SIST EN ISO 15384:2020

Protective clothing for firefighters - Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland firefighting clothing (ISO 15384:2018)

This document specifies methods of test and minimum performance requirements for personal protective clothing, designed to protect the wearer's body, except for the head, hands, and feet, that is worn during wildland firefighting and associated activities. This clothing is not intended to provide protection during fire entrapment. This document covers the general design of the garment, the minimum level of performance for the materials employed and the methods of test to determine these levels.
This document is not applicable to clothing for use in situations encountered in structural firefighting (EN 469 or ISO 11999-3), rescue (ISO 18639) or where a high level of infrared radiation is expected (ISO 15538 or EN 1486), nor does this document cover clothing to protect against chemical, biological, electrical or radiation hazards. This document does not provide protection against high mechanical risks such as for protection when using chain saws.

Schutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr - Laborprüfverfahren und Leistungsanforderungen für Schutzkleidung für die Brandbekämpfung im freien Gelände (ISO 15384:2018)

Dieses Dokument legt Prüfverfahren und Mindestleistungsanforderungen für persönliche Schutzkleidung fest, die den Körper des Trägers, außer Kopf, Händen und Füßen, schützen soll und die für den Einsatz bei der Brandbekämpfung im freien Gelände und den damit verbundenen Tätigkeiten bestimmt ist. Diese Kleidung ist nicht dafür ausgelegt, dann Schutz zu bieten, wenn der Träger vom Feuer eingeschlossen ist. Dieses Dokument behandelt die allgemeine Ausführung der Kleidungsstücke, die von den verwendeten Materialien mindestens zu erreichende Leistungsstufe und die Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung dieser Stufen.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Schutzkleidung für die Brandbekämpfung in Gebäuden (nach EN 469 oder ISO 11999 3), für Rettungseinsätze (nach ISO 18639) oder für Fälle, in denen eine hohe Infrarot¬-Strahlung zu erwarten ist (ISO 15538 oder EN 1486). Ebenso wenig ist Kleidung zum Schutz vor chemischen, biologischen, elektrischen oder Strahlungsgefährdungen Gegenstand dieses Dokumentes. Dieses Dokument bietet keinen Schutz gegen hohe mechanische Risiken, wie etwa Schutz bei der Verwendung von Kettensägen.

Habillement de protection pour sapeurs-pompiers - Méthodes d'essai en laboratoire et exigences de performance pour vêtements portés pendant la lutte contre les feux d'espaces naturels (ISO 15384:2018)

Le présent document spécifie des méthodes d'essai et des exigences minimales de performance relatives à l'habillement de protection individuelle conçu pour protéger le corps de l'utilisateur, à l'exception de la tête, des mains et des pieds, et portés pendant la lutte contre les feux d'espaces naturels et les activités connexes. Cet habillement n'est pas destiné à assurer une protection en cas d'encerclement par le feu. Le présent document s'applique à la conception générale du vêtement, au niveau minimal de performance des matériaux employés et aux méthodes d'essai permettant de déterminer ces niveaux.
Le présent document ne s'applique pas aux vêtements destinés à être utilisés dans le cadre de situations relevant de la lutte contre les incendies de structures (EN 469 ou ISO 11999‑3) ou des activités de sauvetage (ISO 18639), ou lorsqu'un niveau élevé de rayonnement infrarouge est envisagé (ISO 15538 ou EN 1486). Le présent document ne traite pas non plus de l'habillement de protection contre les dangers chimiques, biologiques, électriques et radiologiques. Le présent document ne couvre pas les protections contre les risques mécaniques élevés, telles que celles utilisées, par exemple, pour les travaux impliquant des scies-à-chaîne.

