NFPA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE on. and Equipment

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1 NFPA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE on Special Operations Quincy, MA Protective Clothing July 19-20, 2016 and Equipment July Agenda 19-20, 2016 Quincy, MA 1. Call to order at Introductions 3. Opening remarks - Chair, Jeremy Metz 4. Review and approval of minutes from previous meeting 5. NFPA Staff Liaison report - Chris Farrell 6. NFPA 1951 Second Revision a. Task Group report- Karen Lehtonen b. Act on Public Comments 7. New business 8. Other items 9. Next meeting 10. Adjourn NLT 1400

2 NFPA TECHNICAL COMMITTEE FOR Special Operations Clothing and Equipment Sheraton, Dallas, TX March 3-4, Call to order at 8:00am March 3 rd Introductions/Attendance Members Metz, Jeremy (Chairman) Lehtonen, Karen (Secretary) Arrington, Joseph Beechner, Brian Dunn, Charles Geraghty, Steve Haskell, Bill Hess, Diane - Telephone Howard, Thomas Klaren, Kim Krause, George McCurley, Loui Mignogno, Craig - Telephone Smith, Cedric Stephenson, Doug Stutts, Beverly Farrell, Chris (NFPA Staff) Guests Baker, Jim (Lion TotalCare) Frank, Jim (CMC Rescue) 3. Opening remarks were provided by the technical committee Chair, Jeremy Metz. 4. The minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and approved 5. NFPA Staff Liaison report was provided by Staff Liaison Chris Farrell. 6. NFPA 1855 First Draft a. Public inputs (3) were acted on, 3 First Revisions were created and the First Draft was completed.

3 7. NFPA 1858 First Draft a. Public inputs (59) were acted on, 66 First Revisions were created and the First Draft was completed. 8. New Business a. None 9. Old Business a. None 10. Other Items a. None 11. Next meeting a. NFPA nd Draft Meeting July 19-20, 2016; NFPA Headquarters b. NFPA 1855 and NFPA nd Draft Meeting and NFPA st Draft Meeting Late January/Early February 2017; Location TBD 12. Adjourn, 10:00 am March 4 th, 2016

4 1 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 2-NFPA [ Global Input ] The Correlating Committee instructs the TC for Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment to consider the relevance and adoption of a test method and associated criteria for evaporative resistance as applied to technical rescue garments in NFPA The test method for water evaporative resistance has been proposed in NFPA 1971, 1992, 1994 and This request is being made in the interest of correlation among the standards. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved 1951_A2017_FAE-AAC_CCNote_1.pdf 1951_CCNote_1 This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 1 in the First Draft Report as a Global Input. Correlating Committee Note No. 1-NFPA [Global Input] Submitter Full Name: Cc On Fae-Aac Organization: NFPA Submittal Date: Tue Mar 15 15:14:22 EDT 2016

5 2 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 4-NFPA [ Global Input ] The Correlating Committee directs the Technical Committee on Special Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment to validate all new or significantly revised test methods and associated minimum performance requirements through the following: 1. Provide a rationale with supporting evidence that substantiates the need or the rationale for establishing new test methods or criteria or for revising existing test methods or criteria in terms of field relevance, fire service needs, safety concerns, recognition of new product technology, accounting for advances in testing technology, or accomplishing other clearly stated objectives. Examples of supporting evidence can include the documentation of specific safety issues that have been identified by end user or other groups, which may include statistics on the number of incidents or highlight specific cases where the issues have arisen. Other forms of supporting evidence can include aspects of existing requirements that unduly prevent the proper testing or consideration of new product technologies because the existing test methods or criteria are found to be design-restrictive, or information that shows that new test methods have become available that provide more reliable or relevant forms of evaluation for the specific product property or attribute under consideration. The provision of scientific papers, test data, or statistics provides a more robust justification for supporting evidence. 2. Conduct an assessment to determine the potential impact of the new or significantly revised test methods or criteria on products that have already been certified or fielded. The nature of this requirement is to have the TC assess what the anticipated impact of the new or modified requirements are relative to specific products. It is not the intent to identify specific products that might be excluded by a new or modified requirement, but rather for the submitter to provide an analysis for the types of products that might be affected, with an indication as to why the affected products do not provide adequate performance. 3. Establish Intra-laboratory repeatability and inter-laboratory reproducibility for new or significantly revised test methods. Where possible, test methods shall include procedures for their calibration. The principal certification organizations and their laboratories shall formally affirm to the TC that the tests can be conducted reliably as proposed at least by the time of the second draft. An essential part of the validation process is to include an assessment of the repeatability (intralaboratory precision) and reproducibility (inter-laboratory precision) of any new test method or significant modification of an existing test method. This information is important for establishing the reliability of the test method and should, as a minimum, include those laboratories that provide certification services for the relevant product standard. This information may also be useful in setting specific criteria to account for expected test method variability. 4. Establish the relevance of test methods and any associated criteria through a determination of how proposed or significantly revised test methods identify meaningful differences in product performance consistent with field performance. Attempts should be made to determine the degree to which new or significantly revised test methods identify meaningful differences in product performance or relate to the field performance of products. One recommended approach is to identify product types that are considered to be unsuitable based on end user field experience and evaluate those products alongside other products to determine if the test method suitably identifies meaningful differences in performance consistent with observed field performance. Another approach is to demonstrate the impact and relevance of test results for products through carefully designed experiments carried out in the field. Lastly, one additional approach is to relate proposed criteria to specific safety levels that can be documented through scientific or other reasonably based field investigative work.

