SEI Certification Program Manual

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1 Safety Equipment Institute SEI Certification Program Manual Section 29: Industrial Protective Clothing and Equipment Program 0 of 6

2 SEI Certification Program Manual Section 29: Industrial Protective Clothing and Equipment Programs Date of Issue: NFPA Protective Clothing and Equipment Program Standards NFPA Flash Fire Garments 29.1 Certification Submittal Package A Certification Submittal Package shall include an SEI Certification Submittal form (see Section 29A: SEI Certification Submittal Form), a Components & Materials Description Checklist form (see Section 29B: General Components & Materials Description Checklist) and if applicable a User Guide and Label Checklist form (see Section 29C: User Guide and Label Checklist) for each product model, variant or accessory being submitted. Completion of the submittal package serves four primary purposes: 1. The submittal package provides SEI and the SEI Quality Assurance Auditor with a description of new, modified or products to be selected for annual certification. 2. The information provided by the manufacturer in the submittal package confirms to SEI the product design and components. 3. Receipt of the submittal package by the testing laboratory, from SEI, serves as the laboratory s authorization to begin testing the product(s) and allows laboratory personnel to verify that the correct product samples have been received. 4. The return of a signed copy of the submittal form from the testing laboratory provides SEI with a record of the date testing was completed on the product model. Over the life of the product, subsequent submittal packages shall document that the product model submitted for certification testing is identical to samples previously tested, except where Class I model changes have been tested and documented through the submission of additional SEI submittal packages or documented Class II changes have been made. It is therefore necessary that each submittal to SEI include sufficient product description information, which is achieved by a complete components and materials listing to uniquely and unambiguously identify the product model in question (see Section 14: Product Changes). SEI Certification Submittal Form Each submittal must be identified on the submittal form as either (1) initial certification, (2) annual recertification, (3) Class I change, or (4) Class II change. Finished product manufacturing facilities (assembly) located at a different address (i.e. suppliers or company-owned factories) shall be identified in Section 3 of the submittal form. The SEI Certification Submittal Form shall 1 of 6

3 SEI Certification Program Manual Section 29: Industrial Protective Clothing and Equipment Programs Date of Issue: be signed by the authorized manufacturer representative within the participating company having the authority to authorize expenditures for testing. Components & Materials Description List The product description information may be (a) listed on the Component and Materials Description Checklist form, (b) provided as a separate listing by the manufacturer (i.e. Bill of Materials), or (c) appropriate engineering drawings/ specification sheets. Use of Section 29B: General Components and Materials Description Checklist form is recommended. The following information is to be included on each Components & Materials Description Checklist. Brief examples are provided for guidance. A. Description of Major Components All major components and materials shall be identified and described. Where possible, include brand name and part number, supplier name and location. B. Primary Materials Materials used in the construction of major components shall be identified. Identification shall include trade names, if applicable. All changes shall be reported to SEI for evaluation and possible action. C. Manufacturing Locations All locations in which the product model is manufactured or assembled must be identified on the SEI Certification Submittal Form. If major components are manufactured by another company and purchased by the SEI participants, the name and address of the manufacturing facility and contact name shall be identified on the Components & Materials Description Checklist. D. Specification Sheets or Technical Bills of Materials Product specification sheets or technical bills of materials (BOM) may be included with the SEI Certification Submittal Form in addition to the Components & Materials description checklist to fulfill some or all other requirements noted above. In the case of annual recertification, the appropriate documents (i.e., submittal form and components and materials listing or BOM) shall be prepared prior to the sample selection audit and available to the auditor during the audit for reference and confirmation of product. E. Confidentiality All product information received by SEI staff, the SEI Quality Assurance Auditor, or the SEI testing laboratory shall be considered confidential and shall not be released to any third party without written authorization to do so (with the exceptions noted Section 3: Manufacturer s Agreement for response to a subpoena, court order or other compulsory process). 2 of 6

