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IS 2745 (1983, Reaffirmed 2010): Specification for

Non-Metal Helmet for Firemen and Civil Defense Personnel
(Second Revision). UDC 614.891.1 : 614.842.866.5

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IS: 2745 - 1983

(Reaffirmed 2010 )

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR NON-METAL HELMET
FOR FIREMEN AND CIVIL DEFENCE
PERSONNEL

( Second Revision)
First Reprint NOVEMBER 1998

UDC 614.891.1: 614.842.866.5

© Copyright 1983
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DElHI11 0002

Gr4 August 1983

 lS : 2745 - 1983

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR NON-METAL HELMET
FOR FIREMEN AND CIVIL DEFENCE
PERSONNEL
( Second Revision)
Fire Fighting Sectional Committee, BDC 22
Chairman Represent ing
SHRI O. B. MENON Ministry of Home Affairs
Members
SHRI MAHESH C. AOARWAL Brijbasi Udyog, Mathura
SHRI P. S. BANBRJEE ( Alternate)
SHRI S. R. BANSAL Steel Authority of India ( Bokaro Steel Plant),
Bokaro Steel City
SHRI A.
CHATTERJEE Tariff Advisory Committee. Bombay
SHRI F. B. SANJANA ( A{Urnatt )
SHIn K. K. D.u GUPTA West Benaal Fire Servi~. Calcutta
DBPUTY lNSPBCTOR GeNERAL Ministry of RailwaY!I
( RPSE )
A3SISTANT SECURITY OFFICER ( FIRE)
NORTHERN RAILWAY ( AlterlUJte )
SHRI V. P. DEWAN Ministry of Defence ( DGI )
LT-CoL V. R. BANAHA TI ( Alternate)
Smu R. R. DHOBLEY Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay
DUtBCTOR Home Department ( Fire Service ), Government
of Tamil Nadu. Madras
DEPUTY DIRBCTOR ( Alternate)
DIRECTOR ( FIRE SERVICES) Home (Police) Department, Government of
Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad
DEPUTY DrRECTOR ( Fn~.B )
SeRvIces) ( Alternate)
SHIll O. N. GIOWANI Directorate General of Supplies and Di!lpo.als,
New Delhi
SHRJ D. N. PANDIT ( Alternate)
SHiU A. K. GUPTA Central Building Research Institute (CS1R),
Roorkee
SHR( J. S. JA~HBDJl SteelaiC Indu.triet Limited ( Minimax
DivisIon ), Bombay
Sm\( C. GYANARAJ ( Allernale )
( Continued on PD,.2)

@ Copyrilht 1983
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
Thit publk:atJon II protected under the Indian Copyri8ht Act ( XIV of 1957 ) and
reproduction in whole or in part by any means except With. wrhten permissIon of the
publiaber lhall be deemed to be an !ofrlnpment of oopyrlaht under the .aid Act.
IS I 274~. 1~

( ConJimud from page 1 )

MemMf.l R,pre,uflllhI
Smu S. N. KUNDU Fire end Safety AppJiances Co, Calcutta
MANAGINO DIMCTOR Avon Services ( P & A ) Private Ltd, Bombay
TecHNIcAL EXBCUTIV! ( Allernau )
Sm.1 B. It. MBKfA The Institution of Fire Enalnoers ( India ). New
Delhi
Smu A. N. AHLUWAUA ( Alt,rnatt )
Col S. A. MOHJUl Ministry of Defence ( R &. 0 )
SKR. A. K. SURt ( Alte'naI~ )
Smu M. MU~HEaJ( Steel Authority or India (Rourkela Steel
Plant ), Rourkela
Smu C. D. SHAR~ (A/,n-nat,)
SHIll V. B. NIUM Municipal Corporation of Greater Bomba)'
( Bombay Fire Bripde ). Bombay
SHIH P. N. PANCHAL Central loomtnal Security Force (Ministry of
Home Affairs ). New Delhi
SHRJ P. L. SHBASTIN OH &: NaturaJ 041 Comm1sa.iOD, Debra Dun
SHRI V. V. KI\{MATKAR ( Alternate )
Smu P. H. SETHNA Kooverji Devshi and Co Pvt Ltd, Bombay
SHIH N. T. PANJWANI ( AlJernaJ~ )
Smu D. K. SIJ.ICAR Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd, BardIJy
SHRI CHANDRAICANT M. SHAH Zenith Fjre Services, Bombay
SHRI M. H. SHAH ( Alternale )
SHRI J. V. SHAH Newaae lodustries, Surcodranalar ( Oujarat)
SHRI B. J. SHAH ( AllerffQ/~ )
SHRIS.S. L.SHARMA Municipal CorporatJon of Delhi (Delhi Fire
Services ), Delhi
SHRI R. K. BHARDWAJ ( Alternate)
SHRl TARlT Sua Sur Enamel & Stampin, Worb Pvt Ltd,
Calcutta
SlW S. Sua ( At8fnat6 )
SRIU SUSHTL KUNAk

