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1 Schedule of Initial Fees- Gloves Paragraph; Pass/Fail Criteria Intertek NFPA Preconditioning Procedure Cost Sample Needs Category of N/C Label Content 5.3; 2.5 mm high letters indicating compliance; 2mm high letters indicating mfgr/ info; specific language; English None Checklist (inspection) SEI/$35 1 copy Minor User Info 5.3.2; pre-use info, prep for use, inspection, don/doff, usage, maint./cleaning, retirement/disposal, etc. None Checklist (inspection) SEI/$35 1 copy Minor Design Criteria 6.3; wrist crease requirements; sizing None Checklist (inspection, human subjects) $110 per 1 pr. gloves each size Minor Heat & Thermal Shrinkage 7.3.1; shall not separate, melt, ignite, or drip; shall not shrink more that 10% in either direction, shall be donnable & flexible ambient (70 F, 65% ); circulating air oven for 4 hours at 120 F Section 8.4; 400 F for 5 min; whole glove with labels $165 per material 3 gloves Minor Flame 7.3.2; shall not melt or drip, no afterflame more than 2 sec, no char length in excess of 100mm; consumed materials shall not exceed 50% of original weight; done on glove composite and seams if stitched through; 2 tests (before and after laundering) launder (5 cycles); ambient (70 F, 65% ) Section 8.20 $ " x 6" composite samples or 6 gloves Minor Conductive Heat 7.3.3; 2nd degree burn time not less than 7 sec; pain time shall not be less than 4 sec. Launder (1 cycle); ambient (70 F, 65% ) Section 8.21; ASTM F1060; $770 per 6 gloves Minor 62 of 123

2 Schedule of Initial Fees- Gloves Paragraph; Pass/Fail Criteria Intertek NFPA Preconditioning Procedure Cost Sample Needs Category of N/C Thermal Protective Performance 7.3.4; average TPP not less than 20; 2 tests (before and after laundering) Launder (5 cycles); ambient (70 F, 65% ) Section 8.22; ISO $495 per 6-7" x 7" stitched samples Minor Cut 7.3.5; shall have a distance of blade travel >25mm Ambient (70 F, 65% ) Section 8.23 $165 per 3 gloves Minor Puncture 7.3.6; puncture force of not less than 40N. Ambient (70 F, 65% ) Section 8.24; ASTM F1342 $165 per 3 gloves Minor Dexterity 7.3.7; shall not have a time exceeding 200% of baseline Laundering (5 cycles) Section 8.25; ASTM F2010 $440 3 pair each of small and large sized gloves Major B Grip 7.3.8; weight pulling capacity of not less than 90% of the bare-handed control values launder (5 cycles); ambient (70 F, 65% ; wet & dry conditioning Section 8.26 $385 3 pair each small and large sized gloves Label Durability and Legibility 7.3.9; labels shall not be torn, shall remain in place, and shall be legible to the unaided eye ambient (70 F, 65% ); launder (10 cycles); 200 cycles abrasion per ASTM D4966; convective heat (285 F, 10 min) Section 8.31 $330 9 labels (3 labels for each of 3 conditions); labels which have areas of write in info., require 2 additional labels with sample info. Written in. Thread Heat ; thread shall not ignite, melt or char. ambient (70 F, 65% ) Section 8.9 $165 1 linear yard of each thread type 63 of 123

3 Schedule of Initial Fees- Gloves Paragraph; Pass/Fail Criteria Intertek NFPA Preconditioning Procedure Cost Sample Needs Category of N/C Since a number of specimens can be used in more than one test, the total number of specimens needed for an initial submittal is less than the sum of the above list. As a "worst case," for an initial submittal, the specimens needed would include the following: - 4 labels - 1 copy of user information - 1 pair each size gloves - 14 pair of any size glove - 6 pair size small gloves - 6 pair size large gloves x 7 glove body composite samples stitched around the perimeter - 1 linear yard of each thread type The total amount of the testing required will depend on the specific configuration of the (s) being tested. In addition, for multiple s and variants using identical components, testing will be consolidated wherever permissible to minimize cost. NOTE: SEI adds a 10% surcharge to all testing when invoiced to the participant. 64 of 123

4 INTERTEK NFPA Edition Schedule of Annual Fees- Gloves TEST PARAGRAPH; PASS/FAIL CRITERIA PRE-CONDITIONING PROCEDURE TEST FEE SAMPLE NEEDS Label Content 5.3; 2.5 mm high letters indicating compliance; 2mm high letters indicating mfgr/ info; specific language; English None Checklist (inspection) SEI/$35 1 copy User Info 5.3.2; pre-use info, prep for use, inspection, don/doff, usage, maint./cleaning, retirement/disposal, etc. None Checklist (inspection) SEI/$35 1 copy Design Criteria 6.3; wrist crease requirements; sizing None Checklist (inspection, human subjects) Heat & Thermal Shrinkage 7.3.1; shall not separate, melt, ignite, or drip; shall not shrink more that 10% in either direction, shall be donnable & flexible ); circulating air oven for 4 hours at 120 F Section 8.4; 400 F for 5 min; whole glove w/ labels $110 per 1 pr. gloves each size $150 1 glove Flame Conductive Heat 7.3.2; shall not melt or drip, no afterflame more than 2 sec, no char length in excess of 100mm; consumed materials shall not exceed 5.0% of original weight; done on glove composite and seams if stitched through; 2 tests (before and after laundering) 7.3.3; 2nd degree burn time not less than 7 sec; pain time shall not be less than 4 sec. launder (5 cycles); ) Launder (5 cycles); ) Section 8.20 $ " x 6" composite samples or 6 gloves Section 8.21; ASTM F1060; $700 per 1 8 x 8 composite 65 of 123

