PM/15748/2

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उत्पाद मैन्यअ
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Protective clothing –
Clothing to Protect Against Heat and Flame
– Minimum performance requirements
IS 15748:2022 के अनस
ु ार

PRODUCT MANUAL
FOR Protective clothing –
Clothing to Protect Against Heat and Flame
– Minimum performance requirements
ACCORDING TO
IS 15748:2022

विभिन्न उत्पादों के भलए िारतीय मानक ब्यूरो (अनुरूपता मूलयाांकन) विननयम, 2018 की योजना -I के
तहत प्रमाणन के सांचालन में एकरूपता और पारदभशिता के भलए इस उत्पाद मैनुअल का उपयोग सिी
क्षेत्रीय / शाखा कायािलयों और लाइसेंसधाररयों द्िारा सांदिि सामग्री के रूप में ककया जाएगा। दस्तािेज़
का उपयोग बीआईएस प्रमाणन प्राप्त करने के इच्छुक सांिावित आिेदकों द्िारा िी ककया जा सकता
है I

This Product Manual shall be used as reference material by all Regional/Branch Offices &
licensees to ensure uniformity of practice and transparency in operation of certification
under Scheme-I of Bureau of Indian Standards(Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 for
various products. The document may also be used by prospective applicants desirous of
obtaining BIS certification.

1. : Protective clothing – Clothing to Protect Against

मानक सांख्या
Heat and Flame – Minimum performance
IS No. requirements
शीर्िक : IS 15748:2022/ISO 11612:2015

Title
: 01
सांशोधनों की सांख्या
No. of amendments
2. नमूना ददशाननदे श
Sampling Guidelines
कच्चा माल No specific requirement
a) :
Raw material Note: This section indicates the requirements for raw
material(if specified in the IS)for which compliance is to be
established during Grant of Licence/Change in Scope of
Licence/Factory Surveillance.
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b) समहीकरण ददशाननदे श : Please refer to Annex-A

ू
Grouping Guidelines
c) : 2 pair + 2m fabric material
नमूने का पररमाण
Sample Quantity Note: This section indicates the quantity of the sample of the
product and/or the raw material (if applicable), required to be
sent to the laboratory for testing, for the purpose of Grant of
Licence/Change in Scope of Licence/ Factory Surveillance (in
case of market surveillance, effort may be made to procure
the required quantity of product sample, as far as possible
since raw material sample may not be available in market)
d) Surveillance Sampling : Only one factory sample and one market sample
Guidelines shall be tested in a single operative year
3. परीक्षण उपकरणों की सच
ू ी : Please refer to Annex-B
List of Test Equipment
4. ननरीक्षण और परीक्षण की स्कीम
Please refer to Annex-C
:
Scheme of Inspection
and Testing
5. एक ददन में सांिावित परीक्षण
Possible tests in a day
Size Designation and fit, Heat resistance, Limited flame spread, Tensile
strength, Tear strength, Convective heat, Radiant heat and contact heat
(considering availability of pre conditioned samples).
Note: This section is for the guidance of BIS Certification Officers/Technical Auditors of BIS
Authorized Outside Surveillance Agencies (OSAs) during factory inspection to provide
ready reference regarding the tests which can be witnessed during the inspection in the
factory by the officer/auditor.
6. लाइसेंस का दायरा/Scope of the Licence:
Licence is granted to use Standard Mark as per IS 15748:2022 with the
following scope:
Name of the product Protective clothing – Clothing to Protect Against Heat
and Flame– Minimum performance requirements
Type With/Without additional protective garments
Limited flame spread A1 or A1+A2
Convective heat B1, B2, B3
Radiant heat C1, C2, C3, C4
Molten aluminum D1, D2, D3
splash
Molten iron splash E1, E2, E3
Contact heat F1, F2, F3
With or without Heat resistance at a temperature of
Optional requirement (260 ± 5) °C
With or without Whole garment test against fire
exposure on thermal manikin
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
MANAK BHAVAN, 9, BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG,
NEW DELHI-110002
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ANNEX-A

