Fume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirements

This part 2 of EN 14175 specifies safety and performance requirements and objectives for general purpose fume cupboards. In addition, dimensions and marking of general purpose fume cupboards are specified as well as requirements on the product manual to be supplied with fume cupboards.
Recommendations on the evaluation of conformity of general purpose fume cupboards with the requirements of this part 2 of EN 14175 are given in the informative annex A.
For terms and definitions of fume cupboards  EN 14175-1 applies. For  type testing of fume cupboards  EN 14175-3 applies. For microbiological safety cabinets EN 12469 applies.
This part of EN 14175 does not address recirculatory filtration fume cupboards or fume cupboards for carrying out work on radioactive materials. For special purpose fume cupboards  other requirements may apply.

Abzüge - Teil 2: Anforderungen an Sicherheit und Leistungsvermögen

Anwendungsbereich
Dieser Teil 2 der Europäischen Norm EN 14175 legt Anforderungen und Ziele für Sicherheit und Leistungs-vermögen von Allgebrauchsabzügen fest.
Dieser Teil von EN 14175 behandelt keine Begriffe und Maße von Abzügen, für die EN 14175-1 gilt. Dieser Teil von EN 14175 behandelt nicht die Baumusterprüfung von Abzügen, für die EN 14175-3 gilt. Dieser Teil von EN 14175 behandelt nicht mikrobiologische Sicherheitswerkbänke, für die EN 12469 gilt. Dieser Teil von EN 14175 gilt nicht für Absaugboxen mit Luftrückführung, oder für Abzüge, in denen Arbeiten mit radioaktiven Substanzen durchgeführt werden. Für Spezialabzüge können zusätzliche Anforderungen gelten.

Sorbonnes - Partie 2: Exigences de sécurité et de performances

La présente partie 2 de la Norme européenne EN 14175 spécifie les exigences de performance et de sécurité ainsi que les objectifs des sorbonnes à usage général. En outre, les dimensions et le marquage ainsi que les exigences des sorbonnes à usage général sont spécifiées dans le manuel du produit fourni avec les sorbonnes.
Des recommandations sur l'évaluation de la conformité des sorbonnes à usage général aux exigences de la présente partie 2 de l'EN 14175 sont indiquées dans l'annexe A informative.
Pour les termes et définitions des sorbonnes, l'EN 14175-1 s'applique. Pour les essais de type des sorbonnes, l'EN 14175-3 s'applique. Pour les postes de sécurité micro-biologiques, l'EN 12469 s'applique.
La présente partie de l'EN 14175 ne traite pas des sorbonnes à recirculation ou des sorbonnes utilisées pour réaliser des travaux sur des matériaux radioactifs. Dans le cas des sorbonnes utilisées pour des besoins spécifiques, d'autres exigences peuvent s'appliquer.

Fume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirements

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
06-May-2003
Withdrawal Date
06-Nov-2003
ICS
71.040.10 - Chemical laboratories. Laboratory equipment
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 332 - Laboratory equipment
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 332/WG 4 - Fume cupboards
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
18-Sep-2025
Completion Date
19-Nov-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 14175-2:2003 - Fume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirements

Overview

EN 14175-2:2003 (CEN) defines the safety and performance requirements and objectives for general-purpose fume cupboards used in chemical laboratories. The standard sets out essential design, material and marking obligations and requires a product manual to be supplied with each unit. It also provides informative guidance (Annex A) on conformity evaluation. The part excludes recirculatory filtration fume cupboards and those for handling radioactive materials; special-purpose cupboards may be subject to other rules.

Keywords: EN 14175-2:2003, fume cupboards, laboratory safety, sash, airflow, operator protection

Key Topics

  • Scope and purpose

    • Specifies safety and performance objectives for general-purpose fume cupboards and minimum requirements for dimensions, marking and documentation.
    • Refers to EN 14175-1 for vocabulary and EN 14175-3 for type testing.

