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.
Legislation related to this standard
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
Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of the dangerous goods
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/SupportingDirective (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)
PUBLISHED
EN 13794:2002
60.60
Standard published
Nov 20, 2002
IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN 13794