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prEN 13794

Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus for escape - Requirements, testing and marking prEN 13794

Publication date:   Jan 14, 2021

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40.20 DIS ballot initiated: 12 weeks   Dec 5, 2024

CEN

CEN/TC 79 Respiratory protective devices

European Norm

13.340.30   Respiratory protective devices

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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.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

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

Legislation 2016/425
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)

Legislation 2016/797/EU

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40.20 DIS ballot initiated: 12 weeks
Dec 5, 2024