4 SEI Certification Program Manual Section 29: Industrial Protective Clothing and Equipment Programs Date of Issue: User Guide and Label Checklist If applicable, a User Guide and Label are required for protective ensemble and ensemble elements. The standards specify the minimum information that must be presented, and each manufacturer may provide as much information about the products as they deem necessary to use the products safely. However, the standard does not specify or require a set format for presenting this information. As a result, there are many ways a User Guide or Label can be arranged and presented, which is up to the discretion of each manufacturer. Use of Section 29C: User Guide and Label Checklist form is recommended to be completed so an accurate review and evaluation can be conducted Definition of a Model Model is the collective term used to identify a group of protective devices of the same basic design and components from a single applicant produced by the same manufacturing and quality assurance procedures that are covered by the same certification. Any characteristic that affects the device s performance under the limits of the current certification standards constitutes a different model. For purposes of the SEI Certification Program, the above definition of the term model uses performance characteristics as the basic criteria Application & Annual Certification Fees Testing shall be performed annually. When an initial submittal package is submitted to SEI, the Application Fees and Annual Participation Fees (See Section 7: Annual Participation Fees) are due. Upon completion of initial testing, Annual Model Certification Fees are due. The following is a schedule of application fees and annual model certification fees that apply to the industrial PPE products program: Model Type Submittal Type Application Fee Annual Model Certification Fees Initial $250 $425 Base Model Class I Change $50 N/A Class II Change $50 N/A Initial $60 $130 Variant Model Class I Change $50 N/A Class II Change $50 N/A Initial $60 $60 Accessory Model Class I Change $50 N/A Class II Change $50 N/A 3 of 6

5 SEI Certification Program Manual Section 29: Industrial Protective Clothing and Equipment Programs Date of Issue: NFPA Flash Fire Garments A. Definition of Model Characteristics that should affect the model s ability to meet the performance requirements of the certification standard and therefore require a new model designation: 1. Material, composition, thickness or design 2. Seam construction, techniques and design 3. Garment configuration 4. Thread material and composition Characteristics that should not affect the model s ability to meet the performance requirements of the certification standard and therefore would not require a new model designation: 1. Color 2. Trim 3. Clothing design options (e.g., pockets, if made from same base material) 4. Size B. Examples of Major Components Not applicable for this product C. Laboratory Testing Fees/ Attributes & Variables SEI currently has approved one (1) laboratory that may conduct testing to this standard. The following information should be used as guide. The schedule of rates can be used to estimate the total cost of testing for all the models that are to be certified. 4 of 6

6 SEI Certification Program Manual Section 29: Industrial Protective Clothing and Equipment Programs Date of Issue: Test Paragraph; Pass/Fail Criteria Intertek NFPA Initial Preconditioning Procedure Fee Samples Needed Category of N/C Label Content 5.1; Specific content and height. None Checklist SEI/$35 1 copy English. Minor User Info 5.2; specific content None Checklist SEI/$35 1 copy Major B Design Criteria 6.1 ; 6.2 & 6.3; construction None Checklist $50 1 garment Major B 7.1.1; spaced HTP Rating not less than Before & after squares of all Heat Transfer 25 J/cm 2 (6.0 cal/cm 2 ); contact HTP cycles of laundering Section 8.2; layers Performance (HTP) rating not less than 12.6 J/cm 2 (3.0 or dry cleaning (as ASTM F2700 stitched Critical cal/cm 2 ) label designates) perimeter around the Flame Resistance; all fabric and reflective striping Flame Resistance; all fabric and reflective striping Thermal Shrinkage; all fabric layers Thermal Shrinkage; cold weather insulation Heat Resistance; fabric, other textile material and reflective striping other than those items described in & Manikin Test Thread Heat Resistance Hardware Heat Resistance; buttons, fasteners and closures 7.1.2; char length <100 mm (4 in.), afterflame <2 sec., no melt or drip; each layer tested separately 7.1.2; char length <100 mm (4 in.), afterflame <2 sec., no melt or drip; each layer tested separately 7.1.3; shall not shrink more than 10% in any direction; each layer tested separately ; shall not shrink more than 20% in any direction 7.1.4; shall not melt, drip, separate or ignite; each layer tested separately 7.1.5; average predicted body burn rating of <50 % 7.2; shall not melt Ambient 7.3; shall not melt, drip, separate or ignite, shall remain functional Before and after 100 cycles of laundering (designated by label) Before & after 100 cycles of dry cleaning (as design. by label) Before and after 3 cycles of laundering or dry cleaning (as label designates) Before and after 3 cycles of laundering or dry cleaning (as label designates) Before and after 3 cycles of laundering or dry cleaning (as label designates) After 1 cycle of laundering or dry cleaning (as label designates) Section 8.3; ASTM D6413 Section 8.3; ASTM D6413 Section 8.4 Section 8.4 Section 8.4 Section 8.5; ASTM F1930 Section 8.6; Fed Test Method 191A Ambient Section 8.4 $1900/ layer $2100/ layer $250/ layer $250/ layer $250/ test TBD $150/ thread $150/ test 1 square yard of each layer 1 square yard of each layer 1 square yard of each layer 1 square yard of each layer 1 square yard of each layer 3 whole garments 1 yard of each thread 3 pieces of each hardware Major A Major A Critical Critical Major A Critical Major A Major B 5 of 6