5 INTERTEK NFPA Edition Schedule of Annual Fees- Gloves TEST PARAGRAPH; PASS/FAIL CRITERIA PRE-CONDITIONING PROCEDURE TEST FEE SAMPLE NEEDS Thermal Protective Performance 7.3.4; average TPP not less than 20; 2 tests Launder (5 cycles); ) Section 8.22; ISO $450 per 1-8" x 8" composite Cut (100 g) 7.3.5; shall have a distance of blade travel >25mm ) Section 8.23; ATM F1790 $145 per 1 glove Puncture 7.3.6; puncture force of not less than 40N. ) Section 8.24; ASTM F1342 $145 per 1 glove Dexterity 7.3.7; shall not have a time exceeding 200% of baseline Laundering (5 cycles) Section 8.25; ASTM F2010 $350 1 pair each of small and large sized gloves Grip 7.3.8; weight pulling capacity of not less than 90% of the bare-handed control values launder (5 cycles); ; wet & dry conditioning Section 8.26 $330 1 pair each small and large sized gloves Label Durability and Legibility 7.3.9; labels shall not be torn, shall remain in place, and shall be legible to the unaided eye ); launder (10 cycles); 200 cycles abrasion per ASTM D4966; convective heat (285 F, 10 min) Section 8.31; AATCC 135, ASTM D4966 $300 3 labels (1 label for each of 3 conditions); labels which have areas of write in info., require 2 add l labels w/ sample info. written in. 66 of 123

6 INTERTEK NFPA Edition Schedule of Annual Fees- Gloves TEST PARAGRAPH; PASS/FAIL CRITERIA PRE-CONDITIONING PROCEDURE TEST FEE SAMPLE NEEDS Thread Heat ; thread shall not ignite, melt or char. ) Section 8.9 $145 1 linear yard of each thread type Since the number of specimens can be used in more than one test, the total number of specimens needed for an initial submittal is less than the sum of the above list. As a "worst case," for an initial submittal, the specimens needed would include the following: 2 labels 1 copy of user information 1 pair each size gloves 2 pair of any size gloves w/ labels to include any write in information 2 pair size small gloves 2 pair size large gloves 3-8" x 8" glove body composite samples stitched around the perimeter 1 linear yard f each thread type The total amount of the testing required will depend on the specific configuration of the (s) being tested. In addition, for multiple s and variants using identical components, testing will be consolidated wherever permissible to minimize cost. NOTE: SEI adds a 10% surcharge to all testing when invoiced to the participant. 67 of 123

7 Schedule of Initial Fees- Footwear Paragraph; Pass/Fail Criteria Label Content User Information 5.4; specific language; English; permanently attached; certification mark 5.4.2; sizing chart, user info. placement, specific language/areas to be addressed Intertek NFPA Preconditioning Procedure Cost Sample Needs None Checklist (inspection) SEI/$35 1 Label None Checklist (inspection) SEI/$40 1 copy user info. Design Evaluation 6.4; configuration, sizing, construction None Checklist (inspection) $70 Heat Hardware Corrosion Cut Puncture Sole/Heel Abrasion (excluding caulked boots) Conductive Heat 7.4.1; shall not melt (except laces); all hardware shall remain functional; no delamination of any part of footwear 7.4.2; metal parts shall show no more than light surface corrosion or oxidation, hardware shall remain functional 7.4.3; shall have a distance of blade travel >25mm (200g load) 7.4.4; shall not puncture under applied force of 59 N (13 lbf) 1 pair boots, size conversion chart ambient (70 F, 65% 8.4 $165 3 boots, size 9 ambient (70 F, 65% 8.27; ASTM B117 $165 5 pieces, each hardware type ambient (70 F, 65% 8.23; ASTM F1790 $165 1 boot ambient (70 F, 65% 8.24; ASTM F1342 $165 2 boots 7.4.5; NBS abrasion index >100 ambient (70 F, 65% 8.18 ASTM D1630 $205 3 boots 7.4.6; inside sole surface temperature shall not exceed 44 o C (111 o F) Slip 7.4.7; minimum static coefficient of friction of 0.5 Attachment for Eyelets and Stud Hooks 7.4.8; minimum detachment strength of 294 N (66 lbf) ambient (70 F, 65% 8.28 $330 3 boots None (except required by ASTM standard) ASTM F489 $450 4 boots ambient (70 F, 65% 8.29 $165 3 boots 68 of 123