  • Dimensions and modular design

    • Overall width shall be a multiple of 100 mm; preferred widths include 1200 mm and 1500 mm.
    • Overall depth is specified between 600 mm and 1200 mm.
    • Height of work surface options and tolerances are addressed; customized dimensions may be agreed between customer and manufacturer.

  • Materials and glass components

    • Materials must withstand expected mechanical, chemical and thermal stresses and should not be easily combustible.
    • Glass components and sashes that are within reach or less than 900 mm above the floor must meet EN 12600 classifications or use equivalent laminated/toughened glass per EN ISO 12543-1; suitable plastics may also be used for sashes.

  • Sash and operator protection

    • Sashes must be transparent and provide protection against splashes and flying particles.
    • Operational sash opening is variable; preferably limited to 500 mm and in no case to exceed 600 mm (except for walk-in/low-level types).
    • Sash stops, audible/visual sash alarms and safe suspension are required. Powered sashes must be overrideable and include obstruction detection.

  • Airflow and indicators

    • An airflow indicator is required to show correct functioning before use and should allow easy checking/self-check.
    • Indicators must monitor extract air (and make-up/auxiliary air where applicable) and provide audible/visual alarms.

Applications

  • Use as a conformity and procurement reference for laboratory managers, facility designers and manufacturers of general-purpose fume cupboards.
  • Basis for type testing, on-site testing and acceptance procedures to ensure operator protection, containment performance and regulatory compliance.

Related Standards

  • EN 14175-1: Vocabulary for fume cupboards
  • EN 14175-3: Type test methods (prEN referenced)
  • EN 12469: Microbiological safety cabinets (where applicable)
  • EN 13150, EN 12600, EN ISO 12543-1, EN 292-1/2: Normative references cited for materials, glass and safety principles

This summary highlights the practical requirements of EN 14175-2:2003 for improved laboratory safety, consistent manufacture and clear conformity evaluation of general-purpose fume cupboards.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 14175-2:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Fume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirements". This standard covers: This part 2 of EN 14175 specifies safety and performance requirements and objectives for general purpose fume cupboards. In addition, dimensions and marking of general purpose fume cupboards are specified as well as requirements on the product manual to be supplied with fume cupboards. Recommendations on the evaluation of conformity of general purpose fume cupboards with the requirements of this part 2 of EN 14175 are given in the informative annex A. For terms and definitions of fume cupboards EN 14175-1 applies. For type testing of fume cupboards EN 14175-3 applies. For microbiological safety cabinets EN 12469 applies. This part of EN 14175 does not address recirculatory filtration fume cupboards or fume cupboards for carrying out work on radioactive materials. For special purpose fume cupboards other requirements may apply.

This part 2 of EN 14175 specifies safety and performance requirements and objectives for general purpose fume cupboards. In addition, dimensions and marking of general purpose fume cupboards are specified as well as requirements on the product manual to be supplied with fume cupboards. Recommendations on the evaluation of conformity of general purpose fume cupboards with the requirements of this part 2 of EN 14175 are given in the informative annex A. For terms and definitions of fume cupboards EN 14175-1 applies. For type testing of fume cupboards EN 14175-3 applies. For microbiological safety cabinets EN 12469 applies. This part of EN 14175 does not address recirculatory filtration fume cupboards or fume cupboards for carrying out work on radioactive materials. For special purpose fume cupboards other requirements may apply.

EN 14175-2:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.040.10 - Chemical laboratories. Laboratory equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Fume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirementsFume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirementsSorbonnes - Partie 2: Exigences de sécurité et de performancesAbzüge - Teil 2: Anforderungen an Sicherheit und Leistungsvermögen71.040.10Kemijski laboratoriji. Laboratorijska opremaChemical laboratories. Laboratory equipmentICS:SIST EN 14175-2:2003enTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14175-2:200301-oktober-2003SIST EN 14175-2:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14175-2May 2003ICS 71.040.10English versionFume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirementsSorbonnes - Partie 2: Exigences de sécurité et deperformancesAbzüge - Teil 2: Anforderungen an Sicherheit undLeistungsvermögenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 March 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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