NFPA 1970 Spotlight Series, Part 3: Outer Shell Impact – Flame after Fuel Exposure and Cleaning

An updated PPE standard introduces enhanced testing for outer shell fabrics, like tear resistance, multi-environmental conditioning and flame resistance after fuel exposure.

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Watch now: NFPA 1970 Spotlight Series, Part 3: Outer Shell Impact – Flame after Fuel Exposure and Cleaning

Learn from UL Solutions expert Jessica Andrews as she shares specifics on the critical updates to NFPA 1970 standards for firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE).

Outer Shell Impact: Enhanced Testing and Material Resilience

The standard introduces rigorous new tests for outer shell fabrics used in structural and proximity firefighting. The revised tear resistance test now includes a multi-environmental conditioning procedure with 20 laundering cycles, heat exposure and flexing. Additionally, a new test for flame resistance following exposure to diesel fuel ensures that outer shells maintain their protective qualities even after contamination and cleaning.

Why watch?

Support safety and compliance: Understand how these updated standards help ensure the reliability of PPE in real-world conditions.
Education and insights: Learn about the enhanced evaluation procedures for outer shell materials.
Hear from experts: Get guidance directly from PPE and safety standard experts.

Watch the full video to find out more about the latest standards for firefighting equipment.

Speaker

Jessica Andrews is a UL Solutions Staff Engineer and reviewer for first responder personal protective clothing and equipment certifications. A Textile Engineering graduate from North Carolina State University, she has 13 years of personal protective equipment (PPE) experience, specializing in structural fire fighting hoods and garments.