EN 343:2003
(Main)Protective clothing - Protection against rain
Protective clothing - Protection against rain
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods applicable to materials and seams of protective clothing against the influence of precipitation (e. g. rain, snowflakes), fog and ground humidity.
The testing of rain proofness of ready made garments is excluded in this standard at this time because a separate test method for such a property is currently being prepared.
Schutzkleidung - Schutz gegen Regen
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Materialien und Nähte von Schutzkleidung gegen den Einfluss von Niederschlag (z. B. Regen, Schneeflocken), Nebel und Bodenfeuchtigkeit fest.
Das Prüfen von wasserdichter Konfektionsbekleidung ist in dieser Norm ausgeschlossen, da zur Zeit eine separate Prüfmethode für dieses Merkmal erarbeitet wird.
Vêtements de protection - Protection contre la pluie
Varovalna obleka – Zaščita pred dežjem
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 26-Aug-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 28-Aug-2007
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 29-Aug-2007
- Completion Date
- 29-Aug-2007
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 343:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective clothing - Protection against rain". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods applicable to materials and seams of protective clothing against the influence of precipitation (e. g. rain, snowflakes), fog and ground humidity. The testing of rain proofness of ready made garments is excluded in this standard at this time because a separate test method for such a property is currently being prepared.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods applicable to materials and seams of protective clothing against the influence of precipitation (e. g. rain, snowflakes), fog and ground humidity. The testing of rain proofness of ready made garments is excluded in this standard at this time because a separate test method for such a property is currently being prepared.
EN 343:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 343:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ENV 343:1998, EN 343:2003+A1:2007, EN 343:2003/prA1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 343:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC, 93/68/EEC, 93/95/EEC, 96/58/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/10. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Protective clothing - Protection against rainVetements de protection - Protection contre la pluieSchutzkleidung - Schutz gegen RegenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 343:2003SIST EN 343:2003en13.340.10Varovalna oblekaProtective clothingICS:SIST ENV 343:19991DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 343:200301-november-2003
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 343August 2003ICS 13.340.10Supersedes ENV 343:1998English versionProtective clothing - Protection against rainVêtements de protection - Protection contre la pluieSchutzkleidung - Schutz gegen RegenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 July 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,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 343:2003 E
Recommendations for wearing time.13Annex B (informative)
Test device for one-sided exposure to fuel and oil.14Annex C (informative)
Some examples of textile laminates or thermal liners.15Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or otherprovisions of EU Directives.16Bibliography.17
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