Zaščitna obleka za gasilce - Laboratorijske preskusne metode in zahtevane lastnosti gasilskih oblek za gašenje v naravi (ISO 15384:2018)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-Jan-2017
• Publication Date: 17-Jun-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: 12-May-2020
• Due Date: 17-Jul-2020
• Completion Date: 18-Jun-2020
• 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
• Mandate: M/031 - Standardization mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning standards for Personal Protective Equipment
• Ref Project: EN ISO 15384:2020 - Protective clothing for firefighters - Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland firefighting clothing (ISO 15384:2018)

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 15614:2007 - Protective clothing for firefighters - Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland clothing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2020
• Amended By: SIST EN ISO 15384:2020/A1:2021 - Protective clothing for firefighters - Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland firefighting clothing - Amendment 1 (ISO 15384:2018/Amd 1:2021)
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2021
• Revised: oSIST prEN ISO 15384:2025 - Protective clothing for firefighters - Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland firefighting clothing (ISO/DIS 15384:2025)
• Effective Date: 05-Jul-2023

Overview

EN ISO 15384:2020 (adoption of ISO 15384:2018) defines laboratory test methods and minimum performance requirements for personal protective clothing worn during wildland firefighting. It covers garments designed to protect the wearer’s body (excluding head, hands and feet) during extended outdoor firefighting tasks. The standard is intended for lightweight, breathable clothing used in wildland environments and is not intended for fire entrapment situations, structural firefighting, rescue operations, high infrared exposure, or protection against chemical/biological/electrical/radiation hazards.

Key topics and technical requirements

EN ISO 15384:2020 specifies requirements and test methods across several technical areas, including:

• Clothing design - general construction, collars, sleeves, trousers, pockets, hardware and retroreflective/fluorescent elements to ensure practical and safe garment design for wildland conditions.
• Thermal performance - tests for flame spread, face and edge ignition, heat transfer (radiation) and heat resistance of materials and components.
• Mechanical performance - material tensile strength, tear strength and main seam strength to verify durability in field use.
• Ergonomics and comfort - limits and test methods for thermal resistance and water vapour resistance to reduce heat stress during prolonged operations.
• General requirements - dimensional change after laundering, retroreflective/fluorescent performance, ageing and sample pre-treatment.
• Marking, labelling and manufacturer information - durable labels, compliance marking and user guidance required to support safe selection and maintenance.

(The standard includes methods, uncertainty of measurement guidance and a summary table of performance ratings and classification.)

Applications and who uses this standard

EN ISO 15384:2020 is used by:

• Manufacturers and designers of wildland firefighting garments to develop and certify clothing that balances protection, breathability and mobility.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies performing standardized laboratory tests and reporting performance results.
• Procurement officers and fleet managers in fire services, forestry agencies and land-management organizations specifying PPE for wildland operations.
• Safety managers and regulators assessing compliance, labeling and suitability of garments for extended outdoor firefighting.

Keywords: EN ISO 15384:2020, wildland firefighting clothing, protective clothing for firefighters, laboratory test methods, performance requirements, PPE.

Related standards

• EN 469 / ISO 11999-3 - structural firefighting clothing (not covered here)
• ISO 16073 - PPE for head, hands, feet for wildland firefighting
• ISO 15538 / EN 1486 - high infrared radiation garments (exclusion)
• ISO 18639 - rescue clothing (exclusion)
• ISO/TR 21808 - risk assessment guidance for wildland firefighting

For full test procedures, performance values and official text obtain EN ISO 15384:2020 from CEN or your national standards body.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 15614:2007
Zaščitna obleka za gasilce - Laboratorijske preskusne metode in zahtevane
lastnosti gasilskih oblek za gašenje v naravi (ISO 15384:2018)
Protective clothing for firefighters - Laboratory test methods and performance
requirements for wildland firefighting clothing (ISO 15384:2018)
Schutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr - Laborprüfverfahren und Leistungsanforderungen für
Schutzkleidung für die Brandbekämpfung im freien Gelände (ISO 15384:2018)
Habillement de protection pour sapeurs-pompiers - Méthodes d'essai en laboratoire et
exigences de performance pour vêtements portés pendant la lutte contre les feux
d'espaces naturels (ISO 15384:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 15384:2020
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 15384
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.340.10 Supersedes EN 15614:2007
English Version
Protective clothing for firefighters - Laboratory test
methods and performance requirements for wildland
firefighting clothing (ISO 15384:2018)
Habillement de protection pour sapeurs-pompiers - Schutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr -
Méthodes d'essai en laboratoire et exigences de Laborprüfverfahren und Leistungsanforderungen für
performance pour vêtements portés pendant la lutte Schutzkleidung für die Brandbekämpfung im freien
contre les feux d'espaces naturels (ISO 15384:2018) Gelände (ISO 15384:2018)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 April 2020.

