This document specifies minimum requirements for continuous flow compressed air line breathing apparatus for use with a full face mask, half mask, or incorporating a hood, helmet or suit, and apparatus used in abrasive blasting operations, as a respiratory protective device. Escape and diving apparatus are not covered by this document.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of conformance to 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
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
WITHDRAWN
EN 139:1994/AC:1995
WITHDRAWN
EN 271:1995/AC:1997
WITHDRAWN
EN 139:1994
WITHDRAWN
EN 270:1994
WITHDRAWN
EN 271:1995
WITHDRAWN
EN 1835:1999
WITHDRAWN
EN 12419:1999
WITHDRAWN
EN 139:1994/A1:1999
WITHDRAWN
EN 270:1994/A1:2000
WITHDRAWN
EN 271:1995/A1:2000
WITHDRAWN
EN 14594:2005
99.60
Withdrawal effective
May 16, 2018
WITHDRAWN
EN 14594:2005/AC:2005
PUBLISHED
EN 14594:2018