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NFPA Clothing Requirements & Protective Apparel Standards

Learn about NFPA-certified apparel for demanding applications

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) develops, publishes and disseminates consensus codes and performance standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. This section provides valuable resources explaining the NFPA standards that apply to protective apparel as well as details on Kappler’s NFPA-Certified products.

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A Concise Reference Guide to NFPA Standards

View the NFPA standards that apply specifically to protective apparel.
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Kappler’s
NFPA Products

View product details on our protective apparel certified to NFPA standards.
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NFPA 1990 Consolidation Overview

Read an overview of the Standard for Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials and CBRN Operations that was approved on January 24, 2023.
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