AS 4967(INT)-2001

1 - AS 4967(Int)-2001 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR FIREFIGHTERS-REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING USED FOR STRUCTU
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - FOREWORD
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 OBJECTIVE
7 - 1.3 APPLICATION
7 - 1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.5.1 Cargo pockets
8 - 1.5.2 Char
8 - 1.5.3 Collar lining
8 - 1.5.4 Cleaning cycle
9 - 1.5.5 Composite
9 - 1.5.6 Closure system
9 - 1.5.7 Component assembly
9 - 1.5.8 Drip
9 - 1.5.9 Firefighters’ protective clothing
9 - 1.5.10 Garment
9 - 1.5.11 Hardware
9 - 1.5.12 Innermost lining
9 - 1.5.13 Interface area
9 - 1.5.14 Interface component
9 - 1.5.15 Interlining
9 - 1.5.16 Manufacturer
9 - 1.5.17 Material combination
9 - 1.5.18 Melt
10 - 1.5.19 Moisture barrier
10 - 1.5.20 Multi-layer clothing assembly
10 - 1.5.21 Outer material
10 - 1.5.22 Outer shell
10 - 1.5.23 Overlap
10 - 1.5.24 Protective clothing
10 - 1.5.25 Protective coat
10 - 1.5.26 Protective coverall
10 - 1.5.27 Protective garment
10 - 1.5.28 Protective hood
10 - 1.5.29 Protective trouser
10 - 1.5.30 Protective wristlet
10 - 1.5.31 Removable inner liner
11 - 1.5.32 Seam
11 - 1.5.33 Major A seams
11 - 1.5.34 Major B seams
11 - 1.5.35 Minor seams
11 - 1.5.36 Structural firefighting
11 - 1.5.37 Thermal barrier
11 - 1.5.38 Trim
11 - 1.5.39 Under garment
11 - 1.5.40 Winter liner
12 - SECTION 2 DETERMINATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTERS’ PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
13 - SECTION 3 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
13 - 3.1 GENERAL
13 - 3.2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
13 - 3.2.1 General clothing design
13 - 3.2.2 Configuration
13 - 3.2.3 Restriction of movement
13 - 3.2.4 Multi-layer clothing assemblies
13 - 3.2.5 Seams
14 - 3.2.6 Hardware
14 - 3.2.7 Closure systems and accessories
14 - 3.2.8 Retro-reflective elements
14 - 3.2.9 Sleeve ends
14 - 3.2.10 Neck protection
14 - 3.2.11 Clothing mass
14 - 3.2.12 Ease of cleaning
14 - 3.2.13 Labels
14 - 3.3 SAMPLING AND PRETREATMENT
14 - 3.3.1 Samples
14 - 3.3.2 Number and size of specimens
14 - 3.3.3 Exposure surface
15 - 3.3.4 Pretreatment
15 - 3.4 BASIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
15 - 3.4.1 Flame spread
15 - 3.5 HEAT TRANSFER (FLAME)
16 - 3.6 HEAT TRANSFER (RADIATION)
16 - 3.7 RESIDUAL STRENGTH OF MATERIAL WHEN EXPOSED TO RADIANT HEAT
16 - 3.8 HEAT RESISTANCE
16 - 3.8.1 Materials
16 - 3.8.2 Threads
16 - 3.9 TENSILE STRENGTH
16 - 3.9.1 Outer material
16 - 3.9.2 Main seams
16 - 3.10 TEAR STRENGTH
17 - 3.11 ABRASION RESISTANCE
17 - 3.12 RESISTANCE TO WATER AND LIQUID CHEMICALS
17 - 3.12.1 General
17 - 3.12.2 Surface wetting
17 - 3.12.3 Penetration by liquids
18 - 3.13 DIMENSIONAL CHANGE
18 - 3.14 RETRO-REFLECTIVE/ FLUORESCENT MATERIAL
18 - 3.15 ADDITIONAL GARMENT TESTING
19 - SECTION 4 MARKING
19 - 4.1 GENERAL
19 - 4.2 MARKING REQUIREMENTS
19 - 4.3 MANUFACTURERS’ INFORMATION
21 - APPENDIX A - RETRO-REFLECTIVE/ FLUORESCENT MATERIALS
21 - A1 SCOPE
21 - A2 REFLECTIVE PROPERTIES
21 - A2.1 Trim
21 - A2.2 Trim combination
21 - A3 HEAT AND FLAME RESISTANCE PROPERTIES
21 - A4 ATTACHMENT
22 - A5 REPORT