2014/90/EU - Directive 2014/90/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on marine equipment and repealing Council Directive 96/98/EC Harmonized Directive
Directive 2014/90/EU aims to enhance maritime safety and prevent marine pollution by ensuring uniform application of international regulations concerning marine equipment on EU ships. It replaces Directive 96/98/EC and harmonizes rules for marine equipment design, construction, testing, and certification. The Directive requires marine equipment to comply with safety standards established by international conventions, mainly SOLAS, MARPOL, and COLREG, as well as relevant testing standards developed by organizations like IMO, ISO, IEC, and the European standardization bodies. A distinctive "wheel mark" certifies equipment conformity, facilitating free movement within the internal market and acceptance by all Member States without further verification. The Directive sets clear obligations for economic operators, including manufacturers, importers, and distributors, as well as for Member States in market surveillance and enforcement. It also allows for updates to technical specifications and testing standards and promotes the use of open standards to foster innovation. The European Maritime Safety Agency supports implementation, ensuring consistent application across the Union to improve ship safety and environmental protection.
Purpose
Directive 2014/90/EU aims to enhance safety at sea and prevent marine pollution by ensuring the uniform application of international maritime safety instruments relating to marine equipment placed on board ships flying the flag of EU Member States. It also seeks to facilitate the free movement of compliant marine equipment within the internal market of the European Union. The Directive establishes harmonized rules for the design, construction, performance, testing, certification, and market surveillance of marine equipment to ensure consistent standards and avoid barriers to trade.
Key obligations
Compliance with international standards: Marine equipment must meet detailed performance and testing standards laid down by international conventions and organizations such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and others listed in the Directive.
Wheel mark certification: Manufacturers or importers must affix the designated "wheel mark" to marine equipment, demonstrating that the equipment complies with Directive requirements and relevant international instruments. This serves as a guarantee for placing equipment on the EU market and on EU ships.
Conformity assessment: Equipment must undergo conformity assessment by notified bodies designated by Member States. Only procedures that align with international maritime safety instruments are allowed.
Economic operators’ responsibilities: Manufacturers, authorised representatives, importers, and distributors are obliged to provide truthful information on the equipment, cooperate with market surveillance authorities, and exercise due diligence. Non-EU manufacturers must appoint authorised representatives within the Union.
Market surveillance: Member States are responsible for ensuring only compliant equipment is installed on their flagged ships. They must carry out market surveillance and may require corrective actions such as equipment recall or withdrawal if safety risks are detected.
Use of electronic tags: The Directive allows for the future supplement or replacement of the wheel mark with electronic tags to improve traceability and enforcement.
Implementation of delegated and implementing acts: The Commission holds delegated powers to adopt or amend harmonised technical specifications and testing standards and uses implementing acts for procedural details to ensure uniform application across Member States.
Affected products and actors
Marine equipment: Equipment intended for placement on board ships flying the flags of EU Member States that falls under the scope of the Directive in accordance with international maritime conventions. This includes equipment covered by IMO conventions such as SOLAS, MARPOL, and COLREG.
EU ships: Ships registered under an EU Member State’s flag and subject to the scope of relevant international conventions.
Manufacturers: Any natural or legal person who manufactures or arranges the manufacture of marine equipment and markets it under their name or trademark.
Authorised representatives: Persons established in the EU mandated in writing by non-EU manufacturers to act on their behalf.
Importers and distributors: Entities placing marine equipment from third countries onto the EU market or making it available further down the supply chain.
Notified bodies: Organisations designated by Member States responsible for carrying out conformity assessments of marine equipment.
Market surveillance authorities: National authorities tasked with enforcing compliance and safety standards related to marine equipment on the market and on ships.
Implementation timeline
- The Directive entered into force on 17 September 2014.
- Member States were required to transpose the Directive into national law by 18 March 2016.
- From that date, all marine equipment placed on board EU ships or made available on the EU market must comply with the provisions set out in the Directive.
- The Commission continues to update relevant standards and specifications and may adopt delegated or implementing acts as necessary.
- The transition from the previous Directive 96/98/EC to this Directive represents a major legislative update, repealing and replacing the earlier instrument to ensure greater harmonisation, enforcement, and clarity.
This structured framework is designed to guarantee a high and consistent level of maritime safety and environmental protection while facilitating market access and fair competition for marine equipment manufacturers and suppliers within the European Union.
This Directive applies to marine equipment intended to be placed on board ships flying the flag of a Member State of the European Union, covering equipment whose design, construction, and performance must comply with certain international maritime safety conventions, including SOLAS, MARPOL, and COLREG. It targets equipment subject to approval by flag States under these international conventions and the related testing standards set by international and European standardisation bodies. The Directive ensures that such marine equipment meeting harmonised safety requirements can circulate freely within the internal market and be installed on EU ships, thus enhancing maritime safety and preventing marine pollution. It excludes products not meeting international maritime standards and addresses activities involved in manufacturing, importing, distributing, certifying, and market surveillance of such marine equipment within the EU.
