SIST EN 469:2014
(Main)Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting
Protective clothing for firefighters - Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting
EN 469 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 Mindestleistungsanforderungen an Schutzkleidung fest, die bei der Brandbekämpfung getragen werden soll, mit Ausnahme von Schutzkleidung, die bei der Brandbekämpfung im Freien (EN 15614) oder bei Materialbränden (EN 1486) getragen werden. Die beschriebene Bekleidung bietet keinen hinreichenden Schutz für Gefahrstoffeinsätze.
In dieser Europäischen Norm werden die allgemeine Ausführung der Kleidung, die grundlegenden Leistungs-stufen der verwendeten Materialien, die bei der Bestimmung dieser Leistungsstufen anzuwendenden Prüfverfahren, die Kennzeichnung sowie die Herstellerinformationen aufgeführt. Die erforderlichen Leistungs-stufen können durch Verwendung eines oder mehrerer Kleidungsstücke erreicht werden.
Diese Europäische Norm deckt zwar auch Gefährdungen durch zufällige Spritzer von flüssigen Chemikalien oder brennbaren Flüssigkeiten ab, umfasst jedoch nicht spezielle Kleidung, die in anderen hochgefährdeten Einsatzbereichen, z. B. reflektierende Schutzkleidung gegen Wärmestrahlung, Verwendung finden. Sie umfasst auch nicht den Schutz von Kopf, Händen und Füßen oder den Schutz vor anderen Gefährdungen, z. B. chemischen, biologischen, elektrischen und Strahlungsgefährdungen. Diese Aspekte können in anderen Europäischen Normen festgelegt sein.
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 minima d’exigences de performance relatives aux
vêtements de protection 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 les
incendies avec chaleur intense (EN 1486). Les vêtements décrits ne sont pas conçus pour apporter une
protection contre les expositions à des produits chimiques et/ou des gaz.
La présente Norme européenne couvre la conception générale des vêtements, les niveaux de performance
minimale 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. L'utilisation d'un ou de plusieurs articles
d'habillement peut permettre d'obtenir les niveaux de performance requis.
La présente Norme européenne couvre la protection contre la projection accidentelle de produits chimiques
liquides ou inflammables, mais ne couvre pas les vêtements spéciaux destinés à être utilisés dans des situations
à risques élevés, par exemple les vêtements de protection aluminisés. Elle ne couvre pas la protection pour la
tête, les mains et les pieds ou contre d'autres dangers comme, par exemple, les risques chimiques, biologiques,
radiologiques et électriques. Ces aspects peuvent être traités dans d'autres Normes européennes.
Varovalna obleka za gasilce - Zahtevane lastnosti za varovalno obleko pri gašenju požara
Standard EN 469 določa minimalne ravni zahtevanih lastnosti za varovalno obleko, ki med gašenjem varuje pred vročino in ognjem, razen zaščitne obleke, ki se nosi med gašenjem požarov v naravi (EN 15614) ali med posebnimi načini gašenja požarov (EN 1486). V tem evropskem standardu sta za zahtevane lastnosti 6.3, 6.4, 6.12 in 6.13 podani dve ravni lastnosti: – toplotna zaščitna raven dve (označena z X2) je višja raven; – toplotna raven ena (označena z X1) je nižja raven. Ta evropski standard zajema splošno zasnovo oblek, minimalne ravni lastnosti uporabljenih materialov, preskusne metode, ki jih je treba uporabljati za določanje teh ravni lastnosti, ter označevanje in informacije, ki jih predloži proizvajalec. Ta evropski standard prav tako ne zajema zaščite pred drugimi nevarnostmi, kot so kemične, električne, biološke, radiološke nevarnosti ali nevarnosti v zvezi z vidljivostjo, in zaščite glave, dlani ali stopal. Ti vidiki so lahko obravnavani v drugih evropskih standardih. Vendar pa so v tem standardu obravnavana manjša nezgodna politja kemikalij ali vnetljivih tekočin.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Varovalna obleka za gasilce - Zahtevane lastnosti za varovalno obleko pri gašenju požaraSchutzkleidung 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:EN 469:2014SIST EN 469:2014en,fr,de01-september-2014SIST EN 469:2014SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 469:2014
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 469
July 2014 ICS 13.340.10 Supersedes 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 European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 May 2014.