GROUPING GUIDELINES

1. Samples of each variety Protective clothing – Clothing to Protect Against Heat and Flame of
shall be tested considering the following:

i. With/Without additional protective garments

ii. Limited flame spread (A1 or A1+A2)
iii. Convective heat (B1, B2, B3)
iv. Radiant heat (C1, C2, C3, C4)
v. Molten aluminum splash (D1, D2, D3)
vi. Molten iron splash (E1, E2, E3)
vii. Contact heat (F1, F2, F3)

2. The following relaxation may be given when a variety is tested for all the requirements:

i. If with additional protective garments is tested then without additional protective

garments may be covered
ii. For limited flame spread as per Cl. 6.3, in case A1+A2 variety is to be covered in the
scope of licence, sample shall be tested as per both procedure A (code letter A1) and
procedure B (code letter A2).
iii. If higher performance levels (i.e. having higher min. HTI 24 value.) in convective heat
test B(X) is tested than lower performance levels may be covered.
iv. If higher performance levels in radiant heat test C(X) (i.e. having higher min. RHTI 24
value.) is tested than lower performance levels may be covered.
v. If higher performance levels in molten aluminum splash test D(X) (i.e. having higher
min. molten aluminium splash value) is tested than lower performance levels may be
covered.
vi. If higher performance levels in molten iron splash test E(X) (i.e. having higher min.
molten iron splash value) is tested than lower performance levels may be covered.
vii. If higher performance levels in contact heat test F(X) (i.e. having higher min. threshold
time value) is tested than lower performance levels may be covered.
viii. If optional requirement of Heat resistance at a temperature of (260 ± 5) °C is intended to
be covered in the scope of licence, sample shall also be tested for this requirement.
ix. Similarly, if optional requirement of Whole garment test against fire exposure on thermal
manikin is intended to be covered in the scope of licence, sample shall also be tested
for this requirement.

3. The Firm shall declare the Varieties Protective clothing – Clothing to Protect Against Heat and
Flame they intend to cover in the Licence. The Scope of Licence may be restricted based on
the Manufacturing and Testing capabilities of the Manufacturer.
4. During operation of licence, samples of each variety covered in the scope of licence, shall be
tested in rotation, to the extent possible.
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ANNEX–B

LIST OF TEST EQUIPMENTS

(INDICATIVE LIST, FOR GUIDANCE ONLY)

Tests used in with Clause

Sl. No. Test Equipment/Chemicals
Reference
Size designation and fit (Cl.4.2) Measuring Scale, Measuring steel Tape, Vernier
1
caliper, Angle protractor
Sampling and Pretreatment Front loading horizontal drum washing machine as per
(Cl. 5) requirement given in IS 15370, ECE reference
detergent A and B as per requirement given in IS
2 15370, Conditioning chamber, Test Device as per
Annex A of IS 15748 for Mechanical pre-treatment for
metallized materials
Heat resistance (Cl. 6.2)
Forced air circulating oven, Rigid square templates,
3
Ruler, Stop Watch
Limited flame spread (Clause-
Limited flame spread test set up with specimen holder,
4 6.3)
supporting pins, spacer stubs, gas burner, mounting
frame, templates, timing devices
Dimensional change of textiles Indelible ink marker, Smooth flat surface, Measuring
materials (Cl. 6.4) Scale, Measuring steel Tape, Vernier caliper, Automatic
5 Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer or heated flat bed
press or drying racks or drying dripline

Tensile strength and tear Digital tensile testing machine with variable speed drive
strength and seam strength (cl. and with tear attachment , thickness gauge, press knife
6 6.5.1, cl. 6.5.2 and cl.
6.5.4)
Burst strength for knitted Burst test apparatus
7 materials and seams (Cl. 6.5.3)
Fat Content of Leather (Cl. 6.6) Soxhlet extraction apparatus, Filter paper thimbles, of
suitable sizes, or suitable glass filter bells, Oven,
capable of being maintained at (102 ± 2) °C, Analytical
8 balance, capable of weighing to an accuracy of 0,1 mg.,
Desiccator, Glass wool or cotton wad, or something
equivalent.