Die Richtlinie 2014/90/EU zielt darauf ab, die Sicherheit auf See zu erhöhen und Meeresverschmutzung zu vermeiden, indem sie die einheitliche Anwendung internationaler Vorschriften für Schiffsausrüstung in der EU gewährleistet. Die Richtlinie ersetzt die frühere Richtlinie 96/98/EG und stellt sicher, dass Schiffsausrüstung, die auf EU-Schiffen verwendet wird, den internationalen Sicherheits- und Prüfnormen, insbesondere den IMO-Vereinbarungen, entspricht. Sie führt ein einheitliches Kennzeichen ein, das die Konformität der Ausrüstung bestätigt, und regelt die Verantwortlichkeiten von Herstellern, Einführern und anderen Wirtschaftsakteuren. Zudem sind harmonisierte Zertifizierungs- und Konformitätsbewertungsverfahren vorgeschrieben, um den Binnenmarkt zu stärken und Wettbewerbsbedingungen zu verbessern. Die Mitgliedstaaten müssen überwachen, dass nur zugelassene Ausrüstung an Bord von Schiffen unter ihrer Flagge installiert wird. Die Richtlinie fördert offene Standards und sieht Mechanismen zur Marktüberwachung und Zusammenarbeit zwischen Behörden vor, um die Sicherheit und den freien Verkehr der Schiffsausrüstung innerhalb der EU sicherzustellen. Die Kommission erhält Durchführungsbefugnisse zur Anpassung technischer Normen und zur Sicherstellung der einheitlichen Anwendung.
Zweck
Die Richtlinie 2014/90/EU zielt darauf ab, die Sicherheit auf See zu erhöhen und Meeresverschmutzung zu verhindern, indem eine einheitliche Anwendung der einschlägigen internationalen Instrumente (insbesondere der IMO-Übereinkommen) für Schiffsausrüstung gewährleistet wird. Zudem soll der freie Verkehr von Schiffsausrüstung innerhalb des Europäischen Binnenmarkts gesichert werden. Die Richtlinie ersetzt die frühere Richtlinie 96/98/EG und stellt sicher, dass Schiffsausrüstung, die an EU-Schiffen verwendet wird, standardisierten Sicherheits- und Umweltanforderungen genügt.
Wichtige Verpflichtungen
- Einhaltung internationaler Sicherheitsnormen: Schiffsausrüstung muss den Anforderungen internationaler Übereinkommen entsprechen, darunter SOLAS (1974), MARPOL (1973) und COLREG (1972). Dies betrifft Design, Bau und Leistung der Ausrüstung.
- Konformitätsbewertung und Zertifizierung: Hersteller müssen nachweisen, dass ihre Ausrüstung die Prüf- und Leistungsnormen erfüllt. Das Steuerrad-Kennzeichen (Wheelmark) dient als Kennzeichnung für Produkte, die den Anforderungen entsprechen und in Verkehr gebracht werden dürfen.
- Verantwortlichkeiten der Wirtschaftsakteure: Hersteller, Importeure, Händler und EU-Bevollmächtigte müssen für die Sicherheit der Ausrüstung sorgen, zusammenarbeiten und den Behörden alle relevanten Informationen bereitstellen.
- Überwachung durch Mitgliedstaaten: Flaggenstaaten kontrollieren und stellen sicher, dass nur konforme Ausrüstung an Bord von Schiffen unter ihrer Flagge verwendet wird. Marktüberwachungsmaßnahmen werden angewendet, und bei Sicherheitsmängeln sind Korrekturmaßnahmen, Rückrufe oder Marktentnahmen zu veranlassen.
- Förderung offener Standards: Die Richtlinie unterstützt die Nutzung offener technischer Standards, um Innovation, Wettbewerb und Verbreitung sicherheitsrelevanter Schiffsausrüstung zu fördern.
- Ausnahmen: In besonderen Fällen kann Ausrüstung ohne Steuerrad-Kennzeichnung zugelassen werden, zum Beispiel wenn solche Ausrüstung in Häfen außerhalb der Union nicht verfügbar ist.
- Delegierte Rechtsakte: Die Kommission erhält Befugnisse zur Anpassung technischer Spezifikationen und Prüfverfahren, um schnell auf neue oder geänderte internationale Anforderungen reagieren zu können.
Betroffene Produkte und Akteure
- Schiffsausrüstung: Alle Arten von Ausrüstung, die auf EU-Schiffen installiert werden und die unter die internationalen IMO-Übereinkommen fallen. Dies umfasst unter anderem Navigations-, Sicherheits- und Umweltschutzgeräte.
- Hersteller: Müssen sicherstellen, dass ihre Produkte den geltenden Normen entsprechen und korrekt gekennzeichnet sind.
- Importeure und Händler: Sind verpflichtet, nur konforme Ausrüstung in Verkehr zu bringen und mit Überwachungsbehörden zu kooperieren.
- Flaggenstaaten: Verantwortlich für die Überwachung der Schiffsausrüstung an Bord der Schiffe unter ihrer Flagge.
- Benannte Stellen: Durchführung der Konformitätsbewertung und Zertifizierung der Ausrüstung.
Umsetzungszeitplan
Die Richtlinie trat am 23. Juli 2014 in Kraft und ersetzte die Richtlinie 96/98/EG. Mitgliedstaaten mussten die Richtlinie spätestens bis zum 18. September 2016 in nationales Recht umsetzen. Seitdem sind die EU-Mitgliedstaaten verpflichtet, die Anforderungen einheitlich anzuwenden und sicherzustellen, dass nur konforme Schiffsausrüstung auf EU-Schiffen verwendet wird. Die Kommission ist berechtigt, delegierte und Durchführungsrechtsakte zu erlassen, um die technische Umsetzung und Überwachung weiter zu konkretisieren und anzupassen.