Smu S. VENLUWAMY
SIW B. V. WAOLB

V. H. MAD"AI~R \ Allnnate )
SHill
Smu O. RAMAN, Director General. lSI ( Ex-ojJiclo Memlw )
Direaor ( Ov Eng)
Slcrdary
SIW K. M. MA11fU1l
Deputy Dlrecwr ( Qv Ena ), lSI

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IS:2745-1983 SPECIFICATION FOR NON-METAL HELMET
FOR FIREMEN AND CIVIL OEFE~E PERSONNEl

(lags 4 .. ol.ause 2. J) - Delete.

(Rtge 4 .. olause 2.8.2 .. titUJ 2) - Delete tbe words

'along with •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• energy'.

(lbgs 4. olause 2.8.3.. Lines 1 ani 2) - Substitute

:"he fbllov1ng for the words 'The adJ ustable a8seDbly
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• draw-lace':

'The fixed or adjustable assembly comprising ot anti-

~ODC \.BSiOD tapes'

(fuge S.. ataus€ 4.1, first 8snteme) - Substi tute

'c irc \Dference' for 'circumstarx:es' •

(Pags 6, alause S. J. 3, fu.st and soooni sentemee) -

Substitute the tollowiqg tor the existing sentences:

'The headbl\M shall be fitted \l1th anti-concussion

tapes secu-ed at atleast t'bur anchoring points and
rormi~ a .cradle:'

(lbg-t 10, olatUJe C-l.l, .first senteme) -

Substitute 'with' for 'which' and 'oyer' jbr 'cover'.

Reprography Unit, lSI. New Delhi. India

 AMENDMENT NO.2 OCTOBER 1985
TO
15:2745-1983 SPECIFICATION FOR NON-METAl HELMET· FOR
FIREME~ AND CIVIL DEFENCE PERSONNEL

(Secord Revision)

(Page '1, olauss 9.1 (b)] - Subeti tute '..aO :!:. ~C·
fOft '10 !. 2°C' •
(fuga 8, ClauS8 9.1.1, linQ 2) - Substitute 'non.'
for 'neither'.
(Page 8, o~8e 9.4. line 1, ataus8 9.5. line 1.
alGUss 9.6, line 3) -Add the vord 'sbell' after the
vord • Helmet f •
(
(Page 12, clau8e E-2.1, tine 1) - Add the worda •
. 'full shell' after t he word 'sample'.

(IDe 22)

Reprography Unit. lSI. Bev Delhi. India

 AMENDMENT NO. 3 DECEMBER 2000
TO
IS 2745: 1983 SPECIFICATION FOR NON·METAL
HELMET FOR FIREMAN AND CIVIL DEFENCE
PERSONNEL
( Second Revision )

(Page 5, clause 3.4 ) - Sutf5titute the following for tbe existing one:
. 'Neck Protector - It shaH be of PVC coated Fabric or Leather as agreed to ixtween
the purchaser and the supplier. t