6 3 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM 5. Provide test data and any other supporting documentation to the members of the respective TC and the CC, or any individuals who may request this information. Access to the information on which new or significantly revised test methods and criteria are based should be available to all parties seeking this information, including TC members, CC members, and individuals outside the committee process (through the NFPA). Supporting documentation that includes, but is not limited to, proposed new or modified methodology/criteria with justification statements, supporting evidence, test data, references to published papers or statistics, inter-laboratory test results, and other information should be maintained by the TC as part of meeting minutes or made available elsewhere on the NFPA TC website page. 6. Provide at least one of the following visual illustrations of the proposed test equipment and test material(s) to the respective TC and CC: a. Video(s) b. Photo(s) c. Drawings(s) The visual illustrations shall be provided along with the submittal. Visual illustrations help TC and CC members better understand the proposed new test or modified test. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved 1951_A2017_FAE-AAC_CCNote_4.pdf 1951_CCNote_4 This Public Comment appeared as CC Note No. 4 in the First Draft Report Correlating Committee Note No. 4-NFPA [Global Input] Submitter Full Name: Cc On Fae-Aac Organization: NFPA Submittal Date: Tue Mar 15 15:35:59 EDT 2016

7 4 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 50-NFPA [ Section No ] This standard shall not establish criteria for protection from ionizing radiation. This paragraph was added when the CBRN option was included in the standard. Now that the CBRN requirements have been removed this section can be removed. First Revision No. 83-NFPA [Section No ] Submittal Date: Sun May 15 18:10:39 EDT 2016

8 5 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 51-NFPA [ Sections 1.3.1, 1.3.2, ] Sections 1.3.1, 1.3.2, This standard shall apply to the design, manufacturing, testing, and certification of new utility technical rescue, and rescue and recovery technical rescue, and CBRN technical rescue protective ensembles and new ensemble elements This edition of NFPA 1951 shall not apply to urban search and rescue (USAR), utility technical, and rescue and recovery protective ensembles and ensemble elements manufactured and certified to previous editions of this standard This standard shall not apply to utility technical rescue, and rescue and recovery technical rescue, and CBRN technical rescue protective ensembles and ensemble elements manufactured to the requirements of any other organization s standards. Revisions to sections based on changes in terminology and removal of CBRN option from NFPA 1951 in first revision. First Revision No. 83-NFPA [Section No ] Submittal Date: Sun May 15 18:14:55 EDT 2016

9 6 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 52-NFPA [ Section No ] This standard shall not apply to the use of utility technical rescue, and rescue and recovery technical rescue, and CBRN technical rescue protective ensembles and ensemble elements. This revision is based on the CBRN requirements being removed from the standard in first revision. First Revision No. 83-NFPA [Section No ] Submittal Date: Sun May 15 18:18:08 EDT 2016

10 7 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 46-NFPA [ Chapter 2 ] Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this chapter are referenced within this standard and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA NFPA 1855, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents, 2013 edition. 2.3 Other Publications AATCC Publications. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, P.O. Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC AATCC 42, Water Resistance: Impact Penetration Test, AATCC 61, Colorfastness to Laundering, Home and Commercial: Accelerated, AATCC 135, Dimensional Changes in Automatic Home Laundering of Woven and Knit Fabrics, 2004.

