EN 14435:2004
(Main)Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to be used with positive pressure only - Requirements, testing, marking
Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to be used with positive pressure only - Requirements, testing, marking
This document specifies minimum performance requirements for self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to be used with positive pressure only.
This document does not apply to escape apparatus, diving apparatus and apparatus used for fire fighting.
Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
Atemschutzgeräte - Behältergeräte mit Druckluft (Pressluftatmer) mit Halbmaske zum Gebrauch für Überdruck - Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung
Diese Europäische Norm legt Mindestanforderungen an Behältergeräte mit Druckluft mit Halbmaske nur zum Gebrauch für Überdruck fest.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Fluchtgeräte, Tauchgeräte und Geräte zur Brandbekämpfung.
Laborprüfungen und praktische Leistungsprüfungen sind zum Beurteilen der Übereinstimmung mit den Anforde-run-gen enthalten.
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Appareils de protection respiratoire isolants autonomes à circuit ouvert, à air comprimé avec un demi-masque conçus exclusivement pour une utilisation en pression positive - Exigences, essais, marquage
La présente Norme européenne fixe les spécifications minimales exigées des appareils de protection respiratoires autonomes à circuit ouvert, à air comprimé avec un demi-masque conçus exclusivement pour une utilisation en pression positive.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas aux appareils conçus pour l'évacuation, la plongée ou aux appareils de lutte contre l'incendie.
Elle contient des essais pratiques de performance et des essais en laboratoire pour s'assurer de la conformité avec les exigences.
Oprema za varovanje dihal – Samoreševalni avtonomni dihalni aparat na stisnjen zrak z odprtim krogotokom in polobrazno masko, načrtovan samo za uporabo pri nadtlaku – Zahteve, preskušanje, označevanje
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 03-Aug-2004
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 79 - Respiratory protective devices
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 79/SC 6 - Self-contained breathing apparatus
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Dec-2022
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2022
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 144-1:2018 - Respiratory protective devices - Gas cylinder valves - Part 1: Inlet connections - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 144-2:2018 - Respiratory protective devices - Gas cylinder valves - Part 2: Outlet connections - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 13274-5:2001 - Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 5: Climatic conditions - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14435:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to be used with positive pressure only - Requirements, testing, marking". This standard covers: This document specifies minimum performance requirements for self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to be used with positive pressure only. This document does not apply to escape apparatus, diving apparatus and apparatus used for fire fighting. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
This document specifies minimum performance requirements for self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to be used with positive pressure only. This document does not apply to escape apparatus, diving apparatus and apparatus used for fire fighting. Laboratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
EN 14435:2004 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 14435:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 140:1998, EN 144-1:2018, EN 144-2:2018, EN 837-1:1996, EN 13274-3:2001, EN ISO 16972:2020, EN 134:2024, EN 13274-4:2020, EN 13274-2:2019, EN 12021:2014, EN 13274-5:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14435:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC, 93/68/EEC, 93/95/EEC, 96/58/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. 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.Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to be used with positive pressure only - Requirements, testing, markingAppareils de protection respiratoire - Appareils de protection respiratoire isolants autonomes a circuit ouvert, a air comprimé avec un demi-masque conçus exclusivement pour une utilisation en pression positive - Exigences, essais, marquageAtemschutzgeräte - Behältergeräte mit Druckluft (Pressluftatmer) mit Halbmaske zum Gebrauch für Überdruck - Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung13.340.30Varovalne dihalne napraveRespiratory protective devicesICS:SIST EN 14435:2004enTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14435:200401-oktober-2004SIST EN 14435:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 14435
August 2004 ICS 13.340.30
English version
Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus with half mask designed to be used with positive pressure only - Requirements, testing, marking
Appareils de protection respiratoire - Appareils de protection respiratoire isolants autonomes à circuit ouvert, à air comprimé avec un demi-masque conçus exclusivement pour une utilisation en pression positive - Exigences, essais, marquage
Atemschutzgeräte - Behältergeräte mit Druckluft (Pressluftatmer) mit Halbmaske zum Gebrauch für Überdruck - Anforderungen, Prüfung, Kennzeichnung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 May 2004.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Marking.25 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives.26 Bibliography.27
EN 132, Respiratory protective devices - Definitions of terms and pictograms EN 134, Respiratory protective devices - Nomenclature of components EN 140:1998, Respiratory protective devices - Half masks and quarter masks - Requirements, testing, marking EN 144-1, Respiratory protective devices - Gas cylinder valves - Part 1: Thread connections for insert connector EN 144-2, Respiratory protective devices - Gas cylinder valves - Part 2: Outlet connections EN 837-1:1996, Pressure gauges - Part 1: Bourdon tube pressure gauges - Dimensions, metrology, requirements and testing EN 12021, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air for breathing apparatus EN 13274-2, Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 2: Practical performance tests EN 13274-3, Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 3: Determination of breathing resistance EN 13274-4, Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 4: Flame tests EN 13274-5, Respiratory protective devices - Methods of test - Part 5: Climatic conditions EN 50014, Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - General requirements EN 50020, Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Intrinsic safety "i" EN 61000-6-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part
6-2: Generic standards; Immunity for
industrial environments (IEC
61000-6-2:1999, modified) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 132 and EN 134 apply. 4 Description This apparatus typically comprises pressure vessel(s), body harness, lung governed demand valve, pressure indicator(s), warning device(s), connecting hoses and tubes and half masks. It may include a pressure reducer, pressure reducer safety valve, supplementary air supply, or other components and parts.
NOTE This will enable other test houses to duplicate the tests and assess the results thereof. Testing shall be done in accordance with 6.4.2 and 6.11. 5.11 Resistance to temperature and flammability 5.11.1 Temperature performance 5.11.1.1 General The apparatus shall operate trouble-free over the temperature range of –30 °C to 60 °C. Apparatus specifically designed for temperatures beyond these limits shall be tested and the temperature(s) shall be marked on the apparatus. Apparatus shall meet the breathing resistance requirements given in 5.11.1.2 and 5.11.1.3 at the extremes of the temperature range given. 5.11.1.2 Breathing resistance at low temperatures A positive pressure shall be maintained in the half mask. The exhalation resistance shall not exc
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