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GA 10-2014: fireman protective clothing for firefighting
GA 10-2014
GA
PUBLIC SECURITY INDUSTRY STANDARD OF
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
ICS 13.220.10
C 85
Replacing GA 10-2002, GA 140-1996
Fireman’s protective clothing for firefighting
ISSUED ON. JANUARY 20, 2014
IMPLEMENTED ON. MARCH 1, 2014
Issued by. Ministry of Public Security of the People 's Republic of China
Table of Contents
Foreword ... 3 
1 Scope ... 5 
2 Normative references ... 5 
3 Terms and definitions ... 6 
4 Model, style, type, specifications ... 7 
5 Design requirements ... 8 
6 Performance requirements ... 10 
7 Test methods ... 13 
8 Inspection rules ... 17 
9 Marks, packaging, transport and storage ... 20 
Annex A (Normative) Overall thermal protection performance test ... 23 
Annex B (Normative) Thermal stability test ... 25 
Annex C (Normative) Lifesaving towing belt functional test ... 27 
Foreword
Clause 6, clause 8 and sub-clause 9.1 of this Standard are mandatory. The
rest are recommendatory.
This Standard was drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T
1.1-2009.
This Standard replaces GA 10-2002 Protective clothing for firefighters and GA
140-1996 Command clothing for firefighting. The revision of this Standard is
mainly based on GA10-2002, and the whole contents of GA 140-1996 are
integrated. Compared with GA 10-2002, in addition to the editorial
modifications, the main technical modifications are as follows.
- added requirements for model preparation method (see 4.1);
- added design requirements for life-saving towing belt (see 5.5);
- added requirements for overall thermal protection performance test
phenomenon (see 6.1);
- added requirements for flame retardant properties of thermal barrier
and comfort layer after washing 25 times (see 6.2.1);
- added requirements for various materials flame retardant properties
fixed in the protective clothing outer layer (see 6.2.2);
- added flame retardant requirements for life-saving towing material and
sewing thread (see 6.2);
- improved requirements for thermal stability of thermal barrier and
moisture barrier (see 6.3.1);
- added requirements for thermal stability of lifesaving traction materials
(see 6.3.1);
- added requirements for comfort layer thermal stability (see 6.3.2);
- added requirements for material shrinkage per layer (see 6.4);
- added requirements for breaking strength of comfortable layer (see
6.6.2);
- added requirements for breaking strength of lifesaving towing material
(see 6.6.3);
- added requirements for color fastness of outer layer (see 6.9);
Fireman’s protective clothing for firefighting
1 Scope
This Standard specifies the terms and definitions, model, style, type,
specification, design requirements, performance requirements, test methods,
inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation and storage of fireman’s
protective clothing for firefighting.
This Standard is applicable to fireman’s protective clothing during firefighting.
This Standard also works for firefighting commanding clothing.
This Standard is not applicable to protective clothing for firefighting in special
circumstances (e.g. nuclear facilities, offshore platforms, mine underground
fires, etc.)
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of
this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
GB/T 191, Packaging and storage marks
GB/T 250, Gray scale for assessing change in colour
GB/T 1335.1, Standard sizing systems for garments - Men
GB/T 1335.2, Standard sizing systems for garments - Women
GB/T 3917.3-2009, Textiles - Tear properties of fabrics - Part 3.
Determination of tear force of trapezoid-shaped test specimens
GB/T 3920-2008, Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to
rubbing
GB/T 3921-2008, Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Colour fastness to
washing with soap or soap and soda
GB/T 3923.1-2013, Textiles - Tensile properties of fabrics - Part 1.
Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using
the strip method
GB/T 4744-2013, Textiles - Testing and evaluation for water resistance -
Hydrostatic pressure method
GB/T 4745-2012, Textile fabrics - Determination of resistance to surface
wetting - Spray test
GB/T 5455-1997, Textiles - Burning behaviour - Vertical method
GB/T 8427-2008, Textiles - Tests for color fastness - Color fastness to
artificial light. Xenon arc fading lamp test
GB/T 8628-2001, Textiles - Preparation, marking and measuring of fabric
specimens and garments in tests for determination of dimensional change
GB/T 8629-2001, Textiles - Domestic washing and drying procedures for
textile testing
GB/T 8630-2002, Textiles - Determination of dimensional change in
washing and drying
GB/T 12704.1-2009, Textiles - Test method for water-vapour transmission
of fabrics - Part 1. Desiccant method
GB/T 13773.1-2008, Textiles - Seam tensile properties of fabrics and
made-up textile articles - Part 1. Determination of maximum force to seam
rupture using the strip method
GB/T 19977-2005, Textile - Oil repellency - Hydrocarbon resistance test
GA 7, Protective gloves for firefighters
GA 124, Self-contained positive pressure air breathing apparatus for fire
fighter
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 protective clothing for firefighting
a special garment used to protect the trunk, head and neck, arms and legs
when the firefighters are engaged in fire fighting and rescue
3.2 moisture barrier
a protective garment portion for preventing water from penetrating into the
insulating layer while discharging water vapor
moisture barrier, thermal barrier.
5.2.3 Placket
The structure of the placket shall include the outer layer, moisture barrier and
thermal barrier.
5.2.4 Cuff
Each protective clothing top sleeves shall have protective wrist to prevent
burning debris from entering the sleeves. It shall have waterproof design. The
cuffs shall not interfere with the wearing of protective clothing. It shall match
with the wearing of protective gloves.
5.2.5 Pocket
The bottom of the protective clothing shall have a drain design.
5.3 Protective pants
Protective pants shall protect the lower limbs and legs of the firefighters, but
not the ankles and feet.
5.4 Reflective trim
The reflective trim shall be firmly sewn on protective top and pants. For split
protective clothing, the width of reflective trim in the chest, hem, cuffs, leg
openings shall not be less than 50 mm. The reflective trim shall be set 360°
visible.
5.5 Life-saving towing belt
Protective clothing shall be equipped with life-saving towing belt. When it is
deployed to rescue firefighters, it shall be able to pull the fireman's upper body,
armpit parts and shoulders. Life-saving towing shall be tough and solid. It
shall be able to withstand the dragging by the weight of the firefighters.
5.6 Position of label
The label shall be stitched on the comfort layer of the left front chest of
protective top.
5.7 Color
The outer color of the protective clothing shall be dark blue.
5.8 Accessories
The requirements for accessories for protective clothing are as follows.
6.3.3 There shall be no melting, burning for the sewing thread used for
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