Die Richtlinie 2014/90/EU findet Anwendung auf Schiffsausrüstung, die an Bord von EU-Schiffen installiert wird, welche unter der Flagge eines Mitgliedstaats fahren und unter den Anwendungsbereich bestimmter internationaler Übereinkommen der Internationalen Seeschifffahrts-Organisation (IMO) fallen. Sie regelt insbesondere Ausrüstung, die den Anforderungen des Übereinkommens von 1972 über die Internationalen Regeln zur Verhütung von Zusammenstößen auf See (COLREG), des Internationalen Übereinkommens von 1973 zur Verhütung der Meeresverschmutzung (MARPOL) sowie des Internationalen Übereinkommens von 1974 zum Schutz des menschlichen Lebens auf See (SOLAS) entsprechen muss. Ziel ist die Harmonisierung der Sicherheits- und Umweltstandards für Schiffsausrüstung auf EU-Ebene, um den freien Verkehr dieser Produkte im Binnenmarkt zu gewährleisten und die Sicherheit auf See sowie den Umweltschutz zu erhöhen. Die Richtlinie gilt für Hersteller, Einführer und Händler dieser Ausrüstung und legt Anforderungen an Entwurf, Bau, Leistung und Konformitätsbewertung fest.
La directive 2014/90/UE vise à renforcer la sécurité maritime et la prévention de la pollution marine en harmonisant au sein de l'Union européenne les exigences applicables aux équipements marins destinés à être embarqués sur les navires battant pavillon des États membres. Elle remplace la directive 96/98/CE, apportant un cadre simplifié et renforcé, garantissant la conformité des équipements aux normes internationales élaborées notamment par l’Organisation maritime internationale (OMI). La directive établit des procédures uniformes d’évaluation de la conformité, définit les responsabilités des opérateurs économiques et des autorités nationales, et instaure le marquage « barre à roue » attestant la conformité des équipements. Elle favorise la libre circulation de ces équipements sur le marché intérieur, tout en assurant leur sécurité et leur conformité aux conventions internationales telles que SOLAS, MARPOL et COLREG. Par ailleurs, la directive prévoit des mécanismes de surveillance et de contrôle, une coopération renforcée entre États membres et la Commission, ainsi que la possibilité d’introduire un étiquetage électronique pour améliorer la traçabilité et la sécurité des équipements marins.
Objet
La directive 2014/90/UE vise à renforcer la sécurité maritime et à prévenir la pollution des milieux marins par l’application harmonisée des instruments internationaux applicables aux équipements destinés à être embarqués sur les navires de l’Union européenne. Elle assure également la libre circulation de ces équipements sur le marché intérieur européen.
Obligations principales
Conformité aux normes internationales
Les équipements marins doivent respecter les normes de conception, de construction, de performance et les normes d’essai spécifiées dans les conventions internationales reconnues (notamment COLREG, MARPOL, SOLAS) et dans les normes normatives établies par l’OMI, l’ISO, la CEI, le CEN, CENELEC, l’UIT, ETSI, ainsi que par la Commission européenne.Certification et marquage « barre à roue »
Les fabricants, importateurs ou distributeurs doivent apposer le marquage « barre à roue » sur les équipements attestant de leur conformité avec la directive. Ce marquage garantit que les équipements sont conformes et peuvent être mis sur le marché européen pour être embarqués à bord des navires de l’UE.Responsabilité des opérateurs économiques et États membres
Les opérateurs économiques doivent fournir des informations fiables sur les équipements et coopérer avec les autorités de surveillance. En particulier, un fabricant hors UE doit désigner un mandataire dans l’Union pour faciliter cette coopération.
Les États membres ont l’obligation d’assurer que seuls des équipements conformes soient installés sur les navires battant leur pavillon, via la délivrance de certificats conformes aux conventions internationales. Ils doivent aussi mettre en place une surveillance efficace du marché.Procédures d’évaluation de la conformité harmonisées
Les procédures appliquées doivent permettre de garantir que les équipements satisfont strictement aux exigences internationales. Seules les procédures conformes à ces exigences sont autorisées.Gestion des non-conformités et risques
En cas de suspicion ou détection de risques liés à certains équipements, les États membres doivent mener des évaluations et prendre des mesures correctives appropriées, pouvant aller jusqu’au retrait ou rappel des équipements.Flexibilité en cas de circonstances exceptionnelles
L’utilisation temporaire d’équipements non marqués « barre à roue » est autorisée en cas d’urgence, notamment si les équipements conformes ne sont pas disponibles sur le marché ou dans un port hors Union.Évolution normative et normes ouvertes
La Commission européenne dispose d’un pouvoir d’adoption délégué pour actualiser les spécifications techniques et normes d’essai harmonisées, après consultation des experts.
La directive encourage l’utilisation de normes ouvertes, accessibles gratuitement ou à coût symbolique, pour assurer une concurrence équitable et faciliter l’innovation.
