EN 443:1997
(Main)Helmets for firefighters
Helmets for firefighters
This European standard specifies the principal characteristics required for a helmet for firefighters with regards to the level of protection, comfort and durability. It allows options to take account of particular national requirements. Helmets complying with this standard are not necessarily intended for special applications (for example: oil fires, forest fires). Annex A and figures 1 to 9 are integral parts of this standard.
Feuerwehrhelme
Diese Norm legt die wesentlichen Anforderungen an einen Feuerwehrhelm bezüglich Schutzgrad, Komfort und Lebensdauer fest. Optionen, die spezielle nationale Anforderungen berücksichtigen, sind zulässig. Diese Norm ist nicht zwangsläufig für spezielle Anforderungen (z.B. Ölbrände, Waldbrände, usw.) vorgesehen. Anhang A und Bilder 1 bis 9 sind integrale Bestandteile dieser Norm.
Casques de sapeurs pompiers
La présente norme spécifie les principales caractéristiques requises pour un casque des services d'incendie et de secours, elle prend en compte le niveau de protection, le confort et la tenue dans le temps du casque. Elle autorise des options pour prendre en compte des exigences nationales particulières. Les casques conformes à cette norme ne sont pas destinés nécessairement à des applications spécifiques (par exemple: feu d'hydrocarbures, feu de forêts). L'annexe A et les figures 1 à 9 font partie intégrante de cette norme.
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General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 16-Sep-1997
- Withdrawal Date
- 26-Feb-2008
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 158 - Head protection
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 158/WG 3 - Firefighters helmets
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 27-Feb-2008
- Completion Date
- 27-Feb-2008
- Directive
- 96/98/EC - Marine equipment
- Ref Project
SIST EN 443:1998 - Helmets for firefighters
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN ISO 6284:1999 - Construction drawings - Indication of limit deviations (ISO 6284:1996) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 443:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Helmets for firefighters". This standard covers: This European standard specifies the principal characteristics required for a helmet for firefighters with regards to the level of protection, comfort and durability. It allows options to take account of particular national requirements. Helmets complying with this standard are not necessarily intended for special applications (for example: oil fires, forest fires). Annex A and figures 1 to 9 are integral parts of this standard.
This European standard specifies the principal characteristics required for a helmet for firefighters with regards to the level of protection, comfort and durability. It allows options to take account of particular national requirements. Helmets complying with this standard are not necessarily intended for special applications (for example: oil fires, forest fires). Annex A and figures 1 to 9 are integral parts of this standard.
EN 443:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting; 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 443:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 443:2008, CEN/TS 1992-4-1:2009, EN 14458:2004, EN ISO 6284:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 443:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/90/EU, 89/686/EEC, 96/98/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/3. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-1998
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Helmets for firefighters
Feuerwehrhelme
Casques de sapeurs pompiers
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 443:1997
ICS:
13.220.
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