BSI 19/30380346 DC:2019 Edition
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BS ISO 16073-9. Wildland firefighting personal protective equipment. Requirements and test methods – Part 9. Firehoods
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2019 | 18 |
This International Standard specifies the minimum performance requirements and methods of test for
Firehoods that cover the head and neck and are used for wildland firefighting. An optional requirement has been included to provide limited protection against particulate contaminants
This International Standard covers the general design of the PPE, the minimum levels of performance for the materials employed and the methods of test used. This PPE is not intended to provide protection during fire entrapment.
This document does not cover PPE for structural firefighting (see ISO 11999-9). This standard only applies in situations when compatible protective clothing, helmet, and when necessary respiratory protection devices are also worn.
