First draft of NFPA 1970 proposes changes to firefighter PPE standard and will be open for review and Public Comment through January 4, 2023
National Fire Protection Association
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Some of the additional changes in the NFPA 1971 portion (protective ensembles) of NFPA 1970 include: Added new requirements for manufacturer indication of “PFAS FREE” gear. One of the proposed changes within the draft includes the elimination of the light degradation resistance test on the moisture barrier layer of jackets. 7.1.14, 7.4.9,
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