EN 469:1995
(Main)Protective clothing for firefighters - Requirements and test methods for protective clothing for firefighting
Protective clothing for firefighters - Requirements and test methods for protective clothing for firefighting
This standard specifies test methods and minimum requirements for clothing to be worn during firefighting operations and associated activities where there is a risk of heat and/or flame. This standard covers the general clothing design, the minimum performance levels of the materials used, and the methods of test for determining these performance levels. The required performance levels may be achieved by the use of one or more garments. It does not cover special clothing for use in high risk situations, e.g. fire entry suits, or clothing for use in long term firefighting operations in high ambient temperature, e.g. forest fighting. It does not cover protection for the head, hands and feet or protection against other hazards, e.g. chemical, biological, radiation and electrical hazards. These aspects may be dealt with in other standards.
Schutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr - Prüfverfahren für Schutzkleidung für die Brandbekämpfung
Diese Norm legt die Prüfverfahren und die Mindestanforderungen für Kleidungen fest, die bei Feuerwehreinsätzen und damit verbundenen Aktivitäten getragen wird, wo Risiken durch Hitze und/oder Flammen vorliegen. Diese Norm beinhaltet die allgemeine Ausführung der Kleidung, die Mindestleistungsanforderungen an die Bestimmung dieser Leistungsstufen. Sie beinhaltet nicht den Schutz des Kopfes, der Hände und der Füsse, sowie besondere Kleidung für Hochrisiko-Einsätze, z.B. Flammeneintrittsanzüge, oder den Schutz gegen andere Gefahren (Strahlung, chem., biolog. und elektr.).
Vêtements de protection pour sapeurs pompiers - Exigences et méthodes d'essai pour les vêtements de protection pour la lutte contre l'incendie
La présente norme spécifie les méthodes d'essai et les exigences minimales requises des vêtements devant être portés dans le cadre d'interventions pour la lutte contre l'incendie et d'activités associées, dans des zones présentant un risque de chaleur et/ou de flamme. Elle traite de la conception générale du vêtement, et des méthodes d'essais pour déterminer ceux-ci. La présente norme ne traite pas de la protection de la tête, des mains et des pieds, des vêtements spéciaux utilisés dans les situations à risques élevés.
Zaščitna obleka za gasilce - Zahteve in preskusne metode za zaščitno obleko za gasilce
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 23-May-1995
- Withdrawal Date
- 13-Dec-2005
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 162/WG 2 - Resistance to heat and fire of protective clothing
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 14-Dec-2005
- Completion Date
- 14-Dec-2005
- Directive
- 96/98/EC - Marine equipment
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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EN 469:1995 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective clothing for firefighters - Requirements and test methods for protective clothing for firefighting". This standard covers: This standard specifies test methods and minimum requirements for clothing to be worn during firefighting operations and associated activities where there is a risk of heat and/or flame. This standard covers the general clothing design, the minimum performance levels of the materials used, and the methods of test for determining these performance levels. The required performance levels may be achieved by the use of one or more garments. It does not cover special clothing for use in high risk situations, e.g. fire entry suits, or clothing for use in long term firefighting operations in high ambient temperature, e.g. forest fighting. It does not cover protection for the head, hands and feet or protection against other hazards, e.g. chemical, biological, radiation and electrical hazards. These aspects may be dealt with in other standards.
This standard specifies test methods and minimum requirements for clothing to be worn during firefighting operations and associated activities where there is a risk of heat and/or flame. This standard covers the general clothing design, the minimum performance levels of the materials used, and the methods of test for determining these performance levels. The required performance levels may be achieved by the use of one or more garments. It does not cover special clothing for use in high risk situations, e.g. fire entry suits, or clothing for use in long term firefighting operations in high ambient temperature, e.g. forest fighting. It does not cover protection for the head, hands and feet or protection against other hazards, e.g. chemical, biological, radiation and electrical hazards. These aspects may be dealt with in other standards.
EN 469:1995 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 469:1995 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 469:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 469:1995 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/90/EU, 89/686/EEC, 96/98/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/10. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.JDVLOFHSchutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr - Prüfverfahren für Schutzkleidung für die BrandbekämpfungVetements de protection pour sapeurs pompiers - Exigences et méthodes d'essai pour les vetements de protection pour la lutte contre l'incendieProtective clothing for firefighters - Requirements and test methods for protective clothing for firefighting1
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