NFPA 1991 : 2016
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Standard on Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies
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12-04-2015
Important note : All end users must be registered with an Account prior to user licenses being assigned.Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Application. 6.1 Vapor-Protective Ensemble Design Requirements. 6.2 Vapor-Protective Glove Element Design Requirements. 2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. (Reserved) Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions. Chapter 4 Certification 4.1 General. 4.2 Certification Program. 4.3 Inspection and Testing. 4.4 Annual Verification of Product Compliance. 4.5 Manufacturers� Quality Assurance Program. 4.6 Hazards Involving Compliant Product. 4.7 Manufacturers� Investigation of Complaints and Returns. 4.8 Manufacturers� Safety Alert and Product Recall Systems. Chapter 5 Labeling and Information 5.1 Product Label Requirements. 5.2 User Information. 5.3 Technical Data Package. Chapter 6 Design Requirements 6.1 Vapor-Protective Ensemble Design Requirements.6.2 Vapor-Protective Glove Element Design Requirements. 6.3 Vapor-Protective Footwear Element Design Requirements. Chapter 7 Performance Requirements 7.1 Vapor-Protective Ensemble Performance Requirements. 8.18 Heat Transfer Performance (HTP) Test. 8.19 Abrasion Resistance Test. 7.4 Vapor-Protective Glove Element Performance Requirements. 7.5 Vapor-Protective Footwear Element Performance Requirements. 7.6 Optional Liquefied Gas Protection Performance Requirements for Vapor-Protective Ensembles and Ensemble Elements. 7.7 Optional Chemical Flash Fire Protection Performance Requirements for Vapor-Protective Ensembles and Ensemble Elements. Chapter 8 Test Methods 8.1 Sample Preparation Procedures. 8.2 Gastight Integrity Test. 8.3 Liquidtight Integrity Test. 8.4 Overall Ensemble Function and Integrity Test. 8.5 Maximum Suit Ventilation Rate Test. 8.6 Chemical Permeation Resistance Test One. 8.7 Flammability Resistance Test. 8.8 Man-in-Simulant Test (MIST). 8.9 Exhaust Valve Mounting Strength Test. 8.10 Burst Strength Test. 8.11 Puncture Propagation Tear Resistance Test. 8.12 Cold Temperature Performance Test One. 8.13 Fitting Pull Out Strength Test. 8.14 Cold Temperature Performance Test Two. 8.15 Cut Resistance Test. 8.16 Puncture Resistance Test One. 8.17 Glove Hand Function Test. 8.18 Heat Transfer Performance (HTP) Test. 8.19 Abrasion Resistance Test. 8.20 Ladder Shank Bend Resistance Test. 8.21 Slip Resistance Test. 8.22 Seam/Closure Breaking Strength Test. 8.25 Overall Ensemble Flash Test. 8.26 Chemical Permeation Resistance Test Two. 8.27 Visor High-Mass Impact Resistance Test. 8.28 Puncture Resistance Test Two. 8.29 Impact and Compression Test. Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Informational References
This standard shall specify minimum requirements forthe design, performance, testing, documentation, and certifica‐tion of vapor-protective ensembles and ensemble elementsused by emergency response personnel during hazardous mate‐rials incidents and for protection from chemicals, biologicalagents, and radiological particulates (CBRN) encountered asterrorism agents.
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Standard
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978-145591316-9
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76
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National Fire Protection Association
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Current
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