EN 469:2006 Requirements for fire-fighters' protective clothing
This standard typically relates to professional fire-fighting kit worn during structural fire fighting to protect mainly against heat and flame.
The performance requirements for clothing conforming to this standard include:
- Flame spread (tested to ISO 15025)
- Convective heat (tested to EN 367)
- Radiant heat, (tested to ISO 6942)
- Heat resistance, (tested to ISO 17493: 2000)
- General performance requirements including tensile and tear strength, water repellence, dimensional stability, resistance to chemicals.
Photometric requirements for retroreflective materials are according to EN471 Table 5 (Level 2, 330 table) or Table 7 (combined performance materials, 65 table). The Minimum amount of reflective material is 0.13 m². Retroreflective materials must also pass the flame spread test and heat resistance test. The products must have a minimum value of retroreflection after the latter test.
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The following pictogram should be used on garments conforming to EN469. Additional indices are required to specify the level of performance for heat protection, water vapour resistance and water penetration.
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The following 3M Scotchlite™ Reflective Materials are in our Flame Retardant Range:-
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| 8935 Silver Flame Resistant Fabric |
| 8940 Silver Industrial Wash Flame Resistant Fabric |
| 8986 Fluorescent Red-Orange Flame Resistant Fabric (& 8986 NFPA) |
| 8987 Fluorescent Lime-Yellow Flame Resistant Fabric (&89887 NFPA) |
| 9686 Fluorescent Red-Orange Fire Coat Trim |
| 9687 Fluorescent Lime-Yellow Fire Coat Trim |
Back to: European Performance Standards
General EN 340:2003 Protective clothing: General requirements
Poor Visibility EN 471:2003 High-visibility warning clothing
Climatic Conditions EN 343:2003 Protective clothing: Protection against rain
EN 342:2004 Protective clothing against cold
Heat & Flame Resistance EN 469:2006 Protective clothing for fire-fighters
ISO 15384:2003 Protective clothing for wildland firefighting
EN 470-1:1995 Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes
EN 1149-1:1996 Protective clothing: Electrostatic properties
EN 531:1995 Protective clothing for workers exposed to heat
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