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. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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EN 469:2014 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .4 Introduction .6 1 Scope .7 2 Normative references .7 3 Terms and definitions .8 4 General clothing design . 11 4.1 General . 11 4.2 Size designation. 11 4.3 Type of clothing . 11 4.4 Interface areas . 11 4.5 Anti-wicking barrier . 11 4.6 Drain mesh material . 11 4.7 Hardware . 11 4.8 Integrated personal protective equipment (PPE) . 12 4.9 Closure system . 12 4.10 Retroreflective/fluorescent material . 12 5 Sampling and pre-treatment . 12 5.1 Sampling . 12 5.2 Pre-treatment . 12 5.3 Finishing deterioration by cleaning . 13 5.4 Conditioning . 13 6 Physical requirements . 13 6.1 General . 13 6.2 Flame spread . 14 6.3 Heat transfer – Flame (marked with X1 or X2) . 15 6.4 Heat transfer – Radiation (marked with X1 or X2) . 15 6.5 Residual tensile strength of material when exposed to radiant heat . 16 6.6 Heat resistance . 16 6.7 Tensile strength . 16 6.8 Tear strength . 16 6.9 Surface wetting . 16 6.10 Dimensional change . 17 6.11 Resistance to penetration by liquid chemicals . 17 6.12 Resistance to water penetration (marked with Y1 or Y2) . 17 6.13 Water vapour resistance (marked with Z1 or Z2) . 18 6.14 Visibility material requirements . 18 6.14.1 Area of visibility material . 18 6.14.2 Photometric requirements . 18 6.15 Additional test on garment (optional) . 18 7 Marking . 19 8 Information supplied by the manufacturer . 20 Annex A (normative)
Uncertainty of measurement . 21 Annex B (normative)
Determination of performance and rating classification . 22 Annex C (normative)
Significant technical changes between this document and the previous edition EN 469:2005 . 23 SIST EN 469:2014
EN 469:2014 (E) 3 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 89/686/EEC . 24 Bibliography . 25
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EN 469:2014 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 469:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162 “Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by January 2015. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 469:2005. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive 89/686/EEC, see informative Annex ZA which is an integral part of this document. It is one of several standards for clothing that have been developed to protect persons against heat and/or flames. Some examples of other European and International Standards are: — EN 1486:2007, Protective clothing for fire-fighters — Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for specialized fire-fighting; — EN 13911:2004, Protective clothing for firefighters — Requirements and test methods for fire hoods for firefighters; — EN 15614:2007, Protective clothing for firefighters — Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland clothing; — EN ISO 11611:2007, Protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes; — EN ISO 11612:2008, Protective clothing — Clothing to protect against heat and flame; — EN ISO 14116:2008, Protective clothing- protection against heat and flame - Limited flame spread materials, material assemblies and clothing; — EN ISO 14460:1999, Protective clothing for automobile racing drivers — Protection against heat and flame — Performance requirements and test methods; — ISO 15384:2003, Protective clothing for firefighters — Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland firefighting clothing; — ISO 11613:1999, Protective clothing for firefighters — Laboratory test methods and performance requirements; — ISO 15538:2001, Protective clothing for firefighters — Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for protective clothing with a reflective outer surface; — IEC 61482-2:2009, Protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc — Part 2: Requirements According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech SIST EN 469:2014
EN 469:2014 (E) 5 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 the United Kingdom.
