AS 4967(INT)-2001

1 - AS 4967(Int)-2001 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR FIREFIGHTERS-REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING USED FOR STRUCTU
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - FOREWORD
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 OBJECTIVE
7 - 1.3 APPLICATION
7 - 1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.5.1 Cargo pockets
8 - 1.5.2 Char
8 - 1.5.3 Collar lining
8 - 1.5.4 Cleaning cycle
9 - 1.5.5 Composite
9 - 1.5.6 Closure system
9 - 1.5.7 Component assembly
9 - 1.5.8 Drip
9 - 1.5.9 Firefighters’ protective clothing
9 - 1.5.10 Garment
9 - 1.5.11 Hardware
9 - 1.5.12 Innermost lining
9 - 1.5.13 Interface area
9 - 1.5.14 Interface component
9 - 1.5.15 Interlining
9 - 1.5.16 Manufacturer
9 - 1.5.17 Material combination
9 - 1.5.18 Melt
10 - 1.5.19 Moisture barrier
10 - 1.5.20 Multi-layer clothing assembly
10 - 1.5.21 Outer material
10 - 1.5.22 Outer shell
10 - 1.5.23 Overlap
10 - 1.5.24 Protective clothing
10 - 1.5.25 Protective coat
10 - 1.5.26 Protective coverall
10 - 1.5.27 Protective garment
10 - 1.5.28 Protective hood
10 - 1.5.29 Protective trouser
10 - 1.5.30 Protective wristlet
10 - 1.5.31 Removable inner liner
11 - 1.5.32 Seam
11 - 1.5.33 Major A seams
11 - 1.5.34 Major B seams
11 - 1.5.35 Minor seams
11 - 1.5.36 Structural firefighting
11 - 1.5.37 Thermal barrier
11 - 1.5.38 Trim
11 - 1.5.39 Under garment
11 - 1.5.40 Winter liner
12 - SECTION 2 DETERMINATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTERS’ PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
13 - SECTION 3 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
13 - 3.1 GENERAL
13 - 3.2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
13 - 3.2.1 General clothing design
13 - 3.2.2 Configuration
13 - 3.2.3 Restriction of movement
13 - 3.2.4 Multi-layer clothing assemblies
13 - 3.2.5 Seams
14 - 3.2.6 Hardware
14 - 3.2.7 Closure systems and accessories
14 - 3.2.8 Retro-reflective elements
14 - 3.2.9 Sleeve ends
14 - 3.2.10 Neck protection
14 - 3.2.11 Clothing mass
14 - 3.2.12 Ease of cleaning
14 - 3.2.13 Labels
14 - 3.3 SAMPLING AND PRETREATMENT
14 - 3.3.1 Samples
14 - 3.3.2 Number and size of specimens
14 - 3.3.3 Exposure surface
15 - 3.3.4 Pretreatment
15 - 3.4 BASIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
15 - 3.4.1 Flame spread
15 - 3.5 HEAT TRANSFER (FLAME)
16 - 3.6 HEAT TRANSFER (RADIATION)
16 - 3.7 RESIDUAL STRENGTH OF MATERIAL WHEN EXPOSED TO RADIANT HEAT
16 - 3.8 HEAT RESISTANCE
16 - 3.8.1 Materials
16 - 3.8.2 Threads
16 - 3.9 TENSILE STRENGTH
16 - 3.9.1 Outer material
16 - 3.9.2 Main seams
16 - 3.10 TEAR STRENGTH
17 - 3.11 ABRASION RESISTANCE
17 - 3.12 RESISTANCE TO WATER AND LIQUID CHEMICALS
17 - 3.12.1 General
17 - 3.12.2 Surface wetting
17 - 3.12.3 Penetration by liquids
18 - 3.13 DIMENSIONAL CHANGE
18 - 3.14 RETRO-REFLECTIVE/ FLUORESCENT MATERIAL
18 - 3.15 ADDITIONAL GARMENT TESTING
19 - SECTION 4 MARKING
19 - 4.1 GENERAL
19 - 4.2 MARKING REQUIREMENTS
19 - 4.3 MANUFACTURERS’ INFORMATION
21 - APPENDIX A - RETRO-REFLECTIVE/ FLUORESCENT MATERIALS
21 - A1 SCOPE
21 - A2 REFLECTIVE PROPERTIES
21 - A2.1 Trim
21 - A2.2 Trim combination
21 - A3 HEAT AND FLAME RESISTANCE PROPERTIES
21 - A4 ATTACHMENT
22 - A5 REPORT

Specifies methods of test and minimum performance requirements for protective clothing to be worn when performing structural firefighting and associated activities. This Interim Standard has been based on ISO/CD 11613 (CEN TC 162/N 379 R1).

This Interim Standard specifies the minimum requirements and test methods for assessing protective clothing that is intended to be worn during structural firefighting and associated activities where there is a risk of heat and/or flame.

First published as AS 4967(Int)-2001.