7 SEI Certification Program Manual Section 29: Industrial Protective Clothing and Equipment Programs Date of Issue: Test Paragraph; Pass/Fail Criteria Intertek NFPA Initial Label Durability 7.4; label shall remain legible Before and after 100 cycles of laundering - designated by label TE: SEI adds a 10% surcharge to all testing when invoiced to the participant. Preconditioning Procedure Fee Samples Needed Category of N/C Section 8.7 $ labels Major B 6 of 6

8 29A. SEI General Certification Submittal Form 1307 Dolley Madison Blvd, Suite 3A, McLean, VA Phone: (703) Fax: (703) Issue 1 (1) Submittal Date: SEI Ref. No.: (2) Manufacturer: Legal Status (Inc., LLC, etc.) Street Address: City/State/Zip: Tel: Fax: Web: (3) If model is manufactured at different location(s) than stated in Section (2), list all manufacturing locations: (4) Type of Submittal: (select one) Initial: Product has not previously been tested by SEI.* Annual: Product is currently certified by SEI, is being submitted for annual recertification and no changes have been made to product since last test date. * Standard Product is currently certified by SEI. Standard has been revised and this will also serve as an annual Rev/Annual: recertification.* Class I: Product is currently SEI certified and a change in materials, construction, manufacturing location, etc. has been made to the product. * Class II: Product is currently SEI certified and the proposed change is believed to not affect the product s form, fit or function. (5) Category of Product: (select one) Basic model: Protective device of the same basic design and components, produced by the same manufacturing location. * Variant: Variation of basic model distinguished by a single component (i.e., lens shades, suspension systems, reverse headbands, closures, etc.)* Accessory: Product that is for use with a specific SEI certified model, designed in such a manner to be removable from model without affecting the performance of that model in accordance with the applicable standard. * * Definitions are not all inclusive and do not apply to all SEI product certifications. Refer to the SEI Certification Program Manual for additional detailed information and descriptions. (6) Standard Testing To: Type of Product: Model Number(s): Brand Name: (7) Product Description. Briefly describe below. Attach applicable Components & Materials Description Checklist, and if applicable, test plan matrix/configurations, Bill of Materials, product literature) (8) Test samples shall be: Returned to manufacturer Destroyed by laboratory If fail, return to manufacturer We request certification or continuation of certification of the above model to the referenced standard in accordance with the program established by the Safety Equipment Institute. We certify that the unit(s) of the above model, as submitted for testing and certification, represents the product(s) that will be offered for sale. Samples of this product are being sent to the laboratory. Please complete all nine (9) sections of the SEI certification submittal form and include any necessary attachments. Incomplete submittal paperwork may lead to delays in the processing and performance testing. (9) Authorized Manufacturer Signature: Representative:

9 29B. General Components & Materials Description Checklist Issue 2 Upon completion of this checklist, submit it along with the SEI Certification Submittal Form. Please refer to the Examples of Major Components for suggested product components for which a description is required. Any additional component found in the product shall also be described. 1. SEI Reference Number: 2. Manufacturer (SEI Participant): 3. Model Series/Brand Name (one model per checklist): 4. Standard: 5. Certification Submittal Type (Select one): Initial Annual Change: Class 1: Testing required Class 2: No testing expected to be required For all initial and annual submittals, all sections shall be completed. For changes, complete all sections; mark in BOLD that which has been changed. 6.. List all assembly locations, sub-assembly & final product (use separate sheet if needed): 7. List all Model Numbers Description (i.e. color, size, type)

10 29B. General Components & Materials Description Checklist Issue 2 8. COMPONENT Material Type, Trade Name, Part Number, Grade, Weight, Dimensions, Density, Bead, Color, etc. SOURCE(S) OF SUPPLY (provide complete address/contact info. for all sources) The above information regarding the model is correct to the best of my knowledge. If this model is being submitted for annual testing, I confirm that no known changes that could affect the models ability to meet the performance requirements of the applicable standard have taken place since the last SEI annual test series, which have not been communicated to SEI. Signed By: Company: Name: Date:

