1、 Tentative Interim Amendment NFPA1999 Standard on Protective Clothing Ensembles for Emergency Medical Operations 2018 Edition Reference: 7.6.1, 8.3.3.2 and 8.3.7 TIA 18-2 (SC 17-8-46 / TIA Log #1281) Note: Text of the TIA was issued and approved for incorporation into the document prior to printing.
2、 1. Revise 7.6.1 to read as follows: 7.6.1 Where a loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirator is specified, the materials used in the construction of the hood shall meet the all garment material performance requirements specified in either 7.1.1, except the requirement in 7.1.1.6, or 7.1.2, exce
3、pt the requirements in 7.1.2.9 and 7.1.2.11. 2. Revise 8.3.3.2 to read as follows: 8.3.3.2 Samples of multiple-use garment barrier layer and garment barrier layer seams shall be conditioned as specified in 8.1.4 8.1.5 and then conditioned as specified in 8.1.2. The garment barrier layer and garment
4、barrier layer seams shall be permitted to be representative materials and seams used in the actual construction, or representative of actual construction. 3. Revise 8.3.7 to read as follows: 8.3.7 Specific Requirements for Testing Garments. Specimens for biopenetration testing shall consist of the b
5、arrier layer and barrier layer seams only. Elastomeric interface material shall be included when joined with the barrier layer. Issue Date: August 17, 2017 Effective Date: September 6, 2017 (Note: For further information on NFPA Codes and Standards, please see www.nfpa.org/docinfo) Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
