kSIST FprEN 469:2015
(Main)Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting
Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting
This European Standard specifies minimum levels of performance requirements for protective clothing against heat and fire designed to be worn during firefighting operations, except protective clothing that is worn during fighting wildland fires (EN 15614) or specialized firefighting (EN 1486).
Within this European Standard, two performance levels are given for performance requirements 6.3, 6.4, 6.12 and 6.13:
- thermal protection level two (marked with X2) is the higher level;
- thermal level one (marked with X1) is the lower level.
This European Standard covers the general clothing design, the minimum performance levels of the materials used, the methods of test to be used to determine these performance levels, and marking and information supplied by the manufacturer.
Neither does this European Standard cover the protection against other hazards, such as chemical, electrical, biological, radiological or high-visibility hazards, nor does it cover the protection for the head, hands or feet. These aspects may be covered in other European Standards. However, the event of small accidental splashes of chemicals or flammable liquids is covered by this standard.
Schutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr - Leistungsanforderungen für Schutzkleidung für die Brandbekämpfung
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Mindestanforderungen der Leistungsstufen an Schutzkleidung gegen Hitze und Feuer fest, die bei der Brandbekämpfung getragen werden soll, mit Ausnahme von Schutzkleidung, die bei der Brandbekämpfung im freien Gelände (EN 15614) oder bei spezialisierter Brandbekämpfung (EN 1486) getragen wird.
In dieser Europäischen Norm sind zwei Leistungsstufen für die Leistungsanforderungen 6.3, 6.4, 6.12 und 6.13 angegeben:
- thermische Schutzstufe 2 (gekennzeichnet mit X2) ist die höhere Schutzstufe;
- thermische Schutzstufe 1 (gekennzeichnet mit X1) ist die niedrigere Schutzstufe.
In dieser Europäischen Norm werden die allgemeine Ausführung der Kleidung, die grundlegenden Leistungsstufen der verwendeten Materialien, die bei der Bestimmung dieser Leistungsstufen anzuwendenden Prüfverfahren, die Kennzeichnung sowie die Herstellerinformationen aufgeführt.
Diese Europäische Norm umfasst weder den Schutz vor anderen Gefährdungen, wie etwa chemischen, elektrischen, biologischen, Strahlungsgefährdungen oder Gefährdungen durch schlechte Sichtbarkeit, noch den Schutz von Kopf, Händen und Füßen. Diese Aspekte können in anderen Europäischen Normen behandelt werden. Jedoch deckt diese Europäische Norm Gefährdungen durch zufällige Spritzer von flüssigen Chemikalien oder brennbaren Flüssigkeiten ab.
Vêtements de protection pour sapeurs pompiers - Exigences de performance pour les vêtements de protection pour la lutte contre l'incendie
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les niveaux minimaux d'exigences de performance relatives aux vêtements de protection contre la chaleur et le feu devant être portés lors d'interventions de lutte contre l'incendie, à l'exception des vêtements de protection portés pendant la lutte contre les feux d'espaces naturels (EN 15614) ou pendant les opérations spéciales de lutte contre l'incendie (EN 1486).
La présente Norme européenne définit deux niveaux pour les exigences de performance 6.3, 6.4, 6.12 et 6.13 :
- le niveau 2 de protection thermique (désigné par X2) est le niveau supérieur ;
- le niveau 1 de protection thermique (désigné par X1) est le niveau inférieur.
La présente Norme européenne couvre la conception générale des vêtements, les niveaux minimaux de performance des matériaux utilisés, les méthodes d'essai à utiliser pour déterminer ces niveaux de performance ainsi que le marquage et la notice d'information du fabricant.
En revanche, la présente Norme européenne ne couvre ni la protection contre d'autres dangers, par exemple les dangers chimiques, électriques, biologiques, radiologiques ou liés à la haute visibilité, ni la protection de la tête, des mains et des pieds. Ces aspects peuvent être traités dans d'autres Normes européennes. Toutefois, la protection contre les petites projections accidentelles de liquides chimiques ou inflammables est couverte par la présente norme.
Zaščitna obleka za gasilce - Zahtevane lastnosti za zaščitno obleko pri gašenju požara
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 29-Sep-2015
- Technical Committee
- OVP - Personal protecting equipment
- Current Stage
- 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 07-Oct-2016
- Due Date
- 12-Oct-2016
- Completion Date
- 07-Oct-2016
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2015
Overview
FprEN 469 (CEN draft) - Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting - specifies minimum performance levels, test methods, marking and manufacturer information for structural firefighting clothing worn during firefighting operations. Intended to supersede EN 469:2005, this European Standard focuses on garments that protect the torso, neck, arms and legs (excludes head, hands and feet) and explicitly excludes wildland (EN 15614) and specialised firefighting ensembles (EN 1486). Small accidental splashes of chemicals or flammable liquids are addressed, but broader chemical, electrical, biological or radiological hazards are out of scope.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Performance levels: Two thermal protection grades are defined - thermal level one (X1) and thermal level two (X2) (X2 = higher protection). Water and vapour classes are similarly denoted as Y1/Y2 and Z1/Z2 for water penetration and water vapour resistance.
