BS EN 15614:2007 specifies methods of test and minimum performance requirements for protective clothing, designed to protect the wearer's body, except the head, hands and feet, to be worn in wildland firefighting and associated activities. This clothing is not intended to provide protection during fire entrapment. It covers the general design of the clothing, the minimum level of performance for the materials employed and the methods of test to determine these levels.
BS EN 15614:2007 is not applicable to clothing for use in situations encountered in structural firefighting (BS EN 469 and BS ISO 11613) or where a high level of infrared radiation is expected (BD EN 1486), nor does this standard cover clothing to protect against chemical, biological, electrical or radiation hazards.
ContentsForeword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Clothing design
4.1 General
4.2 Collar
4.3 Coverall or suit
4.4 Pockets
4.5 Hardware
4.6 Sleeves
4.7 Trousers
5 Sampling and pre-treatment
5.1 Sampling
5.2 Number and size of specimen
5.3 Pre-treatment
5.3.1 General
5.3.2 Cleaning
5.3.3 Ageing
5.4 Conditioning
5.5 Exposure surface
6 Thermal requirements
6.1 General
6.2 Flame spread
6.2.1 General
6.2.2 Testing in accordance with EN ISO 15025:2002, Procedure A (Code letter A1)
6.2.3 Testing in accordance with EN ISO 15025:2002, Procedure B (Code letter A2)
6.3 Heat transfer (radiation)
6.4 Heat resistance
6.5 Heat resistance of the sewing thread
7 Mechanical requirements
7.1 Tensile strength
7.2 Tear strength
7.3 Main seam strength
8 Ergonomic and comfort requirements
8.1 Thermal resistance
8.2 Water vapour resistance
9 General requirements
9.1 Dimensional change after washing and/or dry cleaning
9.2 Retroreflective and/or fluorescent performance
10 Marking
11 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) Uncertainty of measurement
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC
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