1. SCOPE

This standard specifies test methods and minimum requirements for protective clothing to be worn during firefighting and associated activities where there is a risk of heat and/or flame and covers the general clothing design, the minimum performance levels of the materials used, and the methods of test for determining these performance levels.

This standard does not cover special clothing for use in other high risk situations such as specialized firefighting, or clothing for use in long term firefighting operations in high ambient temperature, for example brush, wildland, or forest firefighting. It does not cover protection for the head, hands and feet or protectionagainst other hazards, for example biological, radiation and electrical hazards. These aspects may be dealt with in other standards.

NOTE - Additional personal protective equipment to protect the head, hands, and feet should be worn with clothing specified in this standard and in majority of situations breathing apparatus is also required to be worn. Firefighters should be trained in the use and care of protective clothing covered by this standard including an understanding of its limitations and of the otheritems of personal protective equipment that may be required depending on the risks encountered.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subjected to revision and parties to agreements basedon this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated in Annex A.