11 8 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA ASTM B117, Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus, ASTM B152/B152M, Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar, ASTM D1683, Standard Test Method for Failure in Sewn Seams of Woven Fabrics, 2011a. ASTM D3787, Standard Test Method for Hydraulic Bursting Strength of Knitted Goods and Nonwoven Fabrics Ball Burst Testing Method, 2007 (2011). ASTM D3884, Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method), 2009 (2013) e1. ASTM D3885, Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Flexing and Abrasion Method), 2007a (2011). ASTM D3940, Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength (Load) and Elongation of Sewn Seams of Knit or Woven Stretch Textile Fabrics, ASTM D4966, Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics, 2012e1. ASTM D5034, Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Method), 2009 (2013). ASTM D5035, Standard Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method), ASTM D5169, Standard Test Method for Shear Strength (Dynamic Method) of Hook and Loop Touch Fasteners, 1998 (2015). ASTM D5170, Standard Test Method for Peel Strength ( T Method) of Hook and Loop Touch Fasteners, 1998 (2015). ASTM D5587, Standard Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Trapezoid Procedure, ASTM D6413/D6413M, Standard Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test), ASTM F903, Standard Test Method for Resistance of Protective Clothing Materials to Penetration by Liquids, ASTM F1060, Standard Test Method for Thermal Protective Performance of Materials for Protective Clothing for Hot Surface Contact, ASTM F1342/F1342M, Standard Test Method for Protective Clothing Material Resistance to Puncture, 2013e1. ASTM F1359/F1359M, Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a Mannequin Manikin, ASTM F1671, Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage as a Test System, ASTM F1790/F1790M, Test Methods for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing, ASTM F1868, Standard Test Method for Thermal and Evaporative Resistance of Clothing Materials using a Sweating Hot Plate, ASTM F2010, Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Glove Effects on Wearer Hand Dexterity Using a Modified Pegboard Test, ASTM F2412, Standard Test Methods for Foot Protection, ASTM F2413, Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear, ASTM F2700, Standard Test Method for Unsteady-State Heat Transfer Evaluation of Flame Resistant Materials for Clothing with Continuous Heating, 2008 (2013). ASTM F2913, Standard Test Method for Measuring the Coefficient of Friction for Evaluation of Slip Performance of Footwear and Test Surfaces/Flooring Using a Whole Shoe Tester, ASTM F2961, Standard Test Method for Characterizing Gripping Performance of Gloves Using a Torque Meter, 2015.

12 9 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM FIA Publications. Footwear Industries of America, 1420 K Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC FIA Standard 1209, Whole Shoe Flex, ISEA Publications. International Safety Equipment Association, 1901 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices, ISO Publications. International Organization for Standardization, ISO Central Secretariat, BIBC II, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva Switzerland. ISO Guide 27, Guidelines for corrective action to be taken by a certification body in the event of misuse of its mark of conformity, ISO Guide 62, General requirements for bodies operating assessment and certification/registration of quality systems, 1983.ISO 4649, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic Determination of abrasion resistance using a rotating cylindrical drum device, ISO 9001, Quality management systems Requirements, ISO 9001, Quality management systems - Requirements, ISO 17011, General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies, ISO/IEC 17021, Conformity assessment-requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems,2011. ISO/IEC 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, ISO/IEC 17065, Conformity assessment Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes, and services, SAE Publications. SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA SAE J211, Instrumentation for Impact Test, U.S. Department of Defense Publications. Standardization Documents Order Desk, Building 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA A-A-55126A, Commercial Item Description: Fastener Tapes, Hook and Pile, Synthetic, A-A-55126B, Commercial Item Description: Fastener Tapes, Hook and Loop, Synthetic, A-A-55634, Commercial Item Description: Zippers (Fasteners, Slide Interlocking), MIL-F-10884G, Fastener, Snap, 16 June U.S. Government Publications. U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part , Personal Protective Equipment: General Requirements. Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Part , Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory Protection. Title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 84, Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices Other Publications. Merriam-Webster s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 1851, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, 2014 edition.

13 10 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Update to references in Chapter 2. Additional updates may be needed based on actions taken on public comments. First Revision No. 32-NFPA [Chapter 2] Submittal Date: Sun May 15 17:42:59 EDT 2016