Produits et acteurs concernés
Équipements marins
Matériel et dispositifs entrant dans le champ d’application des conventions internationales de l’OMI, destinés à être installés sur les navires de l’Union.Navires de l’Union
Navires battant pavillon d’un État membre et soumis aux conventions internationales telles que SOLAS, MARPOL, COLREG.Opérateurs économiques
Fabricants, importateurs, distributeurs et autres parties impliquées dans la mise sur le marché et la mise à bord d’équipements marins.Autorités nationales compétentes
États membres chargés du contrôle, de la certification, de la délivrance des certificats de conformité des équipements et de la surveillance du marché.
Calendrier de mise en œuvre
- La directive 2014/90/UE remplace et abroge la directive 96/98/CE, marquant une mise à jour importante du cadre réglementaire applicable aux équipements marins.
- Les États membres ont dû transposer les dispositions dans leur droit national dans les délais fixés lors de l’adoption, généralement dans les deux ans suivant la publication.
- La Commission est habilitée à adopter des actes délégués et d’exécution pour adapter et préciser les spécifications techniques en fonction des évolutions normatives internationales.
- La mise en œuvre harmonisée repose sur la coopération continue entre les autorités nationales, la Commission européenne et les organismes notifiés pour garantir la conformité et la sécurité sur le marché intérieur.
Ce cadre permet d’assurer un niveau élevé de sécurité maritime, la protection de l’environnement marin, ainsi que la circulation harmonisée et libre des équipements marins conformes au sein de l’Union européenne.
La directive 2014/90/UE s'applique aux équipements marins destinés à être installés à bord des navires battant pavillon d’un État membre de l’Union européenne, lesquels relèvent des conventions internationales adoptées sous l’égide de l’Organisation maritime internationale (OMI), notamment les conventions SOLAS, Marpol, et Colreg. Elle vise à harmoniser les normes de sécurité, de conception, construction et performance des équipements marins, ainsi que les procédures de certification, pour garantir leur libre circulation sur le marché intérieur et leur conformité aux exigences internationales. La directive couvre les équipements soumis à agrément par l’État du pavillon, assurant ainsi une sécurité maritime renforcée et la prévention de la pollution marine. Elle concerne autant les fabricants, importateurs, distributeurs que les autorités nationales impliquées dans la surveillance du respect des normes applicables aux équipements marins.
Direktiva 2014/90/EU ureja varnost in skladnost pomorske opreme na ladjah, ki plujejo pod zastavo držav članic EU. Cilj je izboljšati pomorsko varnost, preprečiti onesnaženje morja ter zagotoviti prost pretok skladne opreme v notranjem trgu EU. Direktiva vzpostavlja zahteve za pomorsko opremo, ki mora ustrezati mednarodnim standardom in konvencijam, kot so SOLAS, MARPOL in COLREG. Uvedeni so enotni postopki za ocenjevanje skladnosti opreme, vključno z označevanjem s posebnim "znakom krmila", kar omogoča enostavno prepoznavnost ter preprečuje neskladnosti. Predpisane so obveznosti proizvajalcev, uvoznikov, distributerjev in držav članic glede nadzora ter certificiranja, z namenom zagotavljanja varnosti ladij in posadk. Direktiva omogoča uporabo elektronskega označevanja in zagotavlja ukrepe za nadzor trga in upravljanje tveganj. S tem prispeva k poenotenju varnostnih standardov na ravni EU, preprečuje razlike med nacionalnimi predpisi ter zagotavlja skladnost z mednarodnimi pomorskimi predpisi.
Namen
Direktiva 2014/90/EU ureja pomorsko opremo, ki je nameščena na ladjah, ki plujejo pod zastavo držav članic EU. Glavni cilji so:
- izboljšanje varnosti na morju,
- preprečevanje onesnaževanja morja z enotno uporabo ustreznih mednarodnih instrumentov glede pomorske opreme,
- zagotavljanje prostega pretoka take opreme znotraj notranjega trga EU.
Direktiva temelji na uskladitvi z mednarodnimi konvencijami pod okriljem Mednarodne pomorske organizacije (IMO), kot so SOLAS, MARPOL in COLREG, ter spreminja in nadomešča prejšnjo Direktivo 96/98/ES.
Ključne obveznosti
- Zahteve glede pomorske opreme: oprema, ki se namešča na ladje EU po določenem datumu, mora izpolnjevati mednarodne standarde glede zasnove, konstrukcije in delovanja.
- Potrditev skladnosti: skladnost pomorske opreme se dokazuje s standardi preskušanja in postopki za ugotavljanje skladnosti, ki jih določa direktiva.
- Nadzor držav članic: države članice morajo zagotoviti, da ladje pod njihovo zastavo uporabljajo opremo, skladno z mednarodnimi instrumenti, ter da se izdajo in obnavljajo ustrezni certifikati.
- Znak krmila: oprema, ki izpolnjuje zahteve, mora biti označena z uradnim "znakom krmila" ali elektronsko oznako, kar dokazuje njeno skladnost.
- Odgovornosti gospodarskih subjektov: proizvajalci, uvozniki, distributerji in pooblaščeni zastopniki morajo zagotavljati, da je oprema skladna, podpirati postopke nadzora trga in sodelovati z organi.
- Urejanje nadzora trga: pristojni organi morajo izvajati ustrezne ukrepe za pregled skladnosti opreme in obravnavati neskladnosti, vključno z odpoklicem ali umikom opreme.
- Izjeme: začasna uporaba opreme brez znaka krmila je dovoljena le v izjemnih okoliščinah, na primer ko ni dostopne ustrezne opreme, ki izpolnjuje zahteve.
