NFPA 1971 Test for Structural Fire Extinguishing and Close Fire Extinguishing

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of the NFPA 1971 standard. This standard requires the largest number of tests for heat, flame, liquids, viral penetration and durability testing in the widest range of protection.

Whether it's your participation suits, boots or gloves, stringent testing is done to ensure that the product can withstand extreme temperatures and the extreme shocks they receive at work.

Among the best known and discussed test results are Thermal Protection Performance (TPP) and Total Heat Loss (THL). All Turnout Gear fabric composites are tested and given a TPP & THL rating; A "composite" refers to a 3-layer combination of shell fabric, moisture barrier and thermal lining.

The TPP test is done to simulate a flashover. Before the NFPA adopted this test in 1986, thermal protection was measured by the thickness of 3 layers of fabric. The current test method measures the time it takes for the heat of the flame to pass through 3 layers and cause a second-degree burn. The minimum TPP score is 35 and takes 17.5 seconds (2 cal/cm2-sec times 17.5) according to the formula used.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with NFPA 1971 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.