(Page 7, cwuse 3.3.4) - Add 'if provided' after '1be neck prote<.1or' in first line.
(Page 12, Appendix F) - Substitute t~ following Appendix F for the existing:
APPENDLX F
( Clause 9.6 )
M"'I~HOD ()F' T~'~lNG FlAMMABILITY RESISTANCE
F-l SAMPLES
F·l.l TIle samples for testing shall be selel.1ed as given in 8.1.
F-2 BURNER
F-2.1 Burner shall be operated with the valve so as to get a flame Ixight of 150 mm.
Satisfactory operation of burner shall be checked by inserting in the flame. The oore
copper wire of 0.71 mm diameter having a free length of not less than HX) nun in
position oonmlly occupied by low edge of the test piece, that is, 50 mnl 800ve the
burner and reaching farther erlge of the name. The wire sbould not take nlOfe than 6
s«'Ooos to melt.
F-3 PROCEDURE
."·3.1 The belmet shall be supported, crown upper most, on a head fonn (see
IS 7692).
A burner conforming to t~ requirements given in F·2 is to be brought into contact with
outer surface of the hehnet with the flame at right angles at a point of 12 an ~Iow tk
CT'O"N1l., nleaSured externally, whilst it is rotated steadily through one complete
revolution 8t II speed of 2 rev/min.
(CEO 22)
Reprosraphy Unit, 81S, New Delhi, India
 IS : 274~ • 1983

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR NON·METAL HELMET
FOR FIREMEN AND CIVIL DEFENCE
PERSONNEL
( Second Revision)
o. FOR E W 0 R D
0.1 This Indian Standard ( Second Revision) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 23 May 1983, after the draft finalized by the fire
Fighting Sectional Cornmittec hId been approved by the Civil Engineering
, Division Council.
0.1 Helmet is one of the most important items of personal protective
equipment used by the industrial workers for prokcting against head
injuries which may be caused by falling objects, and by oth('r hazards
commonty met with in an indu<ltrial activity; by fire fighting personnel
for protection against fire hazards and by scooter and motorcycle riders
for protection against the hazards connected with driving on roads. Besides
these, many other operations may req uire suitably designed hel mets to be
worn by th(! persons connected with such operations for their safety. This
standard covers requirements of firemen's helmet. This standard was
first published in 1964 and revised in 1969. This revision bas been
prepared so as to align it with other Indian Standards formulated on
helmets and also to cover req ui rements of Civil Defence purposes.
0.3 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this
standard is complied with. the finat value. observed or calculated, express-
ing the result of a test or analysis. shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS : 2-1960* The number of significant places retained in the rounded otT
value should be the sam~ as that of the specified value in this standard.

I. SCOPE
t.l This standard lays down the requirements regarding materials, cons-
truction, workmanship and finish, weight and performance of helmets for
the firemen and civil defence personnel.
·Rules for rounding off numerical valUe! ( r~vls~ ).

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2. TERMINOLOGY

2.0 For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall apply.
2.t Brim - The rim surrounding the shell.
2.2 Clearance - Distance between the vertex of the head and vertical
point above the vertex in the interior of the shell.
2.3 Drawlace - The cord used in the cradle to regulate the fitting of the
helmet.
2.4 Joner Cushioning - Material to improve wearing comfort.
2.~ Ne<;k Protector - Additional part of the helmet to protect the neck.
2.6 Protecti,e Helmet - Headwear primarily intended to protect against a
blow to the wear's head.
2.7 Protective Padding - Material provided to absorb impact energy
which in addition provides thermal insulation.
2.8 Reteotloo System - The complete assembly by means of which the
helmet is maintained in position on the head which includes, headband.
chin strap and cradle.
2.8.1 Headband - Part of retention system in contact with and surround-
ing head, the plane of lower margain of headband shall correspond to
reference line of the headform ( see IS : 7692-1975·).
2.8.2 Anti·concllss;on Tapes - Supporting strap which form the cradIc
along with the drawlace, and in addition absorb impact energy_
2.8.3 Cradle - The adjustable ass~mbly comprising of anti-concussion
tape and draw~lace for affording adequate clearance for ventilation and to
ensure proper fitment. This also absorbs impact energy.

2.9 SMII - The hard, smoothly finished material that provides the
general outer form of helmet.

1.10 Visor - A transparent screen for the protection of eyes and face
which shall allow a clear field of vision to wearer.
1.11 WfUiD. H~t -- Vertical distance from the lower edge of the
headband to the highest point of the head or headform.

