EN 404:1993

EN 404:1993 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Filter self-rescuer - Requirements, testing, marking". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies performance requirements, test methods and marking requirements for filtering devices designed for protection against carbon monoxide as respiratory protective devices for personal escape (in short: filter self-rescuer). Such devices are intended for use against carbon monoxide arising from fire or explosion underground. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements. This standard does not include requirements for training devices. However, when such devices are available care should be taken to ensure that only correct parts are fitted to the filter self-rescuer.

This European Standard specifies performance requirements, test methods and marking requirements for filtering devices designed for protection against carbon monoxide as respiratory protective devices for personal escape (in short: filter self-rescuer). Such devices are intended for use against carbon monoxide arising from fire or explosion underground. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements. This standard does not include requirements for training devices. However, when such devices are available care should be taken to ensure that only correct parts are fitted to the filter self-rescuer.

EN 404:1993 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.30 - Respiratory protective devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 404:1993 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 404:2005, EN 132:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 404:1993 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/7. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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