- Prenos pooblastil Komisiji: Komisija ima pristojnost za sprejemanje izvedbenih in delegiranih aktov, posodabljanje seznamov standardov in tehničnih specifikacij.
Vplivane izdelke in akterje
- Pomorska oprema, ki zahteva odobritev države zastave za namestitev na ladje EU in je predmet mednarodnih konvencij (npr. navigacijska, varnostna in okoljska oprema).
- Ladje EU, ki plujejo pod zastavo držav članic in so predmet omenjenih mednarodnih instrumentov.
- Gospodarski subjekti v verigi dobave pomorske opreme, torej proizvajalci, uvozniki, distributerji in pooblaščeni zastopniki.
- Pristojni nacionalni organi za nadzor trga in izdajo potrdil skladnosti.
- Priglašeni organi, ki izvajajo postopke ugotavljanja skladnosti izdelkov.
- Evropska komisija in druge institucije EU, ki skrbijo za usklajevanje izvajanja direktive in po potrebi sprejemajo izvedbene akte.
Časovni okvir implementacije
- Direktiva 2014/90/EU je bila sprejeta 23. julija 2014.
- Države članice so morale direktivo prenesti v nacionalno zakonodajo najkasneje do 18. septembra 2016.
- Od tega datuma naprej mora nova oprema, ki se namešča na ladje EU, izpolnjevati zahteve direktive.
- Stanje opreme na ladjah, ki je že nameščena, je podvrženo skladnosti in nadzoru, kot je določeno v mednarodnih instrumentih in nacionalnih predpisih.
- Komisija ima nalogo rednega posodabljanja standardov in izvedbenih aktov, da se zagotovi skladnost zakonodaje z novimi mednarodnimi pravili in tehnološkim razvojem.
Direktiva 2014/90/EU se uporablja za pomorsko opremo, ki je nameščena ali bo nameščena na ladjah EU, za katero je potrebna odobritev uprave države zastave v skladu z mednarodnimi instrumenti, ne glede na to, kje se ladja nahaja ob opremljanju. Direktiva ureja opremo, ki spada pod mednarodne konvencije, kot so SOLAS, Marpol in Colreg, ter določa zahteve glede zasnove, konstrukcije in delovanja pomorske opreme ter standarde preskušanja in postopke za ugotavljanje skladnosti. Namen direktive je zagotoviti enotno uporabo mednarodnih varnostnih standardov, omogočiti prosti pretok takšne opreme znotraj EU ter izboljšati pomorsko varnost in preprečevanje onesnaževanja morja. Direktiva velja izključno za pomorsko opremo, četudi ta spada tudi v področje drugih pravnih instrumentov EU, in ureja izdajo, overjanje ter obnovitev certifikatov ladij EU glede skladnosti pomorske opreme.
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This document specifies, as far as the pressure risk is concerned, the rules of design, type testing, fabrication and inspection control of portable fire extinguishers with a metallic body which comply with the requirements of EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007.
This part of EN 3 applies to portable fire extinguishers of which the maximum allowable pressure PS is lower than or equal to 30 bar and containing non-explosive, non-flammable, non-toxic and non-oxidising fluids.
This document also applies to the marking of metallic propellant gas cartridges (see Annex E).
This document does not apply to carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.
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This document specifies, as far as the pressure risk is concerned, the rules of design, type testing, fabrication and inspection control of portable fire extinguishers with a metallic body which comply with the requirements of EN 3-7:2004+A1:2007.
This part of EN 3 applies to portable fire extinguishers of which the maximum allowable pressure PS is lower than or equal to 30 bar and containing non-explosive, non-flammable, non-toxic and non-oxidising fluids.
This document also applies to the marking of metallic propellant gas cartridges (see Annex E).
This document does not apply to carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.
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The standard refers as much as possible to relevant established standards. Where relevant standard do not exist or are not precise enough, this standard will describe additionally own definitions , requirements performances and test-procedures
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This standard describes requirements, performances and test-procedures for Public-Address-Systems (PA) and General-Alarm (GA) Communication-systems for marine applications. The standard is focused on all necessities to get a harmonized standard for marine PAGA Com. The standard refers as much as possible to relevant established standards. Where relevant standard do not exist or are not precise enough, this standard will describe additionally own definitions , requirements performances and test-procedures
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This document specifies minimum performance requirements for protective clothing designed to be worn during firefighting activities. The requirements detailed in this document cover design, heat and flame, mechanical, chemical, comfort, and visibility.
This document covers the general clothing design, the minimum performance levels of the material used, the methods of test to be used to determine these performance levels, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer.
This document makes distinction between firefighting activities dividing them into two performance levels based on a risk assessment:
- Level 1: specifies the minimum requirements for firefighting clothing involving work associated with outdoor firefighting and their support activities, taking into account the environments and conditions of the expected operational scenarios of such firefighting activities.
The level 1 is not applicable for protection against risks encountered in fighting fires or rescue from fire activities in structures, unless combined to a level 2 or other specialized PPE.
- Level 2: specifies the minimum requirements for firefighting clothing for risks encountered in fighting fires and rescue from fire in structures.
The distinction between Level 1 and Level 2 clothing is restricted to the requirements for heat and flame (X1 or X2 - Heat and Flame). These levels of protection can be reached by a single garment or a combination of separate garments.
