Protective clothing for firefighters - Laboratory test methods and performance requirements for wildland firefighting clothing(ISO/DIS 15384:2025); German and English version prEN ISO 15384:2025
Abstract
This document specifies methods of test and minimum performance requirements for personal protective clothing, designed to protect the wearer's body, except for the head, hands, and feet, that is worn during wildland firefighting and associated activities. This clothing is not intended to provide protection during fire entrapment. This document covers the general design of the garment, the minimum level of performance for the materials employed and the methods of test to determine these levels. This document is not applicable to clothing for use in situations encountered in structural firefighting (EN 469 or ISO 11999-3), rescue (ISO 18639) or where a high level of infrared radiation is expected (ISO 15538 or EN 1486), nor does this document cover clothing to protect against chemical, biological, electrical or radiation hazards. This document does not provide protection against high mechanical risks such as for protection when using chain saws.
Begin
2023-07-04
WI
00162489
Planned document number
DIN EN ISO 15384
Project number
07500633
Responsible national committee
NA 075-05-02 AA - Protective clothing against heat and fire
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 162/WG 2 - Resistance to heat and fire of protective clothing
Responsible international committee
ISO/TC 94/SC 14 - Firefighters' personal equipment
