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What is the purpose of NFPA 1851?

April 26, 2017NFPA purpose

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What is the purpose of NFPA 1851?

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The stated purpose of the standard is to “..establish a program for structural fire fighting protective ensembles and ensemble elements to reduce the safety risks and potential health risks associated with poorly maintained, contaminated, or damaged structural fire fighting protective ensembles and ensemble elements.” The standard also seeks to “..establish basic criteria for evaluating, selecting, and purchasing”.