 NFPA 2112
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About NFPA 2112
NFPA 2112 Standard on Flame Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against
Flash Fire, 2007 Edition, provides the minimum design, performance, certification requirements and
test methods for Flame Resistant garments for use in areas at risk from flash fires—such as those where flammable gases or vapors, or combustible dusts might be present. (Clothing worn by emergency responders is not covered.)
New in the 2007 edition::
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A new document scope, revised applications, and added references related to NFPA 2113 for
garment selection based upon required hazard assessments.
- Revised requirements for thermal protective performance testing (TPP) to correlate with updated
ASTM test methods for procedures and apparatus.
- Added definitions for "single-use" and "limited-use" garments distinguish these garment types and
application from those covered within the scope of this Standard.
- All definitions are up-to-date with the NFPA Glossary of Terms.
NFPA 2112 and its companion document for garment end users, NFPA 2113, are the first documents developed for industrial flash fire protective garments in the United States.
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