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EN 469:2014 (E) 6 Introduction The purpose of this European Standard is to provide minimum performance requirements for protective clothing for fire fighters. Nothing in this European Standard is intended to restrict any jurisdiction, purchaser or manufacturer from exceeding these minimum requirements. SIST EN 469:2014
EN 469:2014 (E) 7 1 Scope 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. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 20811:1992, Textiles - Determination of resistance to water penetration - Hydrostatic pressure test EN 31092:1993, Textiles - Determination of physiological properties - Measurement of thermal and water-vapour resistance under steady-state conditions (sweating guarded - hotplate test) (ISO 11092:1993) EN ISO 1421:1998, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break (ISO 1421:1998) EN ISO 4674-1:2003, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of tear resistance - Part 1: Constant rate of tear methods (ISO 4674-1:2003) EN ISO 4920:2012, Textile fabrics - Determination of resistance to surface wetting (spray test) (ISO 4920:2012) EN ISO 5077:2008, Textiles - Determination of dimensional change in washing and drying (ISO 5077:2007) EN ISO 6530:2005, Protective clothing - Protection against liquid chemicals - Test method for resistance of materials to penetration by liquids (ISO 6530:2005) EN ISO 6942:2002, Protective clothing - Protection against heat and fire - Method of test: Evaluation of materials and material assemblies when exposed to a source of radiant heat (ISO 6942:2002) EN ISO 13688:2013, Protective clothing - General requirements (ISO 13688:2013) EN ISO 13934-1:2013, Textiles - Tensile properties of fabrics - Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method (ISO 13934-1:2013) SIST EN 469:2014
EN 469:2014 (E) 8 EN ISO 13935-2:2014, Textiles - Seam tensile properties of fabrics and made-up textile articles - Part 2: Determination of maximum force to seam rupture using the grab method (ISO 13935-2:2014) EN ISO 13937-2:2000, Textiles - Tear properties of fabrics - Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (Single tear method) (ISO 13937-2:2000) prEN ISO 14116:2013, Protective clothing — Protection against heat and flame — Limited flame spread materials, material assemblies and clothing (ISO/DIS 14116:2013) EN ISO 15025:2002, Protective clothing - Protection against heat and flame - Method of test for limited flame spread (ISO 15025:2000) EN ISO 20471:2013, High visibility clothing - Test methods and requirements (ISO 20471:2013, Corrected version 2013-06-01) prEN ISO 9151:2013, Protective clothing against heat and flame — Determination of heat transmission on exposure to flame (ISO/DIS 9151:2013) ISO 13506:2008, Protective clothing against heat and flame — Test method for complete garments — Prediction of burn injury using an instrumented manikin ISO 17493:2000, Clothing and equipment for protection against heat — Test method for convective heat resistance using a hot air circulating oven 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 anti-wicking barrier material used to prevent the transfer of liquid from outside the garment to inside the garment, usually in addition to or replacing part of the moisture barrier at the edge(s) 3.2 clothing assembly series of garments arranged in the order as worn. It may contain multilayer materials, material combinations or a series of separate garments in single or multiple layers 3.3 cleaning process by which an item of personal protective equipment (PPE) is made again serviceable and/or hygienically wearable by removing any dirt or contamination Note 1 to entry: See 3.24. 3.4 cleaning cycle washing plus drying or dry cleaning treatment followed, if required, by ironing or finishing Note 1 to entry: See 3.24. 3.5 closure system method of fastening openings in the garment including combinations of more than one method of achieving a secure closure Note 1 to entry: This term does not cover seams. SIST EN 469:2014
EN 469:2014 (E) 9 3.6 component assembly combination of all materials of a multi-layer garment presented exactly as the finished garment construction 3.7 conditioning keeping samples under standard conditions of temperature and relative humidity for a minimum period of time 3.8 drain mesh material permeable material to allow drainage of water 3.9 Firefighter's protective clothing specific garment(s) providing protection for the firefighter's torso, neck, arms, and legs, but excluding the head, hands and feet 3.10 garment single item of clothing which may consist of single or multiple layers 3.11 hardware non-fabric items used in protective clothing including those made of metal or plastic EXAMPLE Fasteners, rank markings, buttons, zippers, embroideries, braces. 3.12 HTI12 a number to one decimal place calculated from the mean time (measured in second, to one decimal place) to achieve a temperature rise of (12 ± 0,1) °C in the calorimeter when testing according to prEN ISO 9151 with an incident heat flux 80kW/m2 3.13 HTI24 a number to one decimal place calculated from the mean time (measured in second, to one decimal place) to achieve a temperature rise of (24 ± 0,2) °C in the calorimeter when testing according to prEN ISO 9151 with an incident heat flux of 80 kW/m2 3.14 interface area areas where openings interrupt the continuity of material(s) or garments 3.15 innermost lining lining on the innermost face of a component assembly which is intended to be nearest to the wearers skin Note 1 to entry: Where the innermost lining forms part of a material combination, the material combination is regarded as the innermost lining. 3.16 interlining layer between the outermost layer and the innermost lining in a multilayer garment 3.17 material substances, excluding hardware and labels, of which an item of clothing is made SIST EN 469:2014