14 11 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 3-NFPA [ Section No ] ISO Publications. International Organization for Standardization, 1, rue de Varembé, Case Postale 56, CH-1211 Geneve 20, Switzerland. ISO Guide 27, Guidelines for corrective action to be taken by a certification body in the event of misuse of its mark of conformity, ISO Guide 62, General requirements for bodies operating assessment and certification/registration of quality systems, ISO Guide 65, General requirements for bodies operating product certification systems, ISO 4649, Rubber, Vulcanized or thermoplastic Determination of abrasion resistance using rotating cylindrical drum device, ISO 9001, Quality management systems Requirements, ISO 9001, Quality management systems Requirements, ISO 13287, Personal Protective Equipment Footwear Test Method for Slip Resistance, ISO 17011, General requirements for accreditation bodies accrediting conformity assessment bodies, ISO/IEC 17021, Conformity assessment Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems, ISO 17025, General requirements for the competence of calibration and testing laboratories, Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved 1951_A2017_FAE-AAC_CCNote_2.pdf 1951_CCNote_2 This Public Comment appeared as a CC Note No. 2 in the First Draft Report in Chapter 2, Section Correlating Committee Note No. 2-NFPA [Chapter 2] Submitter Full Name: Cc On Fae-Aac Organization: NFPA Submittal Date: Tue Mar 15 15:25:39 EDT 2016

15 12 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 18-NFPA [ Section No ] Biological Terrorism Agents. Liquid or particulate agents that can consist of biologically derived toxins or pathogens to inflict lethal or incapacitating casualties. Definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:31:01 EDT 2016

16 13 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 19-NFPA [ Sections 3.3.9, , , , , , ] Sections 3.3.9, , , , , , , , , CBRN. An abbreviation for chemicals, biological agents, and radiological particulate hazards. (See also , CBRN Terrorism Agents.) * CBRN Barrier Layer. The component of the ensemble that provides protection against CBRN terrorism agents CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble. Multiple elements of compliant protective clothing and protective equipment designed and configured as an ensemble to provide limited protection in operational settings where exposure to physical, thermal, liquid, and body fluid borne pathogen hazards, and CBRN agents in vapor, liquid-splash, and particulate forms are expected CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble Elements. The parts that comprise the CBRN technical rescue protective ensemble, that include coats, trousers, coveralls, helmets, hoods, gloves, footwear, respirator, and interface components CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Footwear Element. The element of the certified CBRN technical rescue protective ensemble element that provides protection to the foot, ankle, and leg CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element. The coat, trouser, or coverall of the certified CBRN technical rescue protective ensemble that provides protection to the upper and lower torso, arms, and legs CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Glove Element. The element of the certified CBRN technical rescue protective ensemble that provides protection to the hand and wrist CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Helmet Element. The element of the certified CBRN technical rescue protective ensemble that provides protection to the head CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Hood Element. An interface element of the certified CBRN technical rescue protective ensemble that provides protection to the coat/helmet/respirator facepiece area * CBRN Terrorism Agents. Chemicals, biological agents, radiological particulates (also known as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear ) that could be released as an act of terrorism. (See also , Chemical Terrorism Agents; 3.3.4, Biological Terrorism Agents; and , Radiological Particulate Terrorism Agents.) Definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input]

17 14 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:33:02 EDT 2016

18 15 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 20-NFPA [ Section No ] Chemical Terrorism Agents. Liquid, solid, gaseous, and vapor chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals used to inflict lethal or incapacitating casualties, generally on a civilian population as a result of a terrorist attack. Definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:33:53 EDT 2016

19 16 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 21-NFPA [ Section No ] Coat. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element. Information in definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:34:43 EDT 2016

20 17 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 22-NFPA [ Section No ] Coverall. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element. The reference in the definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:36:01 EDT 2016

21 18 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 23-NFPA [ Section No ] Footwear. See , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Footwear Element; , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Footwear Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Footwear Element. This portion of the definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:37:06 EDT 2016

22 19 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 24-NFPA [ Section No ] Garment. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Utility Protective Garment Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element. This portion of the definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:38:00 EDT 2016

23 20 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 25-NFPA [ Section No ] Glove. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Glove Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Glove Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Glove Element. This portion of the definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:38:55 EDT 2016

24 21 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 26-NFPA [ Section No ] Helmet. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Helmet Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Helmet Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Helmet Element. This portion of the definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:39:58 EDT 2016

25 22 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 27-NFPA [ Section No ] Hood. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Hood Element. Definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:40:59 EDT 2016

26 23 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 28-NFPA [ Sections , , , , , , 3... ] Sections , , , , , , , , , Protective Clothing. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble Protective Coat. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble Elements; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble Elements; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble Elements Protective Coverall. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble Elements; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble Elements; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble Elements Protective Ensemble. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble Protective Footwear. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Footwear Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Footwear Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Footwear Element Protective Garment. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element Protective Glove. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Glove Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Glove Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Glove Element Protective Goggle. See , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Goggle Element Protective Helmet. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Helmet Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Helmet Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Helmet Element Protective Trouser. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element. The portion of these definitions is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input]

