This European Standard is applicable to self-contained compressed air breathing apparatus designed as positive pressure breathing apparatus. This European Standard specifies a thread connection, M 45 x 3, which may optionally be used for facepieces for positive pressure breathing apparatus. This European Standard does not apply to negative pressure breathing apparatus, to closed-circuit breathing apparatus or to diving equipment.
Legislation related to this standard
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
PUBLISHED
EN 148-3:1999
90.93
Standard confirmed
Dec 3, 2022