EN 469:2005

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for
firefighting
Schutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr - Leistungsanforderungen für Schutzkleidung für die
Brandbekämpfung
Vetements de protection pour sapeurs pompiers - Exigences de performance pour les
vetements de protection pour la lutte contre l'incendie
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 469:2005
ICS:
13.220.10 Gašenje požara Fire-fighting
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 469
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2005
ICS 13.340.10 Supersedes EN 469:1995
English Version
Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements
for protective clothing for firefighting
Vêtements de protection pour sapeurs pompiers - Schutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr -
Exigences de performance pour les vêtements de Leistungsanforderungen für Schutzkleidung für die
protection pour la lutte contre l'incendie Brandbekämpfung
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 22 July 2005.
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Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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Contents
Page
Foreword .4
Introduction.5
1 Scope .6
2 Normative References .7
3 Terms and definitions.7
4 General clothing design .9
4.1 General .9
4.2 Size designation.9
4.3 Type of clothing .9
4.4 Combination of garments.9
4.5 Outer two piece suit.10
4.6 Anti-wicking barrier .10
4.7 Hardware.10
4.8 Integrated personal protective equipment (PPE) .10
5 Sampling and pre-treatment.10
6 Requirements .10
6.1 Flame spread.10
6.2 Heat transfer – Flame.11
6.3 Heat transfer – Radiation.11
6.4 Residual tensile strength of material when exposed to radiant heat.12
6.5 Heat resistance .12
6.6 Tensile strength .12
6.7 Tear strength .12
6.8 Surface wetting .12
6.9 Dimensional change .12
6.10 Resistance to penetration by liquid chemicals.13

6.11 Resistance to water penetration .13
6.12 Water vapour resistance .14
6.13 Ergonomic performance.14
6.14 Visibility .14
6.15 Optional test - whole garment testing .14
7 Marking .14
8 Information supplied by the manufacturer.15
Annex A (normative) Uncertainty of measurement.16
Annex B (normative) Requirements for visibility .17
Annex C (informative) Prediction of burn injury using an instrumented manikin .18
Annex D (informative) Checking of basic ergonomic features of protective clothing Practical
performance tests.20
Annex E (informative) Test method for complete garments.22
Annex F (informative) Physiological / heat stress hazards .36
Annex G (informative) Risk assessment guidelines .37
Annex H (informative) Guidelines on electrical hazards .43
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC.44

Bibliography.46

Foreword
This European Standard (EN 469:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162 “Protective
clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by March 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
March 2006.
This European Standard supersedes EN 469:1995.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this European
Standard.
It is one of several standards for clothing that have been developed to protect persons against heat and/or flames.
Some examples of other European Standards include:
 prEN ISO 11611:2003, Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes (ISO/DIS 11611:2003);
 prEN ISO 11612:2003, Clothing to protect against heat and flame (ISO/DIS 11612:2003);
 ISO 11613:1999, Protective clothing for firefighters — Laboratory test methods and performance requirements;
 EN 1486:1996, Protective clothing for firefighters — Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for
specialized fire fighting;
 EN ISO 14460:1999 (and EN ISO 14460/A1:2002), Protective clothing for automobile racing drivers —
Protection against heat and flame — Performance requirements and test methods (ISO 14460:1999);
 ISO 15384:2003, Protective clothing for firefighters — Laboratory test methods and performance requirements
for wildland firefighting clothing;
 ISO 15538:2001, Protective clothing for firefighters — Laboratory test methods and performance requirements
for protective clothing with a reflective outer surface;
 EN 13911:2004, Protective clothing for firefighters — Requirements and test methods for fire hoods for
firefighters.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Introduction
The purpose of this European Standard is to provide minimum performance requirements for protective clothing for
firefighters, whilst fighting fires. Within this European Standard, two performance levels are given for performance
requirements 6.2, 6.3, 6.11 and 6.12 - level 1 is the lower level, level 2, the higher level. The level of personal
protection chosen should be based on the outcome of a risk assessment. Annex G lists many of the hazards that may
be encountered by firefighters and sets out guidelines for carrying out a risk assessment analysis.
During an incident, hazards other than those against which clothing to this European Standard is intended to protect
may be encountered e.g. chemical, biological, radiological, and electrical. If the risk assessment identifies that
exposure to such hazards is likely, protection by more appropriate personal protective equipment may be required
either instead of or in addition to the protective clothing covered by this European Standard.
In this European Standard, some requirements have an influence on ergonomics and additional informative annexes
on ergonomic features and physiological / heat stress hazards are included in the form of guidelines because suitable
tests for these requirements have not yet been validated internationally. It is important that further requirements for
ergonomic aspects of protective clothing become integrated normative parts of European standards such as this and
currently work on this is taking place.
The requirement regarding water vapour resistance in 6.12, level 1, is proposed for an amendment (procedure).
For adequate overall protection against the risks to which firefighters are likely to be exposed, additional personal
protective equipment to protect the head, face, hands and feet should also be worn, along with appropriate respiratory
protection where necessary.
The specified controlled laboratory tests used to determine compliance with the performance requirements of this
European Standard do not replicate the situations to which firefighting personnel may be exposed.
This European Standard sets minimum levels of performance requirements. Nothing in this European Standard is
intended to restrict any jurisdiction, purchaser or manufacturer from exceeding these minimum requirements.
NOTE It is essential that firefighters are trained in the selection, use, care and maintenance of all personal protective
equipment. Attention is drawn to CEN/TR 14560:2003, which sets out guidelines
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