EN 13794:2002

Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus for escape - Requirements, testing, marking EN 13794:2002

Publication date:   Nov 30, 2004

General information

60.60 Standard published   Nov 20, 2002

CEN

CEN/TC 79 Respiratory protective devices

European Norm

13.340.30   Respiratory protective devices

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Scope

This EN specifies minimum requirements for self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus, chemical oxygen (KO2, NaCIO3) type and compressed oxygen type, for escape (short: oxygen escape apparatus OEA). This EN does not apply to apparatus for work and rescue and to diving apparatus. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

93/68/EEC

Council Directive amending Dir. 87/404/EEC (simple pressure vessels), 88/378/EEC (safety of toys), 89/106/EEC (construction products), 89/336/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility), 89/392/EEC (machinery), 89/686/EEC (personal protective equipment), 90/384/EEC (automatic weighing instruments), 90/385/EEC (active implantable medicinal devices), 90/396/EEC (appliances burning gaseous fuels), 91/263/EEC (telecommunications terminal equipment), 92/42/EEC and 73/23/EEC

93/95/EEC

Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)

96/58/EC

Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)

89/686/EEC

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

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2008/68/EC

Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of the dangerous goods

2016/425

Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC

Harmonized/Supporting
2016/797/EU

Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Text with EEA relevance)

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

WITHDRAWN
EN 400:1993

WITHDRAWN
EN 401:1993

WITHDRAWN
EN 1061:1996

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PUBLISHED
EN 13794:2002
60.60 Standard published
Nov 20, 2002

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