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DEFINITIONS
Afterflame Time
– The length of time for which a material, component, or chemical protective
suit continues to burn after the simulated chemical flash fire has ended.
Biological Agent
– Biological materials that are capable of causing disease or long-time damage
to the human body.
Compliance/Compliant
– Meeting or exceeding all applicable requirements of this standard.
Component(s)
– Any material, part or subassembly used in the construction of the compliant
product.
Ensemble Elements
– The compliant products that provide protection to the upper and lower
torso, arms, legs, head, hands, and feet.
Entry Fire Fighting
– EXTRAORDINARILY specialized fire fighting operations that can include
the activities of rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation at incidents involving
fires producing very high levels of conductive, convective, and radiant heat; such as aircraft
fires, bulk flammable gas fires, and bulk flammable liquid fires. Highly specialized thermal
protection from exposure to extreme levels of conductive, convective, and radiant heat
is necessary for persons involved in such EXTRAORDINARILY specialized operations and
because direct entry into the flames is made. NFPA 1971 Compliant Footwear is NEVER to
be used for entry fire fighting or any direct contact with flames or molten metals,
and do not provide the required level of protection. Entry fire fighting is not structural fire fighting.
Exposure Incident
– Specific contact of the following with blood or other potentially
infectious materials: 1) eye; 2) mouth or other mucous membranes; 3) non intact skin; or
4) parenteral contact.
Follow-Up Program
– The sampling, inspections, tests, or other measures conducted by the
certification organization on a periodic basis to determine the conducted compliance of labeled or
listed products that are being produced by the manufacturer to the requirements of this standard.
Footwear
– The term Footwear used throughout this Guide refers ONLY to HAIX
®
NFPA Compliant
Footwear. Footwear is an element of the protective ensemble designed to provide limited
protection required by the NFPA Standards to the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Footwear is NOT
Entry or Proximity Footwear.
Footwear Upper
– That portion of the footwear above the sole, heel, or insole.
Hazardous Materials
– A substance (solid, liquid, or gas) that when released is capable of
creating harm to people, the environment, and property.
Hazardous Materials Emergencies
– Incidents involving the release or potential release of
hazardous materials.
