DS/EN 1486:2008
Protective clothing for fire-fighters - Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for specialised fire-fighting

Standard No.

DS/EN 1486:2008

Release Date

2008

Published By

Danish Standards Foundation

Latest

DS/EN 1486:2008

Replace

DS/EN 1486-1997

Scope

This European Standard considers requirements for the protection of the whole body including head, hands and feet. Clothing for head and feet according to this European Standard, however, may only provide sufficient protection when worn together with such basic PPE specified in the relevant standards as noted in paragraphs 4.2 and 4.4 of this European Standard.This European Standard specifies test methods and minimum performance requirements for reflective protective clothing used in specialised fire-fighting.This clothing provides protection against flame lick and intense radiant heat and is worn for short periods only, to enable the fire-fighter to enter

DS/EN 1486:2008 history

• 2008 DS/EN 1486:2008 Protective clothing for fire-fighters - Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for specialised fire-fighting
• 1970 DS/EN 1486:2007 Protective clothing for fire-fighters - Test methods and requirements for reflective clothing for specialised fire-fighting