Reagents: Dichloromethane, CAS No. 75-09-2, diethyl

ether, ethanol, sodium hydroxide, phenolphthalein,
Convective heat test set up consisting of gas burner,
copper disc calorimeter, specimen support frame,
9 Convective heat (Cl. 7.2) calorimeter location plate and support stand with data
logger and indicator, Template
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Radiant heat test set up consisting of 6 silicon carbide

heating rod, copper disc calorimeter, specimen holder
10 Radiant heat (7.3) and data logger and indicator, test frame
Aluminum, Furnace with temperature probe ( UP TO
1650 C to an accuracy of ± 10 °C) , pouring apparatus,
Molten aluminum splash (Cl.7.4)
11 balance, template,
IRON, Furnace with temperature probe (probe ( UP TO
Molten Iron splash (Cl. 7.5) 1650 C to an accuracy of ± 10 °C), pouring apparatus,
12 balance, template,
13 Contact heat (Cl. 7.6) Contact heat test set up consisting of heating cylinder,
Calorimeter and data logger and indicator
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ANNEX C

SCHEME OF INSPECTION AND TESTING

1. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

1.1 It is expected that manufacturers (licensees/applicants) will implement a Quality Assurance Plan
i.e. a plan of regular testing and in-process controls, designed to ensure that the product bearing the
Standard Mark conforms to all requirements of the Indian Standard.

1.2 The manufacturers shall define a Quality Assurance Plan defining the control unit (i.e. lot/batch
etc.) and the levels of control (i.e. the frequency and number of samples for conducting the different
tests as per the Indian Standard) and submit the same to BIS Branch Office for information. The
manufacturer shall comply with the same and maintain test records in accordance with para 2.4.

1.3 RECOMMENDED LEVELS OF CONTROL/CONTROL UNIT:

1.3.1 For the guidance of manufacturers, the recommended definition of control unit is: entire
quantity of garments of one type/variety (A1 or A1 + A2, B(X), C(X), D(X), E(X), F(X)) manufactured
from the same consignment of fabric and hardwares.

1.3.2 For the guidance of manufacturers in preparing the Quality Assurance Plan, recommended
levels of control are given in Table 1.

1.3.3 The manufacturer shall ensure inspection and testing as per the Quality Assurance Plan
submitted by them on the whole production of the factory which is covered by this plan. Alternatively,
the manufacturer has the option of adherence to the quality plan as per levels of control
recommended in column 3 of Table 1.

1.4 However, all manufacturers shall ensure compliance of their products to all the requirements
of the Indian Standard.
2. ENSURING COMPLIANCE THROUGH TESTING- It is expected that manufacturers
(licensees/applicants) will establish a suitably equipped and staffed in house laboratory (In house
testing facility) for testing at least those parameters of the Indian Standard which require routine
testing for ensuring quality of the product. This includes in-process controls as may be defined
and put in place by the manufacturer and testing parameters/requirements which can only be
performed in the factory.

2.1 For the guidance of manufacturers, Table 1 giving the recommended levels of control is given
below. Column 2 of Table 1 indicates routine tests where test equipment is required in house as
“R” or other tests which can be subcontracted as “S”. Subcontracting is permitted to BIS
recognized/empanelled laboratory or any other laboratory having valid NABL accreditation as per
IS/ISO/IEC 17025.

2.2 For MSME manufacturers, the requirement of maintaining a laboratory/in-house testing

facility for routine tests (indicated as “R” in Column 2 of Table 1) is also optional.

2.2.1 MSME manufacturers may utilize common cluster based facilities as per guidelines for the
utilization of cluster based test facilities by MSMEs or the provisions of Sharing of testing facilities
or get testing done from BIS recognized/empaneled laboratory or any other laboratory having valid
NABL accreditation as per IS/ISO/IEC 17025.
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2.3 Large Scale manufacturers shall maintain an in-house laboratory equipped at least with test facilities for routine tests (indicated as
“R” in Column 2 of Table 1), where different tests given in the specification shall be carried out in accordance with the method given in the
specification. They shall also implement a calibration plan for the in-house test equipment.
2.3.1 Alternatively, in lieu of an in-house laboratory, large scale manufacturers can also utilize the provisions of Sharing of testing facilities as per
the Guidelines for Grant of Licence available on BIS website www.bis.gov.in. (Under Conformity Assessment>Product Certification Process).
Even for subcontracted tests, provisions for sharing of testing facilities can be utilized.

