Hazard assessment
Assesses the fuel or process, fire exposure, affected body regions and escape conditions.
Quantified exposure: duration in s and thermal intensity in kW/m².
NFPA 2113
Selection, care, use and maintenance of FR garments
Requirements & test methods
NFPA 2113-2025 provides a workplace framework for selecting, using, caring for and maintaining flame-resistant garments for short-duration thermal exposures from fire.
Garment and layer selection
Assesses body coverage, fit, compatible layers and closures.
Selection uses NFPA 2112 product certification and the task’s hazard assessment.
Care records
Documents garment inspection, cleaning, contamination and repairs under the manufacturer’s care instructions.
Care records include:
| Record | Unit or format |
|---|---|
| Cleaning temperature | °C or °F |
| Cleaning history | Number of cycles and dates |
| Damage or repair location | Garment area and measured size |
| Inspection and retirement decision | Date, condition and action |
Inspection and use
Checks holes, open seams, damaged closures, contamination and body coverage during movement.
Records the cleaning, repair or retirement decision.
Where the standard is used
Foundry
Selection, care and use of FR garments where a foundry task has a separate short-duration industrial fire hazard.
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Oil & Gas
Selection, care, use and maintenance of FR garments for personnel with assessed short-duration industrial fire exposure.
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Electrical
FR garment programs for electrical personnel only where a separate industrial fire hazard exists.
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Welding
FR garment programs where welding-site personnel also face a separate short-duration industrial fire hazard.
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