Additional marking provides two grades of protection for Y (protection against water penetration) and Z (water vapour resistance). It is essential that these performance grades are indicated on the marking of the clothing and explained in the instructions for use.
This document does not cover protective clothing for wildland firefighting, specialized firefighting in a high amount of radiant heat where reflective clothing is required and/or advanced technical rescue operations dealing with hazardous chemicals, working with chainsaws and water and rope rescue.
This document does not cover protection for the head, hands and feet or specific protection against other hazards e.g. chemical, biological, radiological and electrical hazards. These aspects may be covered in other European Standards.
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This document specifies minimum performance requirements for protective clothing designed to be worn during firefighting activities. The requirements detailed in this document cover design, heat and flame, mechanical, chemical, comfort, and visibility.
This document covers the general clothing design, the minimum performance levels of the material used, the methods of test to be used to determine these performance levels, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer.
This document makes distinction between firefighting activities dividing them into two performance levels based on a risk assessment:
- Level 1: specifies the minimum requirements for firefighting clothing involving work associated with outdoor firefighting and their support activities, taking into account the environments and conditions of the expected operational scenarios of such firefighting activities.
The level 1 is not applicable for protection against risks encountered in fighting fires or rescue from fire activities in structures, unless combined to a level 2 or other specialized PPE.
- Level 2: specifies the minimum requirements for firefighting clothing for risks encountered in fighting fires and rescue from fire in structures.
The distinction between Level 1 and Level 2 clothing is restricted to the requirements for heat and flame (X1 or X2 - Heat and Flame). These levels of protection can be reached by a single garment or a combination of separate garments.
Additional marking provides two grades of protection for Y (protection against water penetration) and Z (water vapour resistance). It is essential that these performance grades are indicated on the marking of the clothing and explained in the instructions for use.
This document does not cover protective clothing for wildland firefighting, specialized firefighting in a high amount of radiant heat where reflective clothing is required and/or advanced technical rescue operations dealing with hazardous chemicals, working with chainsaws and water and rope rescue.
This document does not cover protection for the head, hands and feet or specific protection against other hazards e.g. chemical, biological, radiological and electrical hazards. These aspects may be covered in other European Standards.
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This document specifies a method for the determination of the gross heat of combustion (QPCS) of products at constant volume in a bomb calorimeter.
This method is intended to be applied to solid products.
NOTE Liquids can be tested with similar equipment and using conditions described in ASTM D240[1], as described in IEC 61039[2] using ISO 1928[3] test equipment.
Annex A specifies the calculation of the net heat of combustion, QPCI, when required.
Information on the precision of the test method is given in Annex B.
- Standard37 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard for a single series of flanges specifies requirements for circular steel flanges in PN designations PN 2,5 to PN 400 and nominal sizes from DN 10 to DN 4000.
This European Standard specifies the flange types and their facings, dimensions, tolerances, threading, bolt sizes, flange jointing face surface finish, marking, materials, pressure/ temperature ratings and approximate flange masses.
For the purpose of this European Standard, "flanges" include also lapped ends and collars.
This European Standard applies to flanges manufactured in accordance with the methods described in Table 1.
Non-gasketed pipe joints are outside the scope of this European Standard.
- Standard148 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This document provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits, as well as guidance on the evaluation of competence of individuals involved in the audit process. These activities include the individual(s) managing the audit programme, auditors and audit teams.
It is applicable to all organizations that need to plan and conduct internal or external audits of management systems or manage an audit programme.
The application of this document to other types of audits is possible, provided that special consideration is given to the specific competence needed.
- Standard56 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
- Standard – translation81 pagesSlovenian and English languagee-Library read for1 day
This document specifies a method for the determination of the gross heat of combustion (QPCS) of products at constant volume in a bomb calorimeter.
This method is intended to be applied to solid products.
NOTE Liquids can be tested with similar equipment and using conditions described in ASTM D240[1], as described in IEC 61039[2] using ISO 1928[3] test equipment.
Annex A specifies the calculation of the net heat of combustion, QPCI, when required.
Information on the precision of the test method is given in Annex B.
- Standard37 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard for a single series of flanges specifies requirements for circular steel flanges in PN designations PN 2,5 to PN 400 and nominal sizes from DN 10 to DN 4000.
This European Standard specifies the flange types and their facings, dimensions, tolerances, threading, bolt sizes, flange jointing face surface finish, marking, materials, pressure/ temperature ratings and approximate flange masses.
For the purpose of this European Standard, "flanges" include also lapped ends and collars.
This European Standard applies to flanges manufactured in accordance with the methods described in Table 1.
Non-gasketed pipe joints are outside the scope of this European Standard.
- Standard148 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of laboratories.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is applicable to all organizations performing laboratory activities, regardless of the number of personnel.
Laboratory customers, regulatory authorities, organizations and schemes using peer-assessment, accreditation bodies, and others use ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in confirming or recognizing the competence of laboratories.