27 24 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:42:34 EDT 2016

28 25 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 29-NFPA [ Section No ] * Radiological Particulate Terrorism Agents. Particles that emit ionizing radiation in excess of normal background levels, used to inflict lethal or incapacitating casualties, generally on a civilian population as a result of a terrorist attack. Definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:44:38 EDT 2016

29 26 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 30-NFPA [ Sections , , , , , ] Sections , , , , , Technical Rescue Protective Ensembles. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Ensemble Technical Rescue Protective Footwear. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Footwear Elements; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Footwear Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Footwear Element Technical Rescue Protective Garments. See , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element; , and Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element; and , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element Technical Rescue Protective Gloves. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Glove Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Glove Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Glove Element Technical Rescue Protective Goggles. See , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Goggle Element, and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Goggle Element Technical Rescue Protective Helmets. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Helmet Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Rescue Protective Helmet Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Helmet Element. This portion of the definitions is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:45:56 EDT 2016

30 27 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 31-NFPA [ Section No ] Toxic Industrial Chemicals. Highly toxic solid, liquid, or gaseous chemicals that have been identified as mass casualty threats that could be used to inflict casualties, generally on a civilian population during a terrorist attack. Definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:47:49 EDT 2016

31 28 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 32-NFPA [ Section No ] Trouser. See , CBRN Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element; , Rescue and Recovery Technical Protective Garment Element; and , Utility Technical Rescue Protective Garment Element. This portion of the definition is no longer needed since CBRN requirements have been removed from the standard. Public Input No. 106-NFPA [Global Input] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:48:37 EDT 2016

32 29 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 17-NFPA [ Sections 4.1.9, , ] Sections 4.1.9, , The certification organization shall not issue any new certifications to the edition of this standard on or after the NFPA effective date for the edition, which is August 29??, The certification organization shall not permit any manufacturer to continue to label any protective ensembles or ensemble elements that are certified as compliant with the edition of this standard on or after August 29??, plus 12 months The certification organization shall require manufacturers to remove all certification labels and product labels indicating compliance with the edition of this standard from all protective ensembles and ensemble elements that are under the control of the manufacturer on August 29??, plus 12 months, and the certification organization shall verify that this action is taken. The dates and editions of the next edition of the standard need to be updated. Also the required certification dates need to be verified. First Revision No. 120-NFPA [Section No ] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 21:22:43 EDT 2016

33 30 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 45-NFPA [ Section No ] * The manufacturer shall be registered to ISO 9001, Quality management systems Requirements Registration to the requirements of ISO 9001, Quality management systems Requirements, shall be conducted by a registrar that is accredited for personal protective equipment Where the registrar specified in is currently accredited for personal protective equipment in accordance with the 1996 edition of ISO Guide 62, General requirements for bodies operating assessment and certification/registration of quality systems, that accreditation shall be permitted until 14 September Not later than 14 September 2008, registrars specified in shall be accredited for personal protective equipment in accordance with the 2006 edition of ISO/IEC 17021, Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification certificaiton of management systems Any new accreditations for registrars specified in for personal protective equipment shall only be in accordance with the 2006 edition of ISO/IEC 17021, Conformity assessment Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems. ISO Guide 62 has been replaced with ISO 17021, therefore the requirements in this section need to be updated to reflect the updated standard and passage of the grandfatherig period. First Correlating Revision No. 3-NFPA [Section No ] Submittal Date: Fri May 13 15:40:40 EDT 2016

34 31 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 54-NFPA [ Section No ] The following information shall also be printed legibly on the product label, and all letters shall be at least 1.6 mm ( 1 16 in.) high: (1) Manufacturer s name, identification, or designation (2) Manufacturer s address (3) Country of manufacture (4) Manufacturer s element identification number, lot number, or serial number (5) Month and year of manufacture (not coded) (6) Model name, number, or design (7) Size or size range (8) * Principal material(s) of construction. (9) For gloves, at least the outer layer, barrier layer, thermal lining layer, where applicable, and wristlet shall be listed. Generic names of materials shall be used. (a) (b) Generic names of materials shall be used. (a) (b) (c) The type of leather shall be listed. Additional materials that are used throughout the majority of the glove body shall also be listed on the label. For footwear, at least the outer layer, barrier layer, and thermal lining layer, where applicable, shall be listed. Additional materials that are used throughout the majority of the boot shall also be listed on the boot label. For garments, at least the identification of the fiber or material type of the outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier, where applicable, shall be listed. For helmets, at least the general terminology for the shell material shall be used. (10) Cleaning precautions, if applicable There are many instances where the generic terminology is not the best or most recognizable language for the end user. This requirement was put in last cycle in an effort to harmonize labeling for various product types but did not end up going in across the board. So currently this requirement only applies to gloves and boots. Removing the requirement for generic terminology would align glove and boot labeling with other product types. This requirement is also being removed from other standards in the project. First Revision No. 122-NFPA [Section No ] Submitter Full Name: Robin Tutor Organization: UL LLC