·Speci6catIon for wooden beadform (or testina of helmet.

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3. MATERIALS

3.1 Shell - The shell of the helmet shall he made of non-metallic materials
so as to meet the test requircments given in this ~tandarJ.
3.2 Protective Padding - It shall be of cxpanded poly~tyrenc or materials
of similar properties.
3.3 Retention System -- The material r(lr the headband, chin strap, and
(~radle shall be swcat-resi~tanl. non-irritant and shall not cause skin disease.
The material for chin strap and cradic ~ha!l be of pulyethylene or nylon
or similar material.
3.4 Neck Protector - It shall be of leather cloth conforming to
IS : 6153- t 971· or PVC coated fabric (on forming to IS : 3322-1965t 01
leather conforming to IS : 3840-1979t.

4. SIZES
4.1 Helmets shall be of the size having circumstances of inside headband
as 530, 540, 550, 560, 570, 580, 590, 600, 610 and 620 mm. A tolerance of
3 mm for the size of the helmet shall be permitted.
NOTE - The size of the helmet shall be measured either with a fixed plug gauge
or an expand ing gauge which shall be made of metal.

5. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT

~.l General - The construction of the helmet shall be essentially in the

form of hard outer shell containing the necessary additional means of
absorbing impact energy like protective padding and retention system.
5.2 Sbell - The shell of the helmet shall have smoothly tjnished surface
without any sharp edges and shall conform to shape given in Fig. 1. There
shall be no metallic components passing through the shell except for
fixing visor. Protective padding material of not less than 8 mm thick ~hall
~over the whole inner surface of the shell to within 15 to 25 mm of the
plane of anchorage of letention system to the shell. No gaps, if there
are any_ in the protective padding mattrial shall be of greater width than
5 mm and no part of tbe protective padding shall be readily detachable.
5.2.1 Brim - The brim shaH be an integral part of the shell and shall be
continuous. around the dome. The wid th of the brim shall be as indicated
in Fig. 1.
• Specification for protective leather clothing.
~6cation for PVC-coated fabrics for foul weather clothing.
tSpecitkation for lining leather (first revision ).
IS , 2745 .. 1983

HOlES FOR
F !XING VISOR

NOTE - Holes for fixioa visor shall be made if the visor ;5 provided.
FIG. 1 TYPICAL SHAPE OF SHELL

5.3 Reteotiolo 'item

S.3. t. Headband - Headband shall not be less than 30 mm in width
and shaH be fixed along with the corrugated padding to the shell. The
headband shall be well-cusbion~d from the shell by means of not less than
5 mm thick continuous corrugated sponge rubber fixed around the head.
5.3.2 Chinstrap - It shall be anchored to the shell. The chinstrap
shall be at least 20 mm wide and shall be permanently fitted with a fasten-
ing device to adjust and maintain tension.
5.3.3 Cradle - The cradle sbaH be formed by anchoring anti-concussion
tapes at eight points and shaH be adjustable. The anti-concussion tapes
shall be attached to the headband at equal spacing. The width of the
tapes shall not be less than 20 mm. The cradle shall en~ure a clearance of
at least 30 mm between the top of the wearer's bead and the inside shell
when measured as given in 5,3.3. r No comfort padding shall be provided
under the cradle.

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~.3.3.1 Mount the helmet on a headform (see IS: 7692-1975·)

corresponding to the ~ize of the headband markl!d on the helmet in a
position similar to that which it would occupy on man's head. Apply a
load of 120 N to the top of the helmet. Measure the clearance by means of
a rod, baving diameter more than to mm, inserted through the hole
drilled in the vertical axis of the headform.
~.3.4 Neck Protector - The neck protector shall be not less than
150 mm in dtpth from lower edge of the headband and not less than
360 mm wide.
5.3.5 Visor - The requirements in regard to visor if required shall
conform to IS : 9995-1981 t. The holes for fixing arrangements shall be not
less than 5 mm.
6. WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH

6.1 All external surfaces and edges shall be smooth and rounded and there
shaH be no metallic parts or other rigid projections on the inside of the
helmet.
6.1 The colour of the helmet shall be inherent white or lemon yellow.
7. MASS

7.1 Mass of the complete helmet excluding visor may not exceed 800 g and
if it exceeds, the mass to the nearest 30 g shaH be marked.
8. SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY
8.1 The method of sampling and criteria for confonnity shall be as specified
in IS : 9695-1980t.

9. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Shock Absorption .Te~t :-- Helmet~ shall ~e .tested .for shock absorption
by the method descnbed In Appendix A wlthln 1 mInute after subjecting
them to conditions specified in (8) or (b) or (c) given below:
a) A temperature of 65±2°C for 4 hours in an oven,
b) A temperature of lO±2°C for 4 hours in a refrigerator, and
c) Water flowing over the whole outer surface of the shell for
4 hours at the rate of 1 litre per minute at room temperature.
·Specitlcation for wooden headforms for testing helmets.
tSpecl6cation (or visor (or non-metal police and firemen's hell'l'lm.
tMcthodt of sarnpllna of helmet.

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IS I 2745 .. 198J

9.1.1 No single helmet shall, however, be sUbjected to more than one

of these conditions and neither of the maximum values of the transmitted
force obtained shall exceed 20 kN (2 000 kgf) and shell shaH remain intact
with no cracks extending as far as the edge and through the thickness of
the shell.
9.2 Penetration Resistance - The helmet shall be subjected to the follow-
ing tests for resistance against penetration within one minute after subject-
ing to the conditions specified in 9. t which has given worst result in shock
absorption:
a) Plate Test - Whcn testcd in accordance with the method
described in Appendix B, no integral part of the helmet shall
fail or stretch permitting the helmet to be forced down over the
headform. The shell shall not be dented or pier~cd through to
touch the wooden headform or the cradle.
b) Plumb Bob Test - When tested by the method described in
Appendix B t no integral part of the helmet shall fail or stretch
permitting the helmet to be forced down over the headform.
The static measurement of the depth of penetration or dent
shall not exceed 10 mm.
9.3 Strength of Retention System - Helmet shall be tested for their reten-
tion system by the method given in Appendix C and it shall not fajl undtr
the maximum loading of 0'5 kN (50 kgf) and the total extension as
measured between the pre-load of 0'25 kN (25 kgf) and the maxilnum
load of o· 5 kN ( 50 kgf ), shall not exceed 25 mm.
9.4 Electrical Resistance - Helmet when tested by the method prescribed
in Appendix D, the hehnets shall not show a leakage of current in excess of
3 rnA.
9.5 \Vater Absorption Test - Helmets shall be tested for water absorption
in accordance with the method specified in Appendix E, they shall not
absorb water more tban 5 percent of their mass.
9.6 Flammability Resistance - When tested by the method described in
Appendix F, there shall be no fiamming or visible evidence of flame
penetration to the inside of the hel met.
10. MARKING
10.1 Each helmet sbaH be clearly and indelibly marked with the foHowing
information:
a) Manufacturer·s name or trade-mark,
b) Size with colour,

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c) Year of manufacture, and

d) With or without visor.
10.1.1 The product may also be marked with Standard mark.
10.2 The use of the Standa rd Mark is governed by the provisions of the
Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made
thereunder. The details of conditions under which the licence for the use of
Standard Mark ffi8Y be granted to manufacturers or producers may ~ obtained
from the Bureau of Indian Sundards.

APPENDIX A
( Clause 9 1 )
SHOCK ABSORPTION TEST

A-I. APPARATUS

A-l.1 Wooden He••rorm - conforming to IS : 7692-1975·.

