British Standards Institution

Source:: CEN
Committee:: PH/4 - Respiratory protection
Categories:: Protective devices. Respiratory
Number of comments:: 0

Scope

This document specifies minimum performance requirements for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), except escape device and diving device.This document specifies in the Annex D optional requirements regarding the interchangeability of the cylinder for single-cylinder SCBA.Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.

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2. Draft (Complete)

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25/07/2024

3. Public Comments

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08/05/2025

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08/05/2025

4. Comment Resolution

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22/04/2026

5. Approval

6. Publication

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10/07/2026

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BS EN 137 Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask - Requirements, testing, marking

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