35 32 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Submittal Date: Mon May 16 09:10:01 EDT 2016

36 33 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 53-NFPA [ Section No ] Utility Protective Ensemble Goggle Elements Goggle elements shall meet the respective requirements for goggles and be marked Z87 Z87 Plus in accordance with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices Goggle elements shall be rated as Z87 Z87 Plus in accordance with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices Goggle elements shall be permitted to be attached to the helmet. It appears that when a correction was made to change the standard from "ANSI" to "ANSI/ISEA" that the "+" was removed from the requirement. The "+" indicates that the goggles have to meet the impact requirements which has been the desire of various committees within the project. Was it the intent of the committee to remove this requirement? Please note that when I submitted this comment and typed in the "+" symbol it did not show up in the text that was to be submitted. So I typed in the word "Plus" however "+" is how this requirement should be indicated. First Revision No. 53-NFPA [Sections 8.40, 8.41, 8.42, 8.43, 8.44] Submitter Full Name: Robin Tutor Organization: UL LLC Submittal Date: Mon May 16 08:56:03 EDT 2016

37 34 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 48-NFPA [ Section No ] Gloves shall be tested for grip function as specified in Section 8.40, Torque Test, and shall have an average percent of barehanded control not less than percent. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved NFPA_1999_Glove_TG_Data_Sheet_for_PC.xlsx Torque Test Data Sheet Based on round robin testing conducted for the Torque Test on various types of gloves the pass fail requirement should be modified according to the type of performance expected for Technical Rescue Utility gloves. First Revision No. 38-NFPA [Section No ] Submittal Date: Sun May 15 18:03:32 EDT 2016

38 ID Generic Description Subj 1 - Tactility Results (mm) Subj 2 Tactility Results (mm) Subj 1 - Baseline Torque (lbin) (Avg of 5) Subj 1 - Glove Torque (lbin) (Avg of 5) A-S NFPA 71 Structural Gloves A-L NFPA 71 Structural Gloves B-S Non NFPA Structural Gloves B-L Non NFPA Structural Gloves C-S Extrication Glove A C-L Extrication Glove A D-S Extrication Glove B D-L Extrication Glove B E-S Wildland Glove E-L Wildland Glove F-S NFPA 1994 Class 2 Gloves F-L NFPA 1994 Class 2 Gloves G-S NFPA 1994 Class 3 Gloves G-L NFPA 1994 Class 3 Gloves H-S Exam Gloves N/A N/A H-L Exam Gloves N/A N/A

39 Subj 1 - Torque Results (%) Subj 2 - Baseline Torque (lbin) (Avg of 5) Subj 2 Glove Torque (lbin) (Avg of 5) Subj 2 Torque Results (%) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

40 35 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 49-NFPA [ Section No ] Gloves shall be tested for grip function as specified in Section 8.40, Torque Test, and shall have an average percent of bare-hand control not less than percent. Additional Proposed Changes File Name Description Approved NFPA_1999_Glove_TG_Data_Sheet_for_PC.xlsx Torque Test Data Based on round robin testing conducted for the Torque Test on various types of gloves the pass fail requirement should be modified according to the type of performance expected for Technical Rescue Rescue and Recovery gloves. First Revision No. 39-NFPA [Section No ] Submittal Date: Sun May 15 18:06:59 EDT 2016

41 ID Generic Description Subj 1 - Tactility Results (mm) Subj 2 Tactility Results (mm) Subj 1 - Baseline Torque (lbin) (Avg of 5) Subj 1 - Glove Torque (lbin) (Avg of 5) A-S NFPA 71 Structural Gloves A-L NFPA 71 Structural Gloves B-S Non NFPA Structural Gloves B-L Non NFPA Structural Gloves C-S Extrication Glove A C-L Extrication Glove A D-S Extrication Glove B D-L Extrication Glove B E-S Wildland Glove E-L Wildland Glove F-S NFPA 1994 Class 2 Gloves F-L NFPA 1994 Class 2 Gloves G-S NFPA 1994 Class 3 Gloves G-L NFPA 1994 Class 3 Gloves H-S Exam Gloves N/A N/A H-L Exam Gloves N/A N/A

