CEN/TC 79/WG 6 - Self-contained breathing apparatus

This document specifies minimum requirements for compressed air line breathing devices with demand valve for use with a full face mask as a respiratory protective device (RPD).
Diving RPD are not covered by this document.
RPD used in abrasive blasting operations without additional protective features are not covered by this document.
Escape RPD, although certain requirements addressing the use in conjunction with escape RPD and escape conditions are given, are not covered by this document.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of conformance to the requirements.

This document specifies minimum requirements for continuous flow compressed air line breathing devices for use with a full face mask, half mask, hood, helmet or suit, and devices used in abrasive blasting operations, as a Respiratory Protective Device (RPD).
Escape RPD and diving apparatus are not covered by this document.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of conformance to the requirements.

This European Standard specifies the dimensions, tolerances and marking requirements of outlet connections for connecting regulators and cylinder valves for respiratory protective devices except those for diving applications.

This document specifies the dimensions and tolerances as well as the impact resistance and marking requirements of inlet connections for connecting cylinder valves to gas cylinders for respiratory protective devices (RPD).

This European Standard specifies minimum performance requirements for self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask used as respiratory protective devices, except escape apparatus and diving apparatus.
Such equipment is intended for use in work situations where the risk on over pressurisation of the pressure vessels with their valves due to hot environmental conditions is low.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for lung governed demand self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus for escape.
This European Standard does not apply to apparatus for work and rescue or to diving apparatus.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

Amendment on EN 145:1997.

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus, compressed oxygen (O2) and compressed oxygen-nitrogen (O2 - N2) types, used as respiratory protective devices, except escape apparatus and diving apparatus.  Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for fresh air hose breathing apparatus for use with a full face mask, a half mask or mouthpiece assembly as a respiratory protective device.  Two classes of apparatus are covered; the differentiation resulting from mechanical performance and not respiratory protection.  Escape and diving apparatus and that used in abrasive blasting operations are not covered by this standard.    Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood as a respiratory protective device. Two classes of apparatus are covered, the differentiation resulting from mechanical performance and not respiratory protection.   Escape and diving apparatus and that used in abrasive blasting operations are not covered by this standard.  Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

This document specifies minimum performance requirements for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), except escape device and diving device.
This document specifies in the Annex D optional requirements regarding the interchangeability of the cylinder for single-cylinder SCBA.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

This document specifies minimum requirements for self-contained closed-circuit breathing RPDs for escape (short: oxygen escape RPD)
a) chemical oxygen type
    ― Potassium superoxide (KO2),
    ― Sodium chlorate (NaClO3) and
b) compressed oxygen type.
This document does not apply to RPD for work and rescue and to diving apparatus.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for self-contained closed-circuit breathing RPDs for escape (short: oxygen escape RPD):
-   chemical oxygen type,
-   Potassium superoxide (KO2),
-   Sodium chlorate (NaClO3) and
-    compressed oxygen type.
This European Standard does not apply to RPD for work and rescue and to diving apparatus.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for self-contained closed-circuit breathing RPDs for escape (short: oxygen escape RPD):
-   chemical oxygen type,
-   Potassium superoxide (KO2),
-   Sodium chlorate (NaClO3) and
-    compressed oxygen type.
This European Standard does not apply to RPD for work and rescue and to diving apparatus.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.