A-l.l A GaDge aDd RtCOrding Apparatus" for Meuurlag Force - The
gauge and the associated recording apparatus shall have proper time
constant to be able to measure the impact loading up to 40 kN ( 4 000 legf )
independent of the time of application of the force and a slow application
of the load required for its calibration. The gauge shall have a minimum
stiffness of 500 leN/rom ( 50 000 kgf/mm). The headform &haH be
mounted on the gauge so that its vertical axis coincidt!s with the vertical
axis of the gauge.
A-I.3 Aceancy - The overall error of the whole set up including the
load measuring and recording system shaH be not more than 10 percent.
A-1A Concrete or similar monolithic block having a minimum height of
1 m. length 1 m and width 0·6 m, and mass I tonne. shall be used to
support the gauge and hcadform the block shall be bedded on dry sand on
a solid floor.
A-l.S A striker shall be in the form of a rectangular block of wood
weighing 5~:·1 kg and having a horizontal striking face 180 mm square.
The striker .ball slide freely an.d without oscillation down two vertical
suide wiret so potlitioned that the centre of gravity of the striker lies on
the vertiOO axil of the gauge and both lie in the plane of the gui~c wires.
"'Wooden boadlonn for t~ 01 belmotl.

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A·2. METHOD

A-2.1 The hel met shall be placed on the headform. The striker shall be
raist:d to a clear height of 2' 5 m ± 5 mm above the point of contact with
the helmet and allowed to fall freely. A photographic or other high speed
record of the force transmitted during impact shall be made.

APPENDIX B
( Clause 9.2)
METHOD OF TESTING PENETRATION RESISTANCE

B-1. PLATE TEST

B-l.1 Mount the helmet on wooden headform (see IS: 7692-1975*) and
then drop a steel plak 300 mm square and 6 mm in thickness with its
plane vertical from a clear height of 3'0 m so that one slide of the square
strikes the top of the crown of the helmet. Examine the helmet for dent-
ing or piercing, failure of any integral parts, etc.
B-2. PLUMB-BOB TEST

B-2. t Mount the helmet on the headform and drop freely a steel striker
weighing 3 ± 0'05 kg, of minimum height 40 mm and haying at its lower
end a conical point with an included angle of 60±O' 5° and a maximum tip
radius of 0' 5 mm, from a clear height of 1 metre to strike the top of the
crown of helmet. Examine the helmet for piercing, denting or failure of
any integra I parts.

APPENDIX C
( Clause 9.3)
TEST FOR STRENGTH OF RETENTION SYSTEM

C.. l. PROCEDURE

Ct.! The helmet is placed on the appropriate headform which the chin
strap fastened cover a device approximating to th~ shape of the bony
8tructur~ of the lower jaw. This shall consist of two metal rollers each
12'5 -+- 0'5 mm in diameter and at 76 ± 0'5 mm centres apart. The helmet

·Specjfication for wood¢n headform for testJos or bclmetl~

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shall be supported on the beadform so that the points of attachment of thCl

chin strap to the shell will be subjected to the same test as the strap
itself.
C-l.1 After applying a preload of 0'25 kN (25 kgf) for not less than 30
seconds an additional load of 0'25 kN (25 kgf) shall be applied to the
device retained by the chin strap at a uniform rate of 1 kN (100 kgf) per
minute. After 2 minutes at the maximum load the elongation of the
retention system is dc:termined by measuring the vertical distance between
reference point on the device and on top of the helmet shell, and compar-
ing this distance with that obtained under preload at 30 seconds.

APPENDIX D
( Clause 9.4)
METHOD OF TESTING ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE

0.1. PROCEDURE
D-1.1 The helmet to be tested after removal of neck protector shall be
inverted and placed on a wire frame in a suitable container t that is, a tub
or similar ves~l. The container and the inverted helmet shall be filled
with a solution of 6 g of sodium chloride per litre of water to within 12 mm
of the junction of the brim and the dome, or, if the helmet is. provided
with holes in the crown near the brim to a depth of 12 mm below the holes..
'{he helmet shall be .allowed to remain in the solution for a period of 18 to 24
hours and the temperature of the solution shall be maintained at 27 ±2°C
during this period. An alternating voltage of 2 000 volts RMS at 50 H. to
60 H. and of approximately sine-wave form shall be applied for one minute
between electrodes placed in the solution inside and outside the helmet
respectively. If no electrical breakdown occurs the high voltage ,supply
shall be disconnected and a milliammeter shall be connected in the circuit
on the earth side of the electrode. The test voltage shall be raised slowly
observing the ammeter reading until the applied voltage is 2 000 volts. In
addition to the milliammeter an automatic tripping device may be usedin
the circuit.

