BS EN 13911:2017

European foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Design and Materials
5 Sampling and pre-treatment
6 Performance requirements
7 Marking
8 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (normative) - Uncertainty of Measurement
Annex B (normative) - Donning, Doffing and
        shape retention test
Annex C (normative) - Determination of property values
Annex D (informative) - Significant technical
        changes between this document and the
        previous edition EN 13911:2004
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between
         this European Standard and the essential
         requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC
         aimed to be covered

Defines minimum safety requirements and test methods for a firehood to be worn during firefighting operations to protect against heat and fire.

This standard specifies minimum safety requirements and test methods for a firehood to be worn during firefighting operations to protect against heat and fire. This standard only applies in situations when protective clothing (EN 469), breathing apparatus (EN 136 and EN 137), and helmet (EN 443) are also worn.