42 Subj 1 - Torque Results (%) Subj 2 - Baseline Torque (lbin) (Avg of 5) Subj 2 Glove Torque (lbin) (Avg of 5) Subj 2 Torque Results (%) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

43 36 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 5-NFPA [ Sections 8.1.8, ] Sections 8.1.8, Convective Heat Conditioning for Labels, and Visibility Markings, and CBRN Barrier Layers. Samples shall be conditioned by exposing them to the procedures specified in and in through , with the following modifications: (1) The oven temperature shall be stabilized at 140 C, + 6 C/ 0 C (285 F, + 10 /0 F), and the test exposure time shall be 10 minutes, + 15/ 0 seconds. (2) The test exposure time shall begin when the test thermocouple reading has stabilized at the required test exposure temperature. (3) The requirements of and shall be disregarded. (4) The required post oven exposure testing shall be performed within 4 hours Washing and Drying Procedures for Whole Garments, Gloves, and Glove Pouches, and CBRN Materials Samples shall be washed and dried alternately for a total of ten washing cycles and ten drying cycles Samples shall be washed and dried with all closures fastened A front-loading washer/extractor shall be used for washing the samples The wash load shall be two-thirds the rated capacity of the washer. If ballast is needed to reach two-thirds capacity, 7.5 oz. Nomex ballast shall be used. Two-thirds of the rated capacity shall not be exceeded.

44 37 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM The wash cycle procedure in Table shall be followed. Low water level shall be 20.3 cm ± 1 cm (8 in. ± 3 8 in.) and high water level shall be 30.5 cm /± 1 cm (12 in. ± 3 8 in.). Table Wash Cycle Procedure for Whole Garments, Gloves, and Glove Pouches Time Temperature Operation (min) C ± 3 C F ± 5 F Water Level Suds using AATCC detergent #1993, Low 1.0 g/4 L (1 gal) water Drain 1 Carryover Low Drain 1 Rinse High Drain 1 Rinse High Drain 1 Rinse High Drain 1 Extract A tumble dryer with a dry stack temperature of 38 C to 49 C (100 F to 120 F) measured 20 minutes into the drying cycle shall be used for drying the samples Samples shall be removed from the dryer after 60 minutes of tumble drying, except that CBRN material samples shall be removed after 20 minutes. At the conclusion of the final drying cycle, the sample shall be allowed to dry completely for at least 48 hours in accordance with Gloves and glove pouches that are not part of CBRN ensembles shall be washed and dried for a total of ten cycles For gloves and glove pouches, the wash load shall be at two-thirds of the rated capacity of the washer. If ballast is needed to reach two-thirds capacity, 7.5 oz Nomex ballast shall be used. Two-thirds of the rated capacity of the washer shall not be exceeded Gloves and glove pouches shall be dried using a tumble dryer with a stack temperature of 38 C to 49 C (100 F to 120 F) when measured on an empty load 20 minutes into the drying cycle Gloves and glove pouches shall be tumbled for 60 minutes and shall be removed immediately at the end of the drying cycle. At the conclusion of the final drying cycle, the gloves or glove pouches shall be permitted to be dried on a forced air nontumble drying mechanism operated at 10 C ± 2 C (18 F ± 4 F) above current room temperature until completely dry. CBRN Requirements were removed from the standard therefore these references should also be removed.

45 38 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM First Revision No. 46-NFPA [Sections , ] Submittal Date: Sun May 08 18:21:54 EDT 2016

46 39 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 35-NFPA [ Section No ] Washing and Drying Procedures for Whole Garments, Gloves, and Glove Pouches, and CBRN Materials Samples shall be washed and dried alternately for a total of ten washing cycles and ten drying cycles Samples shall be washed and dried with all closures fastened A front-loading washer/extractor shall be used for washing the samples The wash load shall be two-thirds the rated capacity of the washer. If ballast is needed to reach two-thirds capacity, 7.5 oz. Nomex ballast shall be used. Two-thirds of the rated capacity shall not be exceeded The wash cycle procedure in Table shall be followed. Low water level shall be 20.3 cm ± 1 cm (8 in. ± 3 8 in.) and high water level shall be 30.5 cm /± 1 cm (12 in. ± 3 8 in.). In addition the g force shall not exceed 100g throughout the wash cycle. Table Wash Cycle Procedure for Whole Garments, Gloves, and Glove Pouches Time Temperature Operation (min) C ± 3 C F ± 5 F Water Level Suds using AATCC detergent #1993, Low 1.0 g/4 L (1 gal) water Drain 1 Carryover Low Drain 1 Rinse High Drain 1 Rinse High Drain 1 Rinse High Drain 1 Extract A tumble dryer with a dry stack temperature of 38 C to 49 C (100 F to 120 F) measured 20 minutes into the drying cycle shall be used for drying the samples Samples shall be removed from the dryer after 60 minutes of tumble drying, except that CBRN material samples shall be removed after 20 minutes. At the conclusion of the final drying cycle, the sample garment samples shall be allowed to dry completely for at least 48 hours in accordance with

