NFPA 1976 : 2000

Chapter 1 Administration
        1.1 Scope
        1.2 Purpose
        1.3 Definitions
        1.4 Units
Chapter 2 Certification
        2.1 General
        2.2 Certification Organization
        2.3 Inspection and Testing
        2.4 Recertification
        2.5 Manufacturer's Quality Assurance Program
        2.6 ISO Registration for Manufacturers
Chapter 3 Labeling and Information
        3.1 Product Label Requirements
        3.2 User Information
Chapter 4 Design Requirements
        4.1 Proximity Protective Garment Design
              Requirements
        4.2 Protective Helmet Design Requirements
        4.3 Protective Glove Design Requirements
        4.4 Proximity Protective Footwear Design
              Requirements
        4.5 Protective Wristlet Interface Component
              Design Requirements
        4.6 Accessory Design Requirements
Chapter 5 Performance Requirements
        5.1 Proximity Protective Garment Performance
              Requirements
        5.2 Proximity Protective Helmet Performance
              Requirements
        5.3 Proximity Protective Glove Performance
              Requirements
        5.4 Protective Footwear Performance
              Requirements
        5.5 Protective Wristlet Interface Component
              Performance Requirements
Chapter 6 Test Methods
        6.1 Sample Preparation Procedures
        6.2 Flame Resistance, Test One
        6.3 Flame Resistance, Test Two
        6.4 Flame Resistance, Test Three
        6.5 Flame Resistance, Test Four
        6.6 Heat and Thermal Shrinkage Resistance Test
        6.7 Conductive Heat Resistance, Test One
        6.8 Conductive Heat Resistance, Test Two
        6.9 Radiant Heat Resistance, Test One
        6.10 Radiant Reflective, Test Two
        6.11 Radiant Heat Transmittance, Test Three
        6.12 Conductive and Compressive Heat
              Resistance Test (CCHR)
        6.13 Thermal Protective Performance (TPP) Test
        6.14 Thread Melting Test
        6.15 Tear Resistance Test
        6.16 Burst Strength Test
        6.17 Seam Breaking Strength Test
        6.18 Top Impact Resistance Test (Force)
        6.19 Impact Resistance Test (Acceleration)
        6.20 Faceshield Component Resistance Test
        6.21 Impact and Compression Tests
        6.22 Physical Penetration Resistance Test
        6.23 Puncture Resistance, Test One
        6.24 Puncture Resistance, Test Two
        6.25 Cut Resistance Test
        6.26 Abrasion Resistance Test
        6.27 Cleaning Shrinkage Resistance Test
        6.28 Water Penetration Test
        6.29 Liquid Penetration Resistance Test
        6.30 Viral Penetration Resistance Test
        6.31 Wet Flex
        6.32 Adhesion After Wet Flex-Tape Method
        6.33 Flex at Low Temperature
        6.34 Resistance to High-Temperature Blocking
        6.35 Corrosion Resistance Test
        6.36 Electrical Insulation Test One
        6.37 Electrical Insulation Test Two
        6.38 Overall Liquid Integrity Test One
        6.39 Overall Liquid Integrity Test Two
        6.40 Retention System Test
        6.41 Suspension System Retention Test
        6.42 Liner Retention Test
        6.43 Glove Hand Function Tests
        6.44 Grip Test
        6.45 Ladder Shank Bend Resistance Test
        6.46 Slip Resistance Test
        6.47 Label Durability and Legibility Test One
        6.48 Label Durability and legibility Test Two
        6.49 Shell Retention Test
        6.50 Luminous (Visible) Transmittance Test
        6.51 Helmet Shroud Opening Size Retention Test
        6.52 Whole Garment Liquid Penetration Test
        6.53 Eyelet and Stud Post Attachment Test
Chapter 7 Referenced Publications
Appendix A Explanatory Material
Appendix B Referenced publications
Index

Provides minimum design and performance requirements and test methods for proximity protective ensembles, including protective coats, trousers, coveralls, helmets, gloves, footwear, and interfa ce components.