NFPA 1976-2000 PDF Download

The NFPA 1976-2000 standard outlines the minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of various elements of the protective ensemble used in fire fighting operations. This standard covers a wide range of protective gear, including coats, trousers, helmets, shrouds, gloves, footwear, and interface items.

The primary objective of this standard is to ensure that firefighters are adequately protected from extremely high levels of radiant heat, as well as conductive and convective heat that can be encountered during proximity fire fighting situations. This includes fires involving bulk flammable liquids, bulk flammable gas, bulk combustible metals, and even aircraft rescue and fire fighting operations.

The standard outlines the specific criteria that each piece of protective gear must meet in order to be certified. These criteria likely include aspects such as material strength, heat resistance, and overall design performance.