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European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 15384:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 94 "Personal
safety - Personal protective equipment" in collaboration with 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 October 2020, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by October 2020.
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 15614:2007.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations 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.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 15384:2018 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 15384:2020 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 15384
Second edition
2018-07
Protective clothing for firefighters —
Laboratory test methods and
performance requirements for
wildland firefighting clothing
Habillement de protection pour sapeurs-pompiers — Méthodes
d'essai en laboratoire et exigences de performance pour vêtements
portés pendant la lutte contre les feux d'espaces naturels
Reference number
ISO 15384:2018(E)
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ISO 15384:2018(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Clothing design . 4
4.1 General . 4
4.2 Collar . 4
4.3 Protective coverall or protective suit . 4
4.4 Pockets . 5
4.5 Hardware . 5
4.6 Retroreflective and/or fluorescent materials . 5
4.7 Sleeves . 5
4.8 Trousers . 5
5 Sampling and pre-treatment . 6
5.1 General . 6
5.2 Sampling . 6
5.3 Pre-treatment by cleaning . 6
5.4 Conditioning . 6
5.5 Exposure surface . 6
5.6 Ageing . 6
6 Thermal requirements . 7
6.1 Flamespread . 7
6.1.1 General. 7
6.1.2 Face ignition . 7
6.1.3 Edge ignition . . 7
6.2 Heat transfer (radiation) . 8
6.3 Heat resistance . 8
6.3.1 Heat resistance of the sewing thread . 8
6.3.2 Heat resistance of retroreflective/fluorescent materials . 8
7 Mechanical requirements . 8
7.1 Tensile strength . 8
7.2 Tear strength . 8
7.3 Main seam strength. 8
8 Ergonomic and comfort requirements . 9
8.1 Thermal resistance . 9
8.2 Water vapour resistance . 9
9 General . 9
9.1 Dimensional change after washing and/or dry-cleaning . 9
9.2 Retroreflective and/or fluorescent performance . 9
9.3 Summary of performance requirements . 9
10 Marking and labelling .11
10.1 General .11
10.2 Label durability and legibility .11
10.3 Compliance marking requirements .11
11 Information supplied by the manufacturer .12
Annex A (normative) Uncertainty of measurement and determination of property values
for the rating and classification .13
Bibliography .14
ISO 15384:2018(E)
Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 94, Personal safety — Protective clothing
and equipment, Subcommittee SC 14, Fire-fighters' personal equipment.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition of ISO 15384:2003 which has been technically
revised.
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ISO 15384:2018(E)
Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide minimum performance requirements for protective
clothing designed for use for extended periods during wildland firefighting activities. The minimum
performance requirements and methods of test for personal protective equipment (PPE) covering the
head, hands, feet, eyes and ears for wildland firefighting are covered in ISO 16073.
Wildland firefighting involves work primarily in summer temperatures, for many hours in which the
firefighter can develop high levels of metabolic heat. Loose-fitting clothing is as important as the fire
resistance of materials in preventing serious burn injury. Clothing that is tight-fitting poses a danger
to the wildland firefighter from radiant heat and heat stress, while, at the same time, diminishing the
firefighter's ability to perform. Consequently, the protective clothing needs to be light, flexible and
commensurate with the risks to which the firefighter can be exposed in order to be effective without
introducing heat stress to the wearer.
Accordingly, a risk assessment (ISO/TR 21808) needs to be undertaken to determine if the clothing
covered by this document is suitable for its intended use and the expected exposure. This document
does not cover clothing for use in higher risk situations, where clothing complying with ISO 11999-3
or EN 469 (structural firefighting) or even ISO 15538 or EN 1486 (firefighting with reflective outer
surface), is more suitable, nor does this document cover clothing to protect against chemical, biological,
electrical or radiation hazards. This document does not cover risk related to rescue operations that are
covered in ISO 18639 or EN 16689.
The risk assessment needs to include what additional personal protective equipment is necessary for
the head, hand and feet. In some situations, respiratory protection may also be required.
Firefighters need to be trained in the use, care and maintenance of the protective clothing covered by
