ISO 23269-4:2010

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 23269-4
First edition
2010-10-15
Ships and marine technology —
Breathing apparatus for ships —
Part 4:
Self-contained breathing apparatus for
emergency escape required by the IMO
IBC and IGC Codes
Navires et technologie maritime — Appareils respiratoires pour
navires —
Partie 4: Appareils respiratoires autonomes pour issues de secours
exigés d'après les codes IBC et IGC de l'OMI

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ISO 2010
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1
2 Normative references.1
3 Terms and definitions .1
4 General design requirements.1
5 Environmental tests.1
6 Basic performance tests and requirements .2
6.1 General.2
6.2 Chemical resistance test of the eyepiece and transparent materials.2
6.3 Chemical resistance test of facepiece .2
7 Additional tests and requirements .2
7.1 Donning test.2
7.2 Practical performance test .3
8 Instructions for use .3
9 Marking.3
Bibliography.4

Foreword
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ISO 23269-4 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 8, Ships and marine technology, Subcommittee
SC 1, Lifesaving and fire protection.
ISO 23269 consists of the following parts, under the general title Ships and marine technology — Breathing
apparatus for ships:
⎯ Part 1: Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD) for shipboard use
⎯ Part 2: Breathing apparatus for shipboard firefighters
⎯ Part 3: Self-contained breathing apparatus (safety equipment) required by the IMO IBC and IGC Codes
⎯ Part 4: Self-contained breathing apparatus for emergency escape required by the IMO IBC and IGC
Codes
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