EN 469:2014 (E) 10 3.18 material combination material produced from a series of separate layers, fixed together during the garment manufacturing stage Note 1 to entry: See 3.20. 3.19 moisture barrier fabric or membrane used in a component assembly to achieve the properties of hydrostatic pressure and water vapour permeability Note 1 to entry: Moisture barriers do not prevent the passage of some chemical, biological or radiological agents and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should be provided to protect the wearer in such incidents. 3.20 multilayer material material consisting of different layers intimately combined prior to the garment manufacturing stage, e.g. by weaving, quilting, coating or gluing 3.21 non-woven a sheet of fibres, continuous filaments, or chopped yarns of any nature or origin, that have been formed into a web by any means, and bonded together by any means, with the exception of weaving or knitting. Felts obtained by wet milling are not non-wovens 3.22 outer garment outermost garment of the clothing assembly that will be exposed to the hazard(s) 3.23 outer material outermost material of which the item of protective clothing is made 3.24 pre-treatment standard way of preparing the samples before testing Note 1 to entry: This might include e.g. a number of cleaning cycles, submitting the sample to heat, mechanical action or any other relevant exposure and is finished by conditioning. 3.25 impregnation can be part of cleaning procedure or can be a separate procedure to maintain or regain for example the repellent properties of the outer fabric and/or chemical penetration resistance of the clothing 3.26 RHTI12 a number to one decimal place calculated from the mean time (measured in second, to one decimal place) to achieve a temperature rise of (12 ± 0,1) °C in the calorimeter when testing according to EN ISO 6942 with an incident heat flux of 40 kW/m2 3.27 RHTI24 a number to one decimal place calculated from the mean time (measured in second, to one decimal place) to achieve a temperature rise of (24 ± 0,2 °C) in the calorimeter when testing according to EN ISO 6942 with an incident heat flux of 40 kW/m2 SIST EN 469:2014
EN 469:2014 (E) 11 3.28 seam permanent fastening between two or more pieces of material 3.29 structural seam seam which holds the outer garment together and which if broken would expose the under layers of the garment and reduce protection 3.30 torso trunk of the human body, i.e. without arms, neck, legs and head 3.31 wristlet elastic part of a garment that encircles the wrist or ankles tightly 4 General clothing design 4.1 General Firefighter's protective clothing shall provide protection for the firefighter's torso, neck, arms to the wrists, and legs to the ankles during firefighting. 4.2 Size designation Size designation shall be in accordance with the requirements of EN ISO 13688. 4.3 Type of clothing The levels of performance may be achieved by the use of a garment or a clothing assembly which may contain multilayer materials, material combinations, or a series of separate garments in single or multiple layers. 4.4 Interface areas While raising both hands fully above the head and bending over from an upright position until fingertips reach the ground without bending the knees, wrists and ankles shall remain covered, when wearing appropriate sized clothing. Where protection is provided by an outer two piece suit, it shall be determined that an overlap between the jacket and trousers shall always be retained. 4.5 Anti-wicking barrier Where an anti-wicking barrier is used in a garment either as part of an interlining at the edge part of a moisture barrier or as the edge part of an innermost lining e.g. at the end of the sleeves, the trouser legs or bottom of a jacket, the width of material shall not exceed 10 cm for jackets and 15 cm for trousers. This will become part of the component assembly which shall meet the requirements of 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.11 and 6.12. 4.6 Drain mesh material A drain mesh material when used adjacent to the anti-wicking barrier will also become part of the component assembly and shall meet the requirements of 6.2 and 6.6. 4.7 Hardware Hardware penetrating the outer material shall not be exposed on the innermost surface of the clothing. SIST EN 469:2014
