British Standards Institution

Sector: Construction

Overview: Under the direction of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee, is responsible for the co-ordination, drafting and maintenance of standards for personal protective equipment for firefighters including ensemble, headwear, gloves, eye protection, footwear, CBRN and wildland fires. Responsible for co-ordinating the UK input to ISO/TC 94/SC 14 and ISO/TC 94/JWG1.

Committee standards activity

In Progress (18)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
ISO/NP 5056-6	Personal protective equipment for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities (Surface Water and Unstable Surface rescue) — Part 6: Part 6 Footwear Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Health and Safety \| Protective equipment \| Protective clothing Proposal begins : 2023-07-21	Proposal
ISO/NP 5056-5	Personal protective equipment for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities (Surface Water and Unstable Surface rescue) — Part 5: Part 5: Headwear Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Health and Safety \| Protective equipment \| Protective clothing Proposal begins : 2023-07-21	Proposal
ISO/NP 5056-4	Personal protective equipment for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities (Surface Water and Unstable Surface rescue) — Part 4: Part 4: Gloves Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Health and Safety \| Protective equipment \| Protective clothing Proposal begins : 2023-07-21	Proposal
ISO/NP 5056-3	Personal protective equipment for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities (Surface Water and Unstable Surface rescue) — Part 3: Part 3: Clothing Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Health and Safety \| Protective equipment \| Protective clothing Proposal begins : 2023-07-21	Proposal
ISO/NP 5056-2	Personal protective equipment for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities (Surface Water and Unstable Surface rescue) — Part 2: Part 2: Compatibility Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Health and Safety \| Protective equipment \| Protective clothing Proposal begins : 2023-07-21	Proposal
ISO/NP 5056-1	Personal protective equipment for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities (Surface Water and Unstable Surface rescue) — Part 1: Part 1: General Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Health and Safety \| Protective equipment \| Protective clothing Proposal begins : 2023-07-21	Proposal
BS ISO 5056-4	Personal protective equipment for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities (Surface Water and Unstable Surface rescue) —. Part 4: Gloves Categories: Unclassified documents Drafting begins : 2023-05-22	Drafting
BS ISO 5056-3	Personal protective equipment for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities (Surface Water and Unstable Surface rescue) —. Part 3: Clothing Categories: Unclassified documents Drafting begins : 2023-05-22	Drafting
BS ISO 5056-2	Personal protective equipment for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities (Surface Water and Unstable Surface rescue) —. Part 2: Compatibility Categories: Unclassified documents Drafting begins : 2023-05-22	Drafting
BS ISO 5056-1	Personal protective equipment for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities (Surface Water and Unstable Surface rescue) —. Part 1: General Categories: Unclassified documents Drafting begins : 2023-05-22	Drafting

Published (29)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD ISO/TS 11999-2:2015	PPE for firefighters. Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at risk of exposure to high levels of heat and/or flame while fighting fires occurring in structures. Compatibility Categories: Protective clothing Published standard begins : 2015-06-24	Published standard
PD ISO/TR 21808:2024	Best practices on the selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to provide protection for firefighters Categories: Protective clothing Published standard begins : 2024-01-16	Published standard
PD ISO/TR 19591:2018	Personal protective equipment for firefighters. Standard terms and definitions Categories: Environment. Health protection. Safety \| Protective clothing Published standard begins : 2018-02-19	Published standard
BS ISO 23616:2024	Cleaning, inspection and repair of firefighters' personal protective equipment (PPE) Categories: Protective clothing Published standard begins : 2024-08-21	Published standard
BS ISO 21942:2019+A1:2024	Station uniform for firefighters Categories: Protective clothing Published standard begins : 2024-11-13	Published standard
BS ISO 18639-6:2018	PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities. Footwear Categories: Protection. Leg and foot Published standard begins : 2018-01-24	Published standard
BS ISO 18639-5:2018	PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities. Helmet Categories: Protective equipment. Head Published standard begins : 2018-12-10	Published standard
BS ISO 18639-4:2018+A1:2023	PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities. Gloves Categories: Protection. Hand and arm Published standard begins : 2023-03-09	Published standard
BS ISO 18639-1:2018	PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities. General Categories: Protective equipment. General Published standard begins : 2018-01-29	Published standard
BS ISO 17723-1:2019	PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking hazardous materials response activities. Gas-tight, vapour-protective ensembles for emergency response teams ("type 1") Categories: Protective clothing Published standard begins : 2019-10-25	Published standard

Withdrawn (16)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD ISO/TR 21808:2021	Guidance on the selection, use, care and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to provide protection for firefighters Categories: Protective clothing Withdrawn begins : 2024-01-16	Withdrawn
PD ISO/TR 21808:2009	Guidance on the selection, use, care and maintenance of personal protective equipment firefighters (PPE) designed to provide protection for Categories: Protective clothing Withdrawn begins : 2021-02-24	Withdrawn
BS ISO 23616:2022	Cleaning, inspection and repair of firefighters' personal protective equipment (PPE) Categories: Protective clothing Withdrawn begins : 2024-08-21	Withdrawn
BS ISO 21942:2019	Station uniform for firefighters Categories: Protective clothing Withdrawn begins : 2024-11-13	Withdrawn
BS ISO 18639-4:2018	PPE ensembles for firefighters undertaking specific rescue activities. Gloves Categories: Protection. Hand and arm Withdrawn begins : 2023-03-09	Withdrawn
BS ISO 16073:2011	Wildland firefighting personal protective equipment. Requirements and test methods Categories: Fire-fighting \| Protective clothing Withdrawn begins : 2011-10-27	Withdrawn
BS ISO 11999-9:2016	PPE for firefighters. Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at risk of exposure to high levels of heat and/or flame while fighting fires occurring in structures. Fire hoods Categories: Protective clothing Withdrawn begins : 2025-04-30	Withdrawn
BS ISO 11999-6:2016	PPE for firefighters. Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at risk of exposure to high levels of heat and/or flame while fighting fires occurring in structures. Footwear Categories: Protective clothing Withdrawn begins : 2024-08-20	Withdrawn
BS ISO 11999-5:2015	PPE for firefighters. Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at risk of exposure to high levels of heat and/or flame while fighting fires occurring in structures. Helmets Categories: Protective clothing Withdrawn begins : 2024-08-12	Withdrawn
BS ISO 11999-4:2015	PPE for firefighters. Test methods and requirements for PPE used by firefighters who are at risk of exposure to high levels of heat and/or flame while fighting fires occurring in structures. Gloves Categories: Protective clothing Withdrawn begins : 2024-08-14	Withdrawn

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Committee members

Nominating organizations

Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)
B S I F - Personal Safety Manufacturers Association
British Footwear Association
British Measurement and Testing Association
BSI Standards Development Manager
BSIF - Protective Glove and Clothing Group
Chemical Industries Association
Civil Aviation Authority
Committee Manager
F I A - Fire Industry Association
F I R E S A - Fire and Rescue Suppliers Association
Fire Brigades Union
Hampshire and IOW Fire & Rescue Service
HSE – Building Safety Regulator
Individual Expert – Garment Quality Control
National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)
Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW)
U K Fashion and Textile Association

Liaisons with other committees

Chair - PH/1
Chair - PH/3/2
Individual Capacity - CBRN Expert
Individual Capacity - Chemical Protective Clothing Expert
Individual Capacity - Contaminates Expert
Individual Capacity - Industrial Expert
Liaison - PH/4

BSI roles

Committee Chair

PH/14 - Firefighters' personal protective equipment

Committee standards activity