8 Schedule of Initial Fees- Footwear Paragraph; Pass/Fail Criteria Flame Label Durability / Legibility 7.4.9; shall not have an after flame greater than 2 seconds and shall not melt or drip, shall not exhibit any burn-through ; shall not be torn, shall remain in place and shall be legible to the unaided eye Intertek NFPA Preconditioning Procedure Cost Sample Needs Ambient 8.14 $220 3 boots Ambient 8.31; 200 cycles abrasion per ASTM D4966, heat durability $220 3 labels and 3 boots with labels. Two additional if each if write-in information 1 linear yard of each thread type Thread Heat ; shall not ignite, melt or char Ambient 8.9 $165 Since a number of specimens can be used in more than one test, the total number of specimens needed for an initial submittal is less than the sum of the above list. As a "worst case," for an initial submittal, the specimens needed would include the following: - 4 labels - 1 copy of user information - 1 copy size conversion chart - 2 pair size 9 boots - 12 pair any size boots - 5 pieces each hardware used in the construction of the boot - 1 linear yard of each thread type The total amount of the testing required will depend on the specific configuration of the (s) being tested. In addition, for multiple s and variants using identical components, testing will be consolidated wherever permissible to minimize cost NOTE: SEI adds a 10% surcharge to all testing when invoiced to the participant. 69 of 123

9 SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL BOOT TEST FEES INTERTEK NFPA Edition Paragraph; Pass/Fail Criteria Preconditioning Procedure Cost Sample Needs Label Content 5.4; specific language; English; None Checklist (inspection) SEI/$35 1 Label permanently attached; certification mark User Information 5.4.2; sizing chart, user info. placement, specific language/areas to be addressed None Checklist (inspection) SEI/$40 1 copy user info. Design Evaluation 6.4; configuration, sizing, construction None Checklist (inspection) $70 1 pair boots, size conversion chart Heat 7.4.1; shall not melt (except laces); all hardware shall remain functional; no delamination of any part of footwear & all hardware remain functional 8.4 $145 1 boot, size 9 Heat Hardware Corrosion Cut 7.4.1; shall not melt (except laces); all hardware shall remain functional; no delamination of any part of footwear & all hardware remain functional 7.4.2; metal parts shall show no more than light surface corrosion or oxidation, hardware shall remain functional 7.4.3; shall have a distance of blade travel >25mm (400g load) 8.4 $145 1 boot, size ; ASTM B117 $145 2 pieces, each hardware type 8.23; ASTM F1790 $145 1 boot Puncture 7.4.4; shall not puncture under applied force of 59 N (13 lbf) 8.24; ASTM F1342 $145 1 boot 70 of 123

10 SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL BOOT TEST FEES INTERTEK NFPA Edition Paragraph; Pass/Fail Criteria Preconditioning Procedure Cost Sample Needs Sole/Heel Abrasion 7.4.5; NBS abrasion index > ASTM D1630 $185 1 boots (excluding caulked boots) Conductive Heat 7.4.6; inside sole surface temperature shall not exceed 44oC (111oF) 8.28 $275 1 boot Slip Attachment for Eyelets and Stud Hooks Flame 7.4.7; minimum static coefficient of friction of ; minimum detachment strength of 294 N (66 lbf) 7.4.9; shall not have an after flame greater than 2 seconds, and shall not melt or drip, shall not exhibit any burn-through None (except required by ASTM standard) 8.33; ASTM F489 $250 1 boot 8.29 $135 1 boot 8.14 $165 1 boot Label Durability/Legibility ; shall not be torn, shall remain in place, and shall be legible to the unaided eye 8.31; 200 cycles abrasion per ASTM D4966, Heat Durability $200 1 label and 1 boot with labels. Two additional of each if write-in information Thread Heat ; shall not ignite, melt, or char 8.9 $135 1 linear yard each thread type 71 of 123

11 Since the number of specimens can be used in more than one test, the total number of specimens needed for an initial submittal is less than the sum of the above list. As a "worst case," for an initial submittal, the specimens needed would include the following: 2 labels 1 copy of user information 1 copy size chart 1 pair size 9 boots 4 pair any size boots with labels (2 additional boots with labels if write-in information) 2 pieces each hardware used in the construction of the boot 1 linear yard of each thread type The total amount of the testing required will depend on the specific configuration of the (s) being tested. In addition, for multiple s and variants using identical components, testing will be consolidated wherever permissible to minimize cost. NOTE: SEI adds a 10% surcharge to all testing when invoiced to the participant. 72 of 123

SEI Certification Program Manual

SEI Certification Program Manual Schedule of Initial s- Footwear Label Content (Structural) Label Content (Proximity) 5.1 & 5.2; Specific content and height. English. 5.1 & 5.3; Specific content and height. English. Checklist $35 1 copy