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NBN ISO 17723-1:2021

PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking hazardous materials response activities — Part 1: Gas-tight, vapour-protective ensembles for emergency response teams ("type 1")

Summary

This document establishes minimum design and performance requirements for personal protective
ensembles to be worn during hazardous materials responses involving chemical gas, vapour, liquid, and
particulate hazards. This document provides optional criteria to address protection during terrorism
involving chemical and biological agents. This document provides optional criteria to address the
ability of ensembles to retain their integrity during escape in the event of chemical flash fire. This
document does not establish minimum criteria for protection against radiological hazards, flammable,
or explosive atmospheres. This document does not pertain to clothing providing the high level of heat
and flame protection that is required for fighting fires. This document does not address respiratory
protection.

Technical characteristics

Publisher Bureau de Normalisation Belge (NBN)
Publication Date 06/02/2021
Page Count 32
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