Overview of NFPA 1971-2007, Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting vs. EN 469 (2005), Protective clothing for firefighters, Performance requirements for protective clothing for firefighting. Garment Area Requirement Outer Shell Moisture Barrier (Moisture barrier is OPTIONAL in EN 469) Thermal Liner Complete composite Seams Thread Trim Hardware Labels Drag rescue device NFPA 1971-2007 EN 469(2005) Flame Resistance Heat and thermal Resistance Cleaning Shrinkage Charring Tensile Strength Water absorption Flame Resistance Heat and thermal Resistance Cleaning Shrinkage Water penetration Liquid penetration Viral penetration Tear Strength Flame Resistance Heat and thermal Resistance Cleaning Shrinkage Tear Strength Total Heat Loss (THL) Required 10% (500°F-260°C) Required as composite 5% (355°F-180°C) 5% Required Required Required Required 10% (500°F-260°C) 3% Thermal protective performance (TPP) Heat transfer index Radiant Heat Breaking Strength Melting Reflection Fluorescence Heat resistance Corrosion resistance Legibility Durability Required 5% Required Required Required Required Required 10% (500°F-260°C) 5% Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Mandatory Required Required Required as composite 5% (355°F-180°C) 3% Required Required Required as composite 5% (355°F-180°C) 3% As Evaporative transfer of the moisture barrier Required Required Required This document highlights some of the differences between NFPA 1971-2007 and EN 469(2005) and doesn’t constitute a complete and exhaustive analysis. This information is provided to the best of our knowledge and without any warranties on its completeness or accuracy. April 2009
