BS EN 469:2020 pdf free.Protective clothing for firefighters -Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting activities.
BS EN 469 This document specifies minimum performance requirements for protective clothing designed to be worn during firefighting activities. The requirements detailed in this document cover design, heat and flame, mechanical, chemical, comfort, and visibility.This document covers the general clothing design, the minimum performance levels of the material
used, the methods of test to be used to determine these performance levels, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer. This document makes distinction between firefighting activities dividing them into two performance levels based on a risk assessment:Level 1: specifies the minimum requirements for firefighting clothing involving work associated
with outdoor firefighting and their support activities, taking into account the environments and conditions of the expected operational scenarios of such firefighting activities.
The level 1 is not applicable for protection against risks encountered in fighting fires or rescue from fire activities in structures, unless combined to a level 2 or other specialized PPE.
Level 2: specifies the minimum requirements for firefighting clothing for risks encountered in fighting fires and rescue from fire in structures.The distinction between Level 1 and Level 2 clothing is restricted to the requirements for heat and flame (X1 or X2 – Heat and Flame]. These levels of protection can be reached by a single garment or a combination of separate garments.Additional marking provides two grades of protection for Y (protection against water penetration) and Z (water vapour resistance). It is essential that these performance grades are indicated on the marking of the clothing and explained in the instructions for use.Where protection is provided by a two piece suit, it shall be determined that an overlap between the
jacket and trousers shall always be retained, whilst raising both hands fully above the head and bending over from an upright position until fingertips reach the ground without bending the knees. The wrists and ankles shall remain covered, when wearing appropriate sized clothing in an upright position.Verification of the fulfilment of this requirement shall be made by visual inspection based on the procedure outlined in this paragraph.BS EN 469 pdf downlaod.