2.4 TEST RECORDS- The manufacturers maintaining an in-house laboratory or utilizing common cluster based facilities or shared test facilities
shall maintain test records for the tests carried out to establish conformity. For the tests being subcontracted to BIS recognized/empanelled
laboratory or any other laboratory having valid NABL accreditation as per IS/ISO/IEC 17025, test reports issued by the laboratories shall be
available for inspection by BIS.

3. PACKING AND MARKING - The Standard Mark as given in the Schedule of the licence shall be incorporated legibly and indelibly on the
garment and/or on its label provided always that the material so marked conforms to each requirement of the specification.

3.1 Packing and Marking shall be done as per the Indian Standard.

3.2 Additional Marking requirements: The material shall also be marked with the following additionalrequirement on the garment and/or on its label:

a) “For BIS certification details please visit www.bis.gov.in”

4. REJECTION - All the production which conforms to the Indian Standard and covered under the scope of this licence shall be marked with the
Standard Mark. Disposal of non-conforming product shall be done in such a way so as to ensure that there is no violation of provisions of BIS Act,
2016.
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TABLE 1
(ONLY FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSE)

(1) (2) (3)

Test equipment
Test Details Levels of Control
requirement
Test Method R: required (or)
S: Sub-
Cl. Requirement No. of Frequency Remarks
Clause Reference contracting
permitted Sample

R 1
4.1 General ISO 13688 Each control unit

ISO 13688 R 1
Size
4.2 4.2.2, IS 15748 Each control unit
designation and
4.2.3 IS 15748
fit
R 1
Pockets and
4.3 6.2, 6.3 IS 15748 Each control unit
Closures

R 1
4.4 Hardwar e 4.4 IS 15748 Each control unit

Additional design
requirements for R 1
4.5 molten splash 4.5 IS 15748 Each control unit
protective
garments
Heat resistance IS 17468 : Each consignment of
6.2.1 at a temperature 2020 R 1 material and hardware As per 6.2.1 Materials
of (180 ± 5) °C /ISO 17493 OR can be either tested
separately or as
Each control unit assembled in the
(garment and/or
garment and/or
component assembly)
component assembly.
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Each consignment of
Optional IS 17468 : material or hardware
6.2.2 requirement — 2020 1 OR
Heat resistance /ISO 17493 S Each control unit
at a temperature (garment and/or
of (260 ± 5) °C component assembly)
(or as agreed between
purchaser and supplier)
Limited IS 15758 R 1
6.3 flame (Part 4) : Each Control Unit
2020
spread
/ISO 15025
Dimension al
change of
6.4 ISO 5077 R 1 Each Control Unit
textile
materials
IS 1969 (Part
Tensile 1) : 2018 1 Each Control Unit
6.5.1 R
strength /ISO 13934-
1/ ISO 3376
IS 6489 (Part
Tear strength 2) : 2011
6.5.2 /ISO 13937- R 1 Each Control Unit
2/ ISO
3377-1
Burst strength IS 1966 (Part 1)
for knitted : 2022/ISO Each Control Unit
6.5.3 R 1
materials and 13938-1/ ISO
seams 13938-2
IS 1966 (Part 1)
Seam strength Each Control Unit
6.5.4 : 2022/ISO R 1
13935-2/
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Fat content of Each Control Unit

6.6 ISO 4048 R 1
leather

Convective heat IS 15758 (Part

Each Control Unit
7.2 1) : 2020/ISO R 1
9151

Radiant heat IS 15758 (Part

Each Control Unit
7.3 2) : 2007/ISO R 1
6492

Molten aluminum IS 15758 (Part

Each Control Unit
7.4 2) : 2007/ISO S 1
splash
9185

Molten Iron IS 15758 (Part

Each Control Unit
7.5 2) : 2007/ISO S 1
splash
9185

Contact Heat IS 17462 (Part

Each Control Unit
7.6 1) : 2020/ISO R 1
12127-1
Whole
garment test IS 17462 (Part
against fire 1) : 2020/ISO
9 S 1 Each Control Unit
exposure on
13506
thermal
manikin
(optional test)