this document, including an understanding of its limitation.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 15384:2018(E)
Protective clothing for firefighters — Laboratory test
methods and performance requirements for wildland
firefighting clothing
1 Scope
This document specifies methods of test and minimum performance requirements for personal protective
clothing, designed to protect the wearer’s body, except for the head, hands, and feet, that is worn during
wildland firefighting and associated activities. This clothing is not intended to provide protection
during fire entrapment. This document covers the general design of the garment, the minimum level of
performance for the materials employed and the methods of test to determine these levels.
This document is not applicable to clothing for use in situations encountered in structural firefighting
(EN 469 or ISO 11999-3), rescue (ISO 18639) or where a high level of infrared radiation is expected
(ISO 15538 or EN 1486), nor does this document cover clothing to protect against chemical, biological,
electrical or radiation hazards. This document does not provide protection against high mechanical
risks such as for protection when using chain saws.
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.
ISO 139, Textiles — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
ISO 3146, Plastics — Determination of melting behaviour (melting temperature or melting range) of semi-
crystalline polymers by capillary tube and polarizing-microscope methods
ISO 4674-1, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of tear resistance — Part 1: Constant rate
of tear methods
ISO 5077, Textiles — Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying
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 11092, Textiles — Physiological effects — Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under
steady-state conditions (sweating guarded-hotplate test)
ISO 12947-2, Textiles — Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method —
Part 2: Determination of specimen breakdown
ISO 13688, Protective clothing — General requirements
ISO 13934-1, Textiles — Tensile properties of fabrics — Part 1: Determination of maximum force and
elongation at maximum force using the strip method
ISO 13935-2, 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 13937-2, Textiles — Tear properties of fabrics — Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped
test specimens (Single tear method)
ISO 15025:2016, Protective clothing — Protection against flame — Method of test for limited flame spread
ISO 15384:2018(E)
ISO 17493, Clothing and equipment for protection against heat — Test method for convective heat
resistance using a hot air circulating oven
ISO 20471:2013, High visibility clothing — Test methods and requirements
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:
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3.1
ageing
changing of the product performance over time during use or storage
Note 1 to entry: Ageing is caused by a combination of several factors, such as:
— cleaning, maintenance, or disinfecting processes;
— exposure to visible and/or ultraviolet radiation;
— exposure to high or low temperatures or to changing temperatures;
— exposure to chemicals including humidity;
— exposure to biological agents such as bacteria, fungi, insects, or other pests;
— exposure to mechanical action such as abrasion, flexing, pressure, and strain;
— exposure to contaminants such as dirt, oil, splashes of molten metal, etc.;
— exposure to wear and tear.
3.2
cleaning
process by which a Personal Protective Equipment, (PPE), is made again serviceable and/or hygienically
wearable by removing any dirt or contamination
3.3
cleaning cycle
washing and a drying cycle or dry-cleaning cycle
Note 1 to entry: A cleaning cycle is typically a washing and drying cycle or a dry-cleaning cycle followed, if
required, by ironing or other finishing.
3.4
closure system
method of fastening/unfastening the 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.
3.5
component assembly
combination of all materials and hardware of a multi-layer garment presented exactly as the finished
garment construction
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3.6
conditioning
keeping the samples under standard conditions of temperature and relative humidity for a minimum
period of time
3.7
hardware
non-fabric items used in protective clothing including those made of metal or plastic
3.8
main seam
seam which is essential to the integrity of the garment
3.9
material combination
material produced from a series of separate layers, combined prior to the garment manufacturing stage
EXAMPLE A quilted fabric.
3.10
outer material
outermost material of which the protective clothing is made
3.11
pre-treatment
standard way of preparing the samples before testing
Note 1 to entry: This can include subjecting the sample to a specific number of cleaning cycles; to heat, mechanica
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