- Standard39 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
- Standard – translation51 pagesSlovenian and English languagee-Library read for1 day
TC - Addition of information in European Foreword
- Corrigendum2 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
TC - Addition of information in European Foreword
- Corrigendum2 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 3691-5:2014 gives safety requirements and the means for their verification for the following types of pedestrian-propelled trucks, equipped with load-handling devices for normal industrial duties, e.g. fork arms and platforms, or integrated attachments for special applications: pedestrian-propelled straddle stackers, pallet stackers, industrial trucks with capacities not exceeding 1 000 kg with manual or electrical battery-powered lifting, low-lift pallet trucks with lift height up to 300 mm and rated capacity up to 2 300 kg, scissor-lift pallet trucks with lift heights up to 1 000 mm or rated capacity up to 1 000 kg with manual or electrical battery-powered lifting. It is applicable to trucks provided with either manual or electrical battery-powered lifting, operating on smooth, level, hard surfaces.
- Standard42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 3691-5:2014 gives safety requirements and the means for their verification for the following types of pedestrian-propelled trucks, equipped with load-handling devices for normal industrial duties, e.g. fork arms and platforms, or integrated attachments for special applications: pedestrian-propelled straddle stackers, pallet stackers, industrial trucks with capacities not exceeding 1 000 kg with manual or electrical battery-powered lifting, low-lift pallet trucks with lift height up to 300 mm and rated capacity up to 2 300 kg, scissor-lift pallet trucks with lift heights up to 1 000 mm or rated capacity up to 1 000 kg with manual or electrical battery-powered lifting. It is applicable to trucks provided with either manual or electrical battery-powered lifting, operating on smooth, level, hard surfaces.
- Standard42 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Specifies EMC and updates software and other requirements.
- Amendment25 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
ISO 17491-3:2008 specifies a test method for determining the resistance of protective clothing against penetration by a jet of liquid.
ISO 17491-3:2008 is applicable to clothing with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing and, if applicable, between the clothing and other items of personal protective equipment worn with it.
ISO 17491-3:2008 does not address chemical permeation resistance of the clothing materials, which is specified in other standards.
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ISO 17491-3:2008 specifies a test method for determining the resistance of protective clothing against penetration by a jet of liquid.
ISO 17491-3:2008 is applicable to clothing with liquid-tight connections between different parts of the clothing and, if applicable, between the clothing and other items of personal protective equipment worn with it.
ISO 17491-3:2008 does not address chemical permeation resistance of the clothing materials, which is specified in other standards.
- Standard14 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for firefighters' helmets protecting the upper head mainly against the effects of impact, penetration and heat and flame, whilst firefighting in buildings and other structures.
- Standard40 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
- Standard – translation41 pagesSlovenian languagee-Library read for1 day
This standard specifies the characteristics, performance requirements and test methods for portable fire extinguishers.
Reference to the suitability of an extinguisher for use on gaseous fires (class C fires) are at the manufacturer’s discretion, but are applied only to powder type extinguishers which have gained a class B or class A and class B rating.
Suitability of extinguishers for use on class D fires (fires involving flammable metals) is outside the scope of this standard in respect of test fires. However, extinguishers claiming class D suitability are covered in all other respects by the requirements in this standard for powder extinguishers.
It is considered hazardous for powder and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers to be used on Class F fires. For this reason powder and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are excluded for conformance with regard to Class F in this European Standard.
NOTE The extinction of a metal fire presents a situation so specific (in terms of the metal itself, its form, the configuration of the fire etc.) that it is not possible to define a representative standard fire for the purposes of testing. The efficiency of extinguishers on class D fires needs to be established on a case by case basis.
- Standard52 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies minimum requirements for firefighters' helmets protecting the upper head mainly against the effects of impact, penetration and heat and flame, whilst firefighting in buildings and other structures.
- Standard40 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
- Standard – translation41 pagesSlovenian languagee-Library read for1 day
This standard specifies the characteristics, performance requirements and test methods for portable fire extinguishers.
Reference to the suitability of an extinguisher for use on gaseous fires (class C fires) are at the manufacturer’s discretion, but are applied only to powder type extinguishers which have gained a class B or class A and class B rating.
Suitability of extinguishers for use on class D fires (fires involving flammable metals) is outside the scope of this standard in respect of test fires. However, extinguishers claiming class D suitability are covered in all other respects by the requirements in this standard for powder extinguishers.
It is considered hazardous for powder and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers to be used on Class F fires. For this reason powder and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are excluded for conformance with regard to Class F in this European Standard.
NOTE The extinction of a metal fire presents a situation so specific (in terms of the metal itself, its form, the configuration of the fire etc.) that it is not possible to define a representative standard fire for the purposes of testing. The efficiency of extinguishers on class D fires needs to be established on a case by case basis.
- Standard52 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
DOW = 2007-12-31 (SV on 2005-11-24)
- Amendment40 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard considers requirements for the protection of the whole body including head, hands and feet. Clothing for head and feet according to this European Standard, however, may only provide sufficient protection when worn together with such basic PPE specified in the relevant standards as noted in paragraphs 4.2 and 4.4 of this European Standard.
This European Standard specifies test methods and minimum performance requirements for reflective protective clothing used in specialised fire-fighting.
This clothing provides protection against flame lick and intense radiant heat and is worn for short periods only, to enable the fire-fighter to enter specific high-risk fire-fighting and fire rescue situations which also require the use of breathing apparatus.
This European Standard only covers protective clothing that relies upon the ability of the outer material to reflect intense radiant heat. This type of reflective clothing may also be used for industrial applications involving high levels of radiant heat.