EN 469:2014 (E) 12 Protective clothing shall be designed to ensure that the hardware shall not have sharp edges, roughness or projections which are likely to cause injury to the wearer. Verification of the fulfilment of this requirement shall be made by manual and visual inspection. 4.8 Integrated personal protective equipment (PPE) The requirements shall be fulfilled even when the garments incorporate other types of PPE (e.g. against falls from a height).or other devices. If interface areas are provided to incorporate other types of PPE these shall not decrease the protection level achieved by the clothing assembly. Verification of the fulfilment of this requirement shall be made by visual inspection. 4.9 Closure system Closure systems shall be protected by means of the component assembly, e.g. by overlapping or underlining storm flap that provides secure and complete moisture and thermal protection. The maximum distance between buttonholes shall be 150 mm. If zippers are used, the slide fastener shall be designed to lock when completely closed. 4.10 Retroreflective/fluorescent material Firefighter's protective clothing shall have retroreflective materials fitted, which give all round visibility. All around visibility shall be ensured by having at least one band encircling arms, legs and torso of the garment(s). The minimum requirements for high visibility materials, including fluorescent materials, if used, shall be as specified in 6.14. 5 Sampling and pre-treatment 5.1 Sampling The number of samples and the size of the specimens of garment materials or garments subjected to the different test methods shall be in accordance with the respective test standards specified in the requirements. Samples for testing shall be taken from the original garment or shall be representative of the component assembly, exactly as used in the finished garment. Materials not having sufficient surface area shall be taken in combination with the outer layer to make it possible to take samples with the dimensions as needed. 5.2 Pre-treatment Each test specified in Clause 6, except test in 6.10, shall be pre-treated by cleaning. Tests specified in 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.9 and 6.11 shall be carried out before (as received) and after pre-treatment by cleaning. Test in 6.10 shall be carried out after only 5 cleaning cycles according to manufacturer’s instructions. The cleaning shall be in line with the manufacturer’s instructions on the basis of standardised processes. If the number of cleaning cycles is not specified, the tests shall be carried out – in case of laundering after 5 laundering cycles (one laundering cycle consisting of one washing and one drying), or – in case of dry cleaning after 5 cycles of dry cleaning. This shall be reflected in the information supplied by the manufacturer. If the manufacturer’s instructions indicate that both cleaning methods are allowed, the test specimen shall undergo the laundering procedure only. NOTE Manufacturer’s instructions typically indicate one or several of the various methods and processes of
EN ISO 6330, EN ISO 15797, EN ISO 3175-2 or equivalent as standardized processes for cleaning. SIST EN 469:2014
EN 469:2014 (E) 13 5.3 Finishing deterioration by cleaning Where the finishing, applied to improve or maintain the limited flame spread property or the repellency or the chemical resistance performance of the garment, can be deteriorated by the cleaning procedures indicated by the manufacturer, the manufacturer shall indicate the maximum number of cleaning cycles that can be carried out before the garment needs to be re-treated or re-impregnated to restore its performances. Testing according to 6.2, 6.9 and 6.11 shall be carried out before the cleaning cycle for which the manufacturer guarantees the performance, “i.e. the limited flame spread, the water repellency and the chemical resistance performance” and after the re-impregnation according to the manufacturer's instructions. For example, if the instructions state “re-impregnation during each third cleaning cycle”, tests shall be performed after the second cleaning cycle, i.e. before re- impregnation, and after the third cleaning cycle, i.e. after re-impregnation. If the instructions state “re-impregnation after each cleaning cycle”, the tests shall be performed on new items and after the first cycle, i.e. after re-impregnation. 5.4 Conditioning Unless otherwise specified in the relevant test standard specimens shall be conditioned as following: a) for at least 24 h in an atmosphere having a temperature of (20 ± 2) °C and a relative humidity of (65 ± 5) %; b) leather specimens shall be conditioned for at least 48 h in an atmosphere having a temperature of (20 ± 2) °C and a relative humidity of (65 ± 5) %; c) testing shall be carried out within 5 min of removal from this atmosphere. 6 Physical requirements 6.1 General All materials of the component and/or clothing assembly shall be tested with the outermost surface exposed, except for flame spread testing of innermost lining (6.2) and the water vapour resistance (6.13). SIST EN 469:2014
EN 469:2014 (E) 14 Table 1 —Performance requirements and marking codes Property Applicable subclause Index or factor Level 1 Marking
Level 2 Marking Flame spread 6.2
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