APPENDIX E
( Clause 9.5)
METHOD OF DETERMINATION OF WATER ABSORPlION
1:-1. SAMPL&'J
E-l.l The sample which have been used for .bock absorption in condi-
tion '.1(8) shaH be UIed for carrying out this teSt.
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E·2. PROCEDURE

E-2.1 Weigh the sample and immerse for 24 hours in water at a temperature
of 27 ± 2°C. Remove from the water, dry the surfaces by wipping and
weigh again. Report the a verage gain in mass as a percentag\!.

APPENDIX F
(Clause 9.6)

METHOD FOR TESTING FLAMMABIUTY RESISTANCE

F-I. PROCEDURE

F-I.I The helmet shall be supported, crown uppermost, on a headform

(see IS : 7692~1975"'). A barthel burner conforming to the requirements
given in F-2, is to be ?rought in to contact ~ith outer surface of the helmet
with the flame at TIght angles at a pOint of 12 cm beJow the crown,
measured externally, whilst it is rotated steadily through one complete
revolution at a speed of 2 rev/min.
F-l. BURNER WITH ACCESSORIES
F ..2.1 The test shall te carried out with barthel burner conforming
to A-I of IS : 4355-1967t.
F-1.2 The following accessories shaH be used with the burner:
a) Reservoir,
b) Connecting tube of polyethylene or soft rubber,
c) Absolute alcohol (ethanol),
d) Bare copper wire 0'71 mm diameter having a free length of not
less than 100 mm, and
e) Stand to help the reservoir.
F-2.3 The absolute alcohol shall be filled in the reservoir and the tube.
air bubbL ; entrapped in the tube shaJl be removed by pressing the tube
everal times. Cotton waste soaked in spirit shaH be kept in the cup on
-8podf\cadoQ (or wooden headform for testin, of helrneu.
tspeclAcatfon (or fire.resiltant brattfco cloth.

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 IS : 2745 - 1983

the burner and lighted. After a few minutes when the burner is sufficiently
heated the regulator of burner shall be turned to allow the spirit to flow in
the'form of vapour.

F-l.4 Burner shaH be operated with the valve so as to get a flame height
of 150 mm. Level of the fuel shall be 760 ± 75 mm above the base of the
burner. Satisfactory operatio:) of burner shall be ch~cked by inserting in
the flame the bare copper wire in position normally occupicJ by lower
edge of the test piece, that is, 50 mm above the burner and reaching
farth~r edge of the name. The wir\! should not take more than 6 s~conJs
to melt.

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IS 12743 - 1983
( Continued from page 2 )

Helmets Subcommittee. BDC 22 : 5

.\{,mberJ Represenling
SHltI S. K. ARORA Bureau of Police Research & Development.
New Delhi
SH1U P. P. JAIN The Mines Service Corporation, Asansol
SHRI A. P. AOARWAL ( Altunalt )
JOINT DIRECTOR OF MINES SAFETY Directorate Genera) of Mines Safety ( Ministry
of Labour ), Dhanbad
SHRf RAMBSH KApO()R New Steel Bird Tndu51ries, New Delhi
Smu AmOK KApOOR ( Allernate )
SHAI R. B. KHURANA Gadget3 India, Faridabad
SHRI M. B. KHURANA ( Alternate)
SHRI G. B. MENON- Ministry of Home Affairs
SHIU U. S. NIGAM Central Mining Research Station (CSIR),
Dhanbad
SHRI R. RAMAKRISHNAN Concord Ami Private Limiled, Madra,
SHRI B. RAJAOOPAL ( AlteTfUlte )
SHJU S. RAJU The Automotive Research AuociatioD of India,
Pune
MAl B. S. RIJCHY The lnslitution of Fire Engineers ( India ), New
Delhi
SHlU SHIV KUMAR Steel Authority of India Limited. New Delhi
SHRI M. B. SINGH Ministry of Defence ( R&D)
SHRI K. RAMACHANDRAN ( AilerllaU )
SHRI D. K. SIRKAR Syntheti~ & Chemicals Ltd, Barei/ly

• Actod as eoo,eotr in tho moedna in wbicb tbis Ituodud wu pubUabod.

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