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NFPA 1972 : 1992

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HELMETS FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING
Superseded date

01-04-1997

Published date

12-01-2013

Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Units
Chapter 2 Certification
2.1 General
2.2 Certification Program
2.3 Inspection and Testing
2.4 Manufacturer's Quality Assurance Program
2.5 Product Labeling
2.6 User Information
Chapter 3 Design Criteria
3.1 Configuration
3.2 Accessories
Chapter 4 Performance Requirements
4.1 Top Impact Requirement - Force Transmission
4.2 Top, Front, Side, and Back Impact
      Requirements - Acceleration
4.3 Penetration Resistance
4.4 Heat Resistance
4.5 Flame Resistance
4.6 Electrical Insulation
4.7 Retention System
4.8 Ear Covers
4.9 Faceshields
4.10 Fluorescent Retroreflective Markings
4.11 Label Durability
Chapter 5 Testing
5.1 Room Temperature Environmental Conditioning
5.2 Radiant and Convective Heat Environmental
      Conditioning
5.3 Low Temperature Environmental Conditioning
5.4 Water Environmental Conditioning
5.5 Faceshield Elevated Temperature
      Environmental Conditioning
5.6 Top Impact Testing - Force
5.7 Impact Testing - Acceleration
5.8 Penetration Resistance Testing
5.9 Flame Resistance Test One
5.10 Flame Resistance Test Two
5.11 Flame Resistance Test Three
5.12 Electrical Insulation Test One
5.13 Electrical Insulation Test Two
5.14 Retention System Testing
5.15 Suspension System Retention Testing
5.16 Heat Resistance Testing
5.17 Faceshield Impact Test
5.18 Luminous (Visible) Transmittance Testing
5.19 Retroreflectivity Testing
5.20 Scratch Resistance
5.21 Ear Covers Testing
5.22 Label Durability Testing
Chapter 6 Referenced Publications
Appendix A
Appendix B Referenced Publications
Index

Provides minimum design and performance requirements and test methods for helmets. Covers third party certification; configuration; accessories; impact; penetration; heat, flame and electrical resistance; ear covers; face shields; and retroreflective markings.

DevelopmentNote
Now incorporated within NFPA 1971
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
National Fire Protection Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

NFPA 1406 : 1993 OUTSIDE LIVE FIRE TRAINING EVOLUTIONS
A-A-55202 Revision A:1996 Helmet, Fireman\'s (No S/S Document)
NFPA 1851 : 2014 SELECTION, CARE, AND MAINTENANCE OF PROTECTIVE ENSEMBLES FOR STRUCTURAL FIRE FIGHTING AND PROXIMITY FIRE FIGHTING

FED-STD-191 Revision A:1978 TEXTILE TEST METHODS
ANSI Z87.1 : 2015 OCCUPATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PERSONAL EYE AND FACE PROTECTION DEVICES

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