- Physical requirements: Includes tests for:
- Flame spread and limited flame spread behaviour
- Heat transfer from flame and radiation (clauses 6.3, 6.4)
- Residual tensile strength after radiant heat exposure
- Heat resistance, tensile and tear strength, surface wetting, dimensional change
- Resistance to liquid penetration and water penetration (hydrostatic test)
- Water vapour resistance (comfort/breathability)
- Visibility material area and photometric requirements
- Sampling, pre-treatment and conditioning: Standardised sampling and wash/finish procedures ensure repeatable test results and account for cleaning/ageing effects.
- Marking and manufacturer information: Required labelling and user information to communicate performance class, care instructions and limitations of use.
- Referenced test methods: Normative references include ISO/EN test methods such as ISO 9151, ISO 6942, EN 20811, EN ISO 31092, EN ISO 6530 and ISO 13506 (manikin tests).
Applications and who uses FprEN 469
- Manufacturers and designers of firefighter clothing use FprEN 469 to design garments that meet European minimum performance levels.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies apply the referenced test methods for compliance verification.
- Procurement officers and fire services use the standard to specify turnout gear performance for purchasing decisions.
- Regulators and safety managers reference it when harmonising PPE requirements and interoperability with other standards.
Related standards
- EN 15614 (wildland firefighting), EN 1486 (specialised firefighting), EN ISO 11612 (heat and flame protection), EN ISO 14116 (limited flame spread), EN ISO 20471 (high visibility) - FprEN 469 is complementary to these standards and clarifies scope and interfaces.
Keywords: FprEN 469, EN 469, protective clothing for firefighters, firefighter turnout gear, thermal protection, heat resistance, water penetration, PPE standard, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
kSIST FprEN 469:2015 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies minimum levels of performance requirements for protective clothing against heat and fire designed to be worn during firefighting operations, except protective clothing that is worn during fighting wildland fires (EN 15614) or specialized firefighting (EN 1486). Within this European Standard, two performance levels are given for performance requirements 6.3, 6.4, 6.12 and 6.13: - thermal protection level two (marked with X2) is the higher level; - thermal level one (marked with X1) is the lower level. This European Standard covers the general clothing design, the minimum performance levels of the materials used, the methods of test to be used to determine these performance levels, and marking and information supplied by the manufacturer. Neither does this European Standard cover the protection against other hazards, such as chemical, electrical, biological, radiological or high-visibility hazards, nor does it cover the protection for the head, hands or feet. These aspects may be covered in other European Standards. However, the event of small accidental splashes of chemicals or flammable liquids is covered by this standard.
This European Standard specifies minimum levels of performance requirements for protective clothing against heat and fire designed to be worn during firefighting operations, except protective clothing that is worn during fighting wildland fires (EN 15614) or specialized firefighting (EN 1486). Within this European Standard, two performance levels are given for performance requirements 6.3, 6.4, 6.12 and 6.13: - thermal protection level two (marked with X2) is the higher level; - thermal level one (marked with X1) is the lower level. This European Standard covers the general clothing design, the minimum performance levels of the materials used, the methods of test to be used to determine these performance levels, and marking and information supplied by the manufacturer. Neither does this European Standard cover the protection against other hazards, such as chemical, electrical, biological, radiological or high-visibility hazards, nor does it cover the protection for the head, hands or feet. These aspects may be covered in other European Standards. However, the event of small accidental splashes of chemicals or flammable liquids is covered by this standard.
kSIST FprEN 469:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.220.10 - Fire-fighting; 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
kSIST FprEN 469:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 469:2006, SIST EN 469:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
kSIST FprEN 469:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. 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.SRåDUDSchutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr - Leistungsanforderungen für Schutzkleidung für die BrandbekämpfungVêtements de protection pour sapeurs pompiers - Exigences de performance pour les vêtements de protection pour la lutte contre l'incendieProtective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting13.340.10Varovalna oblekaProtective clothing13.220.10Gašenje požaraFire-fightingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:FprEN 469kSIST FprEN 469:2015en,fr,de01-september-2015kSIST FprEN 469:2015SLOVENSKI
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July 2015 ICS 13.340.10 Will supersede EN 469:2005English Version
Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting
Vêtements de protection pour sapeurs pompiers - Exigences de performance pour les vêtements de protection pour la lutte contre l'incendie
Schutzkleidung für die Feuerwehr - Leistungsanforderungen für Schutzkleidung für die Brandbekämpfung This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 162.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Uncertainty of measurement . 20 Annex B (normative)
Determination of performance and rating classification . 21 Annex C (normative)
Significant technical changes between this document and the previous edition EN 469:2005 . 22 kSIST FprEN 469:2015
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC . 23 Bibliography . 24
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