IS 10245 (Part 2) : 1994

(Reaffirmed 2006)
Edition 2.2
(2006-12)

Indian Standard
RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES —
SPECIFICATION
PART 2 OPEN CIRCUIT BREATHING APPARATUS

( First Revision )
(Incorporating Amendment Nos. 1 & 2)

UDC 614.894

© BIS 2007

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN , 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

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Industrial Safety Sectional Committee, CHD 008

FOREWORD
This Indian Standard (First Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the
draft finalized by the Industrial Safety Sectional Committee had been approved by the Chemical
Division Council.
This standard was first published in 1982. As breathing apparatus is one of the most important
life saving equipment the need was felt to standardize this equipment to ensure the quality of
production. Accordingly, the standard on breathing apparatus was issued in four parts. Part 1
dealing with closed circuit breathing apparatus, Part 2 dealing with open circuit breathing
apparatus, Part 3 dealing with fresh air hose and compressed air line and Part 4 dealing with
escape breathing apparatus. In view of the recent technological development, the concerned
committee decided to revise Part 2 of this standard and harmonize it with EN 137 : 1986
‘Respiratory protective devices: Self-contained open circuit compressed air breathing apparatus’
published by European Committee for Standardization.
It is recommended that reference should be made to IS 9623 : 1980 ‘Recommendation for the
selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices’ for guidance on the type of
respiration protection that should be provided for particular conditions. In addition, care should be
taken in the choice of breathing apparatus itself, where such equipment is to be used in very high
(60°C ± 3°C) or very low (– 30°C ± 3°C) ambient temperatures and the instructions provided by the
suppliers should be carefully noted.
Certain toxic substances which may occur in some atmospheres can be absorbed by the skin.
Where these do occur, respiratory protection alone is not sufficient and the whole body should be
protected.
In this revision, for requirements for thread connections, mouthpiece and full facepiece, relevant
Indian Standards have been referred to. The requirements for weight, frequency range of warning
device, resistance to breathing, resistance to temperature and method of test for practical
performance test have been modified in order to bring them in line with EN 137 : 1986.
The composition of the committee responsible for formulation of this standard is given at Annex D.
This edition 2.2 incorporates Amendment No. 1 (December 2002) and Amendment No. 2
(December 2006). Side bar indicates modification of the text as the result of incorporation of the
amendments.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with,
the final value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded
off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised )’. The number
of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified
value in this standard.
 IS 10245 (Part 2) : 1994

Indian Standard
RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES —
SPECIFICATION
PART 2 OPEN CIRCUIT BREATHING APPARATUS

( First Revision )
1 SCOPE IS No. Title
This standard prescribes requirements of
design, construction, performance and 14166 : 1994 Respiratory protective devices:
laboratory and practical tests for open circuit Full-face masks —
types of Breathing Apparatus. In these Specification
apparatus compressed air carried in
cylinder/cylinders is fed either via pressure 14170 : 1994 Respiratory protective devices:
reducer and lung governed demand valve or Mouthpiece assemblies —
lung governed demand valve connected to the Specification
facepiece to enable the wearer to breathe
Exhaled air passes through the non-return 3 TERMINOLOGY
valve to the atmosphere.
2 REFERENCES 3.1 For the purpose of this standard the
The following Indian Standards are the following definitions shall apply apart from
necessary adjuncts to this standard: those given in IS 8347 : 1977.

IS No. Title 3.1.1 Theoretical Duration/Nominal Working

Duration
3624 : 1987 Pressure and vacuum gauges
( second revision ) A period of time in minutes arrived at by
dividing the fully charged capacity of the
3933 : 1966 Colour identification of gas
cylinder in litre by 40 l/m (that is, assuming an
cylinders and related
airflow of 40 l/m). The reserve period is also
equipment intended for
included in the above calculation.
medical use
8347 : 1977 Glossary of terms relating to NOTE — The air consumption varies depending on the
respiratory protective devices nature of work, the users physical condition and
experience of using a breathing apparatus as well as
8457 : 1977 Tyre pressure gauge for actual task to be performed. An internationally accepted
method of calculating the theoretical duration is
automobile (pocket type) assumption of an average consumption of 40 l/min
9623 : 1980 Recommendation for the
selection, use and 3.1.2 Nominal Effective Duration
maintenance of respiratory
protective devices Theoretical duration plus a reserve period of at
least 10 minutes.
10245 Breathing apparatus: Part 3
(Part 3) : 1982 Fresh air hose and compressed NOTE — For marine use the storage capacity of the
air line breathing apparatus cylinder or cylinders attached to the apparatus and
carried by the wearer shall be at least 1 200 litres of free
14138 Respiratory protective devices: air.
(Part 1) : 1994 Threads for face-piece: Part 1
Standard thread connection — 3.1.3 Inhaled Air
Specification
The air breathed in by the wearer.
14138 Respiratory protective devices:
(Part 2) : 1994 Threads for face-piece; Part 2 3.1.4 Exhaled Air
Centre thread connection —
Specification The air breathed out by the wearer.

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4 TYPES durability and resistance to deterioration by

Open circuit breathing apparatus are classified heat or by contact with sea water or mine
according to the effective air volume at a water. Such materials shall be antistatic and
pressure of 1 bar absolute at a temperature of fire resistant as far as practicable.
20°C in the following types: 5.2.2 Exposed parts excluding cylinders, that
a) Type 1 — 600 litres Min is, those which may be subjected to impact
during practical performance tests shall not be
b) Type 2 — 800 litres Min made of magnesium, titanium, aluminium or
c) Type 3 — 1 200 litres Min alloys containing such proportions of these
metals which on impact, give rise to frictional
d) Type 4 — 1 600 litres Min sparks capable of igniting flammable gas
e) Type 5 — 2 000 litres Min mixtures.

