• NFPA 1976 : 2000

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    PROTECTIVE ENSEMBLE FOR PROXIMITY FIRE FIGHTING

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Superseded date:  17-08-2006

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2000

    Publisher:  National Fire Protection Association

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    Chapter 1 Administration
            1.1 Scope
            1.2 Purpose
            1.3 Definitions
            1.4 Units
    Chapter 2 Certification
            2.1 General
            2.2 Certification Organization
            2.3 Inspection and Testing
            2.4 Recertification
            2.5 Manufacturer's Quality Assurance Program
            2.6 ISO Registration for Manufacturers
    Chapter 3 Labeling and Information
            3.1 Product Label Requirements
            3.2 User Information
    Chapter 4 Design Requirements
            4.1 Proximity Protective Garment Design
                  Requirements
            4.2 Protective Helmet Design Requirements
            4.3 Protective Glove Design Requirements
            4.4 Proximity Protective Footwear Design
                  Requirements
            4.5 Protective Wristlet Interface Component
                  Design Requirements
            4.6 Accessory Design Requirements
    Chapter 5 Performance Requirements
            5.1 Proximity Protective Garment Performance
                  Requirements
            5.2 Proximity Protective Helmet Performance
                  Requirements
            5.3 Proximity Protective Glove Performance
                  Requirements
            5.4 Protective Footwear Performance
                  Requirements
            5.5 Protective Wristlet Interface Component
                  Performance Requirements
    Chapter 6 Test Methods
            6.1 Sample Preparation Procedures
            6.2 Flame Resistance, Test One
            6.3 Flame Resistance, Test Two
            6.4 Flame Resistance, Test Three
            6.5 Flame Resistance, Test Four
            6.6 Heat and Thermal Shrinkage Resistance Test
            6.7 Conductive Heat Resistance, Test One
            6.8 Conductive Heat Resistance, Test Two
            6.9 Radiant Heat Resistance, Test One
            6.10 Radiant Reflective, Test Two
            6.11 Radiant Heat Transmittance, Test Three
            6.12 Conductive and Compressive Heat
                  Resistance Test (CCHR)
            6.13 Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) Test
            6.14 Thread Melting Test
            6.15 Tear Resistance Test
            6.16 Burst Strength Test
            6.17 Seam Breaking Strength Test
            6.18 Top Impact Resistance Test (Force)
            6.19 Impact Resistance Test (Acceleration)
            6.20 Faceshield Component Resistance Test
            6.21 Impact and Compression Tests
            6.22 Physical Penetration Resistance Test
            6.23 Puncture Resistance, Test One
            6.24 Puncture Resistance, Test Two
            6.25 Cut Resistance Test
            6.26 Abrasion Resistance Test
            6.27 Cleaning Shrinkage Resistance Test
            6.28 Water Penetration Test
            6.29 Liquid Penetration Resistance Test
            6.30 Viral Penetration Resistance Test
            6.31 Wet Flex
            6.32 Adhesion After Wet Flex-Tape Method
            6.33 Flex at Low Temperature
            6.34 Resistance to High-Temperature Blocking
            6.35 Corrosion Resistance Test
            6.36 Electrical Insulation Test One
            6.37 Electrical Insulation Test Two
            6.38 Overall Liquid Integrity Test One
            6.39 Overall Liquid Integrity Test Two
            6.40 Retention System Test
            6.41 Suspension System Retention Test
            6.42 Liner Retention Test
            6.43 Glove Hand Function Tests
            6.44 Grip Test
            6.45 Ladder Shank Bend Resistance Test
            6.46 Slip Resistance Test
            6.47 Label Durability and Legibility Test One
            6.48 Label Durability and legibility Test Two
            6.49 Shell Retention Test
            6.50 Luminous (Visible) Transmittance Test
            6.51 Helmet Shroud Opening Size Retention Test
            6.52 Whole Garment Liquid Penetration Test
            6.53 Eyelet and Stud Post Attachment Test
    Chapter 7 Referenced Publications
    Appendix A Explanatory Material
    Appendix B Referenced publications
    Index

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    Provides minimum design and performance requirements and test methods for proximity protective ensembles, including protective coats, trousers, coveralls, helmets, gloves, footwear, and interfa ce components.

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    Development Note Incorporated into NFPA 1971. (03/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Fire Protection Association
    Status Superseded

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    MIL-C-24938 Revision A:1993 COATS, FIREMEN'S, STRUCTURAL/ALUMINIZED PROXIMITY
    NFPA 1851 : 2014 SELECTION, CARE, AND MAINTENANCE OF PROTECTIVE ENSEMBLES FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING AND PROXIMITY FIRE FIGHTING
    MIL-L-24943 Revision A:1993 LINER, FIREMAN'S COAT, QUILTED
    NFPA 1406 : 1993 OUTSIDE LIVE FIRE TRAINING EVOLUTIONS
    ASTM E 2513 : 2007 : R2012 Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems
    NFPA 197 : 2018 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
    MIL-T-24940 Revision A:1993 TROUSERS, FIREMEN'S, STRUCTURAL/ALUMINIZED PROXIMITY
    MIL-L-24942 Revision A:1993 LINER, FIREMAN'S TROUSER, QUILTED
    ASTM E 2513 : 2007 Standard Specification for Multi-Story Building External Evacuation Platform Rescue Systems

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    ASTM D 5733 : 1999 Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Nonwoven Fabrics by the Trapezoid Procedure (Withdrawn 2008)
    ASTM D 3787 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textiles—Constant-Rate-of-Traverse (CRT) Ball Burst Test
    ASTM D 3940 : 1983 Test Method for Bursting Strength (Load) and Elongation of Sewn Semas of Knit or Woven Stretch Textile Fabrics (Withdrawn 1995)
    ASTM F 1790 : 2005 Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing
    A-A-55634 Revision A:2004 ZIPPERS (FASTENERS, SLIDE INTERLOCKING)
    ISO/IEC Guide 25:1990 General requirements for the competence of calibration and testing laboratories
    ASTM F 1342 : 2005 Standard Test Method for Protective Clothing Material Resistance to Puncture
    ASTM D 1630 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Abrasion Resistance (Footwear Abrader)
    CCC-C-419 Revision G:1989 CLOTH, DUCK, UNBLEACHED, PLIED-YARNS, ARMY AND NUMBERED
    MIL F 10884 : G FASTENERS, SNAP
    FED-STD-191 Revision A:1978 TEXTILE TEST METHODS
    QQ-S-766 Revision D:1988 STEEL PLATES, SHEETS AND STRIP CORROSION RESISTING
    SAE J 211 : 2008 INSTRUMENTATION FOR IMPACT TESTS
    ASTM D 1003 : 2013 : REDLINE Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
    NFPA 197 : 2018 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
    ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems — Requirements
    ISO/CIE 10526:1999 CIE standard illuminants for colorimetry
    A-A-55126 Revision C:2016 FASTENER TAPES, HOOK AND LOOP, SYNTHETIC
    ANSI Z34.1 : 1993 CERTIFICATION - THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR PRODUCTS, PROCESSES, AND SERVICES
    NFPA 1500 : 2018 FIRE DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
    ASTM D 471 : 2016-02 TEST METHOD FOR RUBBER PROPERTY - EFFECT OF LIQUIDS
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