11 29C. LABEL, USER INFORMATION, AND TECH DATA PACKAGE CHECKLIST NFPA Flash Fire Garments PARTICPANT NAME: SEI REFERENCE NUMBER: NAME/MODEL/DESCRIPTION: Section Sections 5.1 Product Label Requirements All flame-resistant garments shall have a product label or labels permanently and conspicuously attached to each flame-resistant garment. Participant Checklist SEI Compliant Checklist At least one product label shall be conspicuously located inside each flame-resistant garment when the item is properly assembled with all layers and components in place Multiple label pieces shall be permitted in order to carry all statements and information required to be on the product label The certification organization s label, symbol, or identifying mark shall be permanently attached to the product label or shall be part of the product label All worded portions of the required product label shall be printed in English. Supplementary languages, in addition to English, shall be permitted Symbols and other pictorial graphic representations shall be permitted to be used to supplement worded statements on the product label or labels Graphic representations shall be consistent to clearly communicate the intended message. The following statement shall be printed legibly on the product label in letters at least 2.5 mm (0.10 in.) high: Measurement: THIS GARMENT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 2112, STANDARD ON FLAME RESISTANT GARMENTS FOR PROTECTION OF INDUSTRIAL PERSONNEL AGAINST FLAS FIRE, 2012 EDITION. NFPA 2113 REQUIRES UPPER AND LOWER BODY COVERAGE.

12 29C. LABEL, USER INFORMATION, AND TECH DATA PACKAGE CHECKLIST NFPA Flash Fire Garments Section Sections 5.1 Product Label Requirements Participant Checklist SEI Compliant Checklist The following information shall also be printed legibly on the product label in letters at least 1.6 mm (0.063 in.) high. Measurement: (1) Model name, number, or design (2) Manufacturer s name, identification, or designation (3) (4) Manufacturer s address Country of manufacture (5) (6) (7) (8) Manufacturer s garment identification number, lot number, or serial number Size Fiber content DO T REMOVE The product label shall also include the international symbol for Read user instructions before use, as shown in Figure The manufacturer shall be permitted to exclude the international symbol for Read user instruction s before use, as described in , when all of the information specified in is provided on the product label or other labels adjacent to the product label Garments with multiple layers, including an outer layer and removable cold weather insulation material layer, shalll specify the certified wearable configuration on the label.

13 29C. LABEL, USER INFORMATION, AND TECH DATA PACKAGE CHECKLIST NFPA Flash Fire Garments Section Section 5.2 User Information Requirements Participant Checklist (Please include Page Number and/or Paragraph Number) SEI Compliant Checklist The flame-resistant garment manufacturer shall provide information including, but not limited to, warnings, information, and instructions with each flame-resistant garment. A The garment manufacturer should provide, at a minimum, the following instructions and information with each flame-resistant garment. A (1) Pre-use information Safety Considerations A.5.2.1(1a) A.5.2.1(1b) Limitations of use A.5.2.1(1c) Garment marking recommendations and restrictions A.5.2.1(1d) Warranty information A.5.2.1(2) Preparation for use A.5.2.1(2a) Sizing / adjustment A.5.2.1(2b) Recommended storage practices A.5.2.1(3) Inspection frequency and details A.5.2.1(4) Donning and doffing procedures A.5.2.1(5) A.5.2.1(6) Proper use consistent with NFPA 2113, Standard on Selection, Care, Use and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire Maintenance and cleaning A.5.2.1(6a) Cleaning instruction and precautions A.5.2.1(6b) Maintenance criteria and methods of repair where applicable A.5.2.1(7) Retirement and disposal criteria Manufacturers shall provide a sizing chart that indicates the range of key wearer measurements that are accommodated by each specific size of garment offered.

14 INITIAL LABEL REVIEW COMPLY / T COMPLY COMMENTS: 29C. LABEL, USER INFORMATION, AND TECH DATA PACKAGE CHECKLIST NFPA Flash Fire Garments FOR SEI USE ONLY Prepared by & Date: Reviewed by & Date: Measuring Device ID Number: INITIAL USER INFORMATION REVIEW COMPLY / T COMPLY COMMENTS: Prepared by & Date: Reviewed by & Date: SUBSEQUENT REVIEW (LABEL / USER INFORMATION) COMPLY / T COMPLY COMMENTS: Prepared by & Date: Reviewed by & Date: Measuring Device ID Number: