue

operations dealing with hazardous chemicals, working with chainsaws and water and rope rescue.

This document does not cover protection for the head, hands and feet or specific protection against

other hazards e.g. chemical, biological, radiological and electrical hazards. These aspects may be

covered in other European Standards.
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.

CEN/TR 14560:2018, Guidance for selection, use, care and maintenance of protective clothing against

heat and flame

EN ISO 811:2018, Textiles - Determination of resistance to water penetration - Hydrostatic pressure test

(ISO 811:2018)

EN ISO 1421:2016, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of tensile strength and elongation

at break (ISO 1421:2016)

EN ISO 3146:2000, Plastics - Determination of melting behaviour (melting temperature or melting range)

of semi-crystalline polymers by capillary tube and polarizing-microscope methods (ISO 3146:2000)

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EN ISO 4674-1:2016, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of tear resistance - Part 1:

Constant rate of tear methods (ISO 4674-1:2016)

EN ISO 6530:2005, Protective clothing - Protection against liquid chemicals - Test method for resistance of

materials to penetration by liquids (ISO 6530:2005)

EN ISO 6942:2002, Protective clothing - Protection against heat and fire - Method of test: Evaluation of

materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat (ISO 6942:2002)

EN ISO 9151:2016, Protective clothing against heat and flame - Determination of heat transmission on

exposure to flame (ISO 9151:2016, Corrected version 2017-03)

EN ISO 11092:2014, Textiles - Physiological effects - Measurement of thermal and water-vapour

resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test) (ISO 11092:2014)

EN ISO 12127-1:2015, Clothing for protection against heat and flame - Determination of contact heat

transmission through protective clothing or constituent materials - Part 1: Contact heat produced by

heating cylinder (ISO 12127-1:2015)

EN ISO 13506-1:2017, Protective clothing against heat and flame - Part 1: Test method for complete

garments - Measurement of transferred energy using an instrumented manikin (ISO 13506-1:2017)

EN ISO 13688:2013, Protective clothing - General requirements (ISO 13688:2013)

EN ISO 13934-1:2013, Textiles - Tensile properties of fabrics - Part 1: Determination of maximum force

and elongation at maximum force using the strip method (ISO 13934-1:2013)

EN ISO 13935-2:2014, Textiles - Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles - Part 2:

Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method (ISO 13935-2:2014)

EN ISO 13937-2:2000, Textiles - Tear properties of fabrics - Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-

shaped test specimens (Single tear method) (ISO 13937-2:2000)

EN ISO 14116:2015, Protective clothing - Protection against flame - Limited flame spread materials,

material assemblies and clothing (ISO 14116:2015)

EN ISO 15025:2016, Protective clothing - Protection against flame - Method of test for limited flame

spread (ISO 15025:2016)

EN ISO 20471:2013, High visibility clothing - Test methods and requirements (ISO 20471:2013,

Corrected version 2013-06-01)

ISO 17493:2016, Clothing and equipment for protection against heat - Test method for convective heat

resistance using a hot air circulating oven
Impacted by EN ISO 20471:2013/A1:2016.
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/ui
3.1
ankle

region where the foot and the leg meet and can be marked by lateral and medial malleolus (A malleolus

is the bony prominence on each side of the ankle)
3.2
anti-wicking barrier

material used to prevent the transfer of liquid from outside the garment to inside the garment, usually

in addition to or replacing part of the innermost lining at the edge(s)
3.3
cleaning

process by which an item of personal protective equipment (PPE) is made again serviceable and/or

hygienically wearable by removing any dirt or contamination
Note 1 to entry: Cleaning may include reimpregnation step.
3.4
cleaning cycle
washing plus drying or dry-cleaning cycle
Note 1 to entry: See 3.32 (pre-treatment)
3.5
closure system

method of fastening openings in the garment including combinations of more than one method of

achieving a secure closure
Note 1 to entry: This term does not cover seams.
3.6
(firefighter's protective) clothing

specialized garments providing protection for the firefighter’s torso, neck, arms, and legs, but excluding

the head, hands, and feet
3.7
compatibility

ability of clothing (protective clothing and other clothing) to be used in conjunction with other types of

PPE covering other parts of the body
3.8
component assembly

combination of all materials of a multi-layer garment presented exactly as the finished garment

construction
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3.9
conditioning

keeping samples under standard conditions of temperature and relative humidity for a minimum

period of time
[SOURCE EN ISO 11612:2015]
3.10
device

item whether made of fabric or hardware that is integrated into the firefighter garment

3.11
drain mesh material
permeable material to allow drainage of water
3.12
flame heat transfer index 12
HTI

time in seconds expressed to one decimal place, to achieve a calorimeter temperature rise of

(12±0,1) °C
3.13
flame heat transfer index 24
HTI

time in seconds expressed to one decimal place, to achieve a calorimeter temperature rise of

(24±0,1) °C
3.14
garment
single item of clothing which may consist of single or multiple layers
3.15
garment assembly

series of layers of garments arranged in the order as worn, which may contain multilayer materials,

material combinations or a series of separate garments in single layers
3.16
hardware

non-fabric items used in protective clothing including those made of metal or plastic

EXAMPLE Fasteners, rank markings, buttons, zippers, embroideries, braces.
[SOURCE EN ISO 11612:2015]
3.17
re-impregnation

procedure to maintain or regain the repellent properties of the outer fabric and/or chemical

penetration resistance of the clothing
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3.18
innermost lining

lining on the innermost face of a component assembly which is intended to be nearest to the wearers

skin

Note 1 to entry: Where the innermost lining forms part of a material combination, the material combination is

regarded as the innermost lining.
3.19
integrated

one or more additional elements attached to the garments functioning as an inseparable whole or a

detachable device (3.10)
3.20
interface area
areas where openings interrupt the continuity of material(s) or garments
3.21
interlining

layer between the outermost layer and the innermost lining in a multilayer garment

3.22
laundering

process intended to remove soils and/or stains by treatment (washing) with an aqueous detergent

solution and normally including rinsing, extracting and drying
[SOURCE: EN ISO 15487:2010]
3.23
material
substances, excluding hardware and labels, of which an item of clothing is made
3.24
material combination

material produced from a series of separate layers, fixed together during the garment manufacturing

stage
Note 1 to entry: See 3.26 (multilayer material).
3.25
moisture barrier

fabric or membrane used in a component assembly to achieve the properties of hydrostatic pressure

and water vapour permeability

Note 1 to entry: Moisture barriers do not prevent the passage of some chemical, biological or radiological

agents and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should be provided to protect the wearer in such

incidents.
3.26
multilayer material

material consisting of different layers intimately combined prior to the garment manufacturing stage,

e.g. by weaving, quilting, coating or gluing
Note 1 to entry: See 3.24 (material combination).
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3.27
neck

part of the body that distinguishes the head from the torso or trunk and can be marked as the region

between the collarbones and the lower jawbones
3.28
nonwoven
structures of textile materials, such as fibres, continuous filaments, or
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