ISO 11999-1:2015 PPE for firefighters - Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at risk of exposure to high levels of heat and/or flame while fighting fires occurring in structures - Part 1: General
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ISO 11999-1:2015
Scope
This International Standard specifies minimum design and performance requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used by firefighters, primarily but not solely to protect against exposure to flame and high thermal loads.
To assist with choice based on user risk assessment, types and performance levels for different categories of protection are included.
The scope of this International Standard does not include PPE for use in high-risk fire exposures where, for example, protective clothing with reflective surface according to ISO 15538 might be more appropriate, or for use in long-term firefighting operations in high ambient temperature (for example, bush, wildland, or forest firefighting) where equipment according to ISO 16073 might be more appropriate.
Similarly, this International Standard does not include PPE to protect against chemical and biological hazards, other than against short-term and accidental exposure while engaged in firefighting and associated activities when fighting fires occurring in structures.
This part of ISO 11999 describes the general structure of this International Standard, sets design and performance requirements for PPE, and includes requirements for marking and manufacturer’s instructions.
ISO 11999-1:2015 Referenced Document
CIE 54.2-2001 RETROREFLECTION: DEFINITION AND MEASUREMENT*, 2024-04-20 Update
EN 1149-1:2006 Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 1: Test method for measurement of surface resistivity
EN 1149-3:2004 Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 3: Test method for measurement of charge decay
EN 1149-5:2008 Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 5: Material performance and design requirements
EN 136:1998 Respiratory protective devices - Full face masks - Requirements, testing, marking
EN 137:2006 Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask - Requirements, testing, marking*, 2024-04-20 Update
EN 166:2001 Personal Eye-Protection - Specifications*, 2024-04-20 Update
EN 167:2001 Personal Eye-Protection - Optical Test Methods*, 2024-04-20 Update
EN 168:2001 Personal Eye-Protection - Non-Optical Test Methods*, 2024-04-20 Update
EN 170:2002 Personal eye-protection - Ultraviolet filters - Transmittance requirements and recommended use*, 2024-04-20 Update
EN 171:2002 Personal eye-protection - Infrared filters - Transmittance requirements and recommended use
EN 172:1994 Personal Eye Protection - Sunglare Filters for Industrial Use (Incorporates Amendments A1: 2000 and A2: 2001)
EN 388:2003 Protective gloves against mechanical risks
EN 443:2008 Helmets for fire fighting in buildings and other structures
EN 458:2004 Hearing Protectors - Recommendations for Selection, Use, Care and Maintenance - Guidance Document*, 2024-04-20 Update
EN 960:2006 Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets
ISO 11999-1:2015 history
2015ISO 11999-1:2015 PPE for firefighters - Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at risk of exposure to high levels of heat and/or flame while fighting fires occurring in structures - Part 1: General