The reflective clothing specified in this European Standard is not covered in EN 469.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard considers requirements for the protection of the whole body including head, hands and feet. Clothing for head and feet according to this European Standard, however, may only provide sufficient protection when worn together with such basic PPE specified in the relevant standards as noted in paragraphs 4.2 and 4.4 of this European Standard.
This European Standard specifies test methods and minimum performance requirements for reflective protective clothing used in specialised fire-fighting.
This clothing provides protection against flame lick and intense radiant heat and is worn for short periods only, to enable the fire-fighter to enter specific high-risk fire-fighting and fire rescue situations which also require the use of breathing apparatus.
This European Standard only covers protective clothing that relies upon the ability of the outer material to reflect intense radiant heat. This type of reflective clothing may also be used for industrial applications involving high levels of radiant heat.
The reflective clothing specified in this European Standard is not covered in EN 469.
- Standard29 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
To produce the Harmonization annex ZA.
- Amendment13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard applies to navigation lights on inland navigation and sea-going vessels.
- Standard35 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
BSI - Translation errors
- Corrigendum3 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
DOW = 2007-12-31 (SV on 2005-11-24)
- Amendment40 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
BSI - Translation errors
- Corrigendum3 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies minimum performance requirements for self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask used as respiratory protective devices, except escape apparatus and diving apparatus.
Such equipment is intended for use in work situations where the risk on over pressurisation of the pressure vessels with their valves due to hot environmental conditions is low.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
- Standard41 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies minimum performance requirements for self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with full face mask used as respiratory protective devices, except escape apparatus and diving apparatus.
Such equipment is intended for use in work situations where the risk on over pressurisation of the pressure vessels with their valves due to hot environmental conditions is low.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
- Standard41 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Specifies EMC and updates software and other requirements.
- Amendment25 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
To produce the Harmonization annex ZA.
- Amendment13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
To produce the Harmonization annex ZA.
- Amendment13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
To produce the Harmonization annex ZA.
- Amendment10 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
To produce the Harmonization annex ZA.
- Amendment13 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard applies to navigation lights on inland navigation and sea-going vessels.
- Standard35 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for point-type, resettable flame detectors that operate using radiation from a flame for use in fire detection systems installed in buildings.
This standard does not cover flame detectors working on different principles from those described in this standard (although the standard may be used as guidance in assessing such products).
- Standard38 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This Technical Report provides additional information on the requirements of the European Standard EN 54-2: 1997, in order to avoid misinterpretations of the clauses and to improve the understanding of the requirements of the standard.
The interpretations are produced in the form of a table where in the first column the clauses of EN 54-2:1997 are listed for which an interpretation is considered necessary. In the second column the subject and in the third column the interpretation is given.
This Technical Report does not include additional requirements and should only be used in connection with EN 54-2: 1997. This Technical report is not a stand-alone document.
- Technical report10 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the requirements and methods of test for manual call points in fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. It takes into account indoor and outdoor conditions, the appearance and operation of the manual call points for type A "direct operation" and type B "indirect operation" and covers those which are simple mechanical switches, those which are fitted with simple electronic components (e.g. resistors, diodes) and those which contain active electronic components and which work with the control panels for signalling and identifying, for example, an address or location.
This European standard does not cover manual call points for special applications, for example manual call points that are intrinsically safe or for use in hazardous conditions, if such applications require additional or other requirements or tests than those given in this standard.
- Standard40 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This Technical Report provides additional information on the requirements of the European Standard EN 54-2: 1997, in order to avoid misinterpretations of the clauses and to improve the understanding of the requirements of the standard.
The interpretations are produced in the form of a table where in the first column the clauses of EN 54-2:1997 are listed for which an interpretation is considered necessary. In the second column the subject and in the third column the interpretation is given.
This Technical Report does not include additional requirements and should only be used in connection with EN 54-2: 1997. This Technical report is not a stand-alone document.
- Technical report10 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
To produce the Harmonization annex ZA.
- Amendment10 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods and performance criteria for point-type, resettable flame detectors that operate using radiation from a flame for use in fire detection systems installed in buildings.
This standard does not cover flame detectors working on different principles from those described in this standard (although the standard may be used as guidance in assessing such products).
- Standard38 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies the requirements and methods of test for manual call points in fire detection and fire alarm systems in and around buildings. It takes into account indoor and outdoor conditions, the appearance and operation of the manual call points for type A "direct operation" and type B "indirect operation" and covers those which are simple mechanical switches, those which are fitted with simple electronic components (e.g. resistors, diodes) and those which contain active electronic components and which work with the control panels for signalling and identifying, for example, an address or location.
This European standard does not cover manual call points for special applications, for example manual call points that are intrinsically safe or for use in hazardous conditions, if such applications require additional or other requirements or tests than those given in this standard.
- Standard40 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
2014-03-28 GVN : standard to be withdrawn when revision is published at ISO (ISO ID 66059) in accordance with resolution BT 65/2007.
- Standard9 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This standard specifies requirements, methods of test and performance criteria for power supply equipment of fire detection and fire alarm systems installed in buildings.
- Amendment with corrigendum35 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
TC - See historical background in the file
- Amendment with corrigendum65 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
2014-03-28 GVN : standard to be withdrawn when revision is published at ISO (ISO ID 66059) in accordance with resolution BT 65/2007.
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