47 40 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Gloves and glove pouches that are not part of CBRN ensembles shall be washed and dried for a total of ten cycles For gloves and glove pouches, the wash load shall be at two-thirds of the rated capacity of the washer. If ballast is needed to reach two-thirds capacity, 7.5 oz Nomex ballast shall be used. Two-thirds of the rated capacity of the washer shall not be exceeded Gloves and glove pouches shall be dried using a tumble dryer with a stack temperature of 38 C to 49 C (100 F to 120 F) when measured on an empty load 20 minutes into the drying cycle Gloves and glove pouches shall be tumbled for 60 minutes and shall be removed immediately at the end of the drying cycle. At the conclusion of the final drying cycle, the gloves or glove pouches pouch samples shall be permitted to be dried on a forced air nontumble drying mechanism operated at 10 C ± 2 C 5 C (18 F ± 4 F) above current room temperature until completely dry. Removed CBRN language. Removed redundant wording. Added g force requirement to align with same wash procedure/specifications in NFPA Changed tolerance on force air dryer for gloves and glove pouches to match capabilities of dryer that is currently being used and to align with First Draft of NFPA Related Public Comments for This Document Related Comment Public Comment No. 43-NFPA [Section No ] First Revision No. 58-NFPA [Section No ] First Revision No. 45-NFPA [Sections , , ] First Revision No. 18-NFPA [Section No ] Public Input No. 62-NFPA [Section No ] Relationship Submitter Full Name: Robin Tutor Organization: UL LLC Submittal Date: Thu May 12 13:36:56 EDT 2016

48 41 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Public Comment No. 36-NFPA [ Section No ]

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50 43 of 68 6/2/ :45 AM Glove test areas shall be as described in this paragraph and as shown in Figure Glove test area abbreviations shall be as follows: (1) P = Palm; B = Back; S = Side. (2) A-P: Palm side of hand from finger crotch line to 1 3 of the way down (grasp area) (3) B-P: Palm side of hand from 1 3 of the way down (grasp area) to the wrist crease (4) C-P: Palm side of hand from the wrist crease to the end of the glove (5) D-P: Palm side of thumb (6) E-P: Palm side of tip of thumb (7) F-P: Palm side of index finger (8) G-P: Palm side of fingertip of index finger (9) H-P: Palm side of non-index fingers (10) I-P: Palm side of fingertip of non-index fingers (11) A-PS: Sides of hand adjacent to area A-P (12) B-PS: Outside of hand adjacent to area B-P (13) C-PS: Sides of hand adjacent to area C-P (14) D-PS: Outside of thumb adjacent to area D-P (15) E-PS: Inside of thumb adjacent to area D-P (16) F-PS: Outside of index finger adjacent to area F-P (17) H-PS: Between fingers adjacent to areas F-P and H-P (18) I-PS: Outside of and adjacent to the smallest finger (19) A-B: Back side of hand from finger crotch line to 1 3 of the way down (knuckle area) (20) B-B: Back side of hand from 1 3 of the way down (knuckle area) to the wrist crease (21) C-B: Back side of hand from the wrist crease to the end of the glove (22) D-B: Back side of thumb (23) E-B: Back side of tip of thumb (24) F-B: Back side of index finger (25) G-B: Back side of fingertip of index finger (26) H-B: Back side of non-index fingers (27) I-B: Back side of fingertip of non-index fingers (28) A-BS: Sides of hand adjacent to area A-B (29) B-BS: Outside of hand adjacent to area B-B (30) C-BS: Sides of hand adjacent to area C-B (31) D-BS: Outside of thumb adjacent to area D-B (32) E-BS: Inside of thumb adjacent to area D-B (33) F-BS: Outside of index finger adjacent to area F-B (34) H-BS: Between fingers adjacent to areas F-B and H-B (35) I-BS: Outside of and adjacent to the smallest finger Figure Glove Test Areas.