5 REQUIREMENTS Any cylinder making use of such materials

shall be protected so that when tested for
5.1 Design impact and scraping, no metal shall be exposed.
5.1.1 Open-circuit compressed air breathing 5.2.3 Materials that may come into contact
apparatus is designed and constructed to with the skin shall be non-staining, soft, pliable
enable the wearer to breathe air on demand and shall not contain known dermatitic
from a high pressure air cylinder (or cylinders) substances.
either via pressure reducer and a lung
governed demand valve or a lung governed 5.2.4 Connections ( Couplings )
demand valve connected to the facepiece. The
The design and construction of the apparatus
exhaled air passes without re-circulation from
shall permit its component parts to be readily
the facepiece via the exhalation valve to the
separated for cleaning, examination and
atmosphere.
testing. The couplings required to achieve this
5.1.2 The apparatus shall be sufficiently robust shall be readily connected and secured, where
to withstand the rough usage it is likely to possible by hand. Any means for sealing used
receive in service and designed so that it will shall be retained in position when the joints
continue to function satisfactorily while and couplings are disconnected during normal
temporarily, accidentally submerged in water maintenance.
at a maximum depth of one metre and
thereafter until the air in the cylinder is 5.2.5 Adjustable Parts
exhausted. All parts requiring manipulation by wearer
The apparatus is not designed for prolonged shall be readily accessible and easily
use under water. distinguishable from one another by touch. All
adjustable parts and controls shall be so
5.1.3 The apparatus shall be so designed that constructed that their adjustment is not liable
no parts or sharp edges are likely to be caught to accidental alteration during use.
on projections in narrow passages.
5.1.4 The apparatus shall be so designed that 5.2.6 Air Line Connection
the wearer can remove it and while still If an air line is to be used with this type of
wearing the facepiece, continue to breathe air apparatus, the apparatus shall be provided
from the apparatus. with a suitable, leak-tight non-return valve and
5.1.5 The apparatus shall be designed to ensure connection and the apparatus shall satisfy the
its full function in any orientation. requirements given in IS 10245 (Part 3) : 1982.
5.1.6 The main valve(s) of the air cylinder(s) 5.2.7 Face Connector
shall be arranged so, that the wearer can
operate them while wearing the apparatus. The connection between the facepiece and the
apparatus may be achieved by a permanent or
5.1.7 The apparatus shall be so designed and special type of connection or by a screw thread
constructed as to prevent ingress of the connection. If a screw thread connection is used
external atmosphere within the limit set out in then the connection CAT for negative pressure
this standard. apparatus according to IS 14138 (Part 1) : 1994
5.2 Materials/Components or IS 14138 (Part 2) : 1994 shall be used. If any
other thread is used, it shall not be possible to
5.2.1 All the materials used in the construction connect it to the standard thread connection CA
shall have adequate mechanical strength, or CAT of the documents mentioned above. The

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standard thread CA or CAT shall not be used 5.2.11.2 High pressure tubes and couplings
for apparatus with positive pressure. shall be capable of withstanding a test pressure
5.2.8 Facepiece of twice the maximum designed working
pressure. It shall not be possible to fit a low
Only a full face mask or a mouthpiece pressure tube or hose into a higher pressure
conforming to IS 14166 : 1994 or IS 14170 : part of the circuit.
1994 respectively shall be used.
5.2.11.3 Tubes for the demand valve
5.2.9 Head Harness (connections included) shall withstand for at
5.2.9.1 The head harness shall hold the least 15 min twice the operating pressure of
facepiece firmly and comfortably in position. It pressure reducer safety valve or at least 30 bar
shall be simply fitted and adjusted and shall be whichever is higher.
capable of ready cleaning and decontamination.
Any fabric used in the construction of a head 5.2.11.4 For testing the ductility of a
harness shall be resistant to shrinkage and corrugated hose it shall be suspended.
shall not have known effect of any irritation to Its length (without couplings) shall be
the skin of the wearer. measured (a).
5.2.9.2 The head harness shall be adjustable Afterwards a force of 10 N shall be applied to
and, if consisting only of straps, these shall be the hose for a period of 5 minutes and the
adjustable and not less than 19 mm (nominal) length is measured (b). The elongation (b–a) is
wide at the points in contact with the head, and calculated in percent.
designed so as to ensure that the wearer may 5.2.11.5 For testing the permanent axial linear
readjust the straps before each occasion of use. deformation of the corrugated hose it is
5.2.10 Body Harness submitted immediately after the ductility test
to a force of 10 N for 48 hours. After a recovery
The body harness shall be designed to allow the
user to don the apparatus quickly and easily period of 6 hours the length of the hose is
measured again (c). The permanent
without assistance and shall be adjustable.
deformation (c – a) is calculated in percent.
Buckles fitted to waist and shoulder harness
shall be so constructed that once adjusted they This test shall be repeated after a further 7
days.
will not slip. Any fabric used in the
construction of a body harness shall be 5.2.12 Lung Governed Demand Valve
resistant to shrinkage. Where the body harness
incorporates means for attachment of a lifeline, 5.2.12.1 Breathable air supply
the harness together with the snap hook shall The breathable air supply shall be at a flow
be capable of withstanding a drop test of 1 m rate of at least 300 l/min at all cylinder
when loaded with 75 kg. The harness shall be pressures above 20 bar and of at least 150 l/min
constructed such that when tested for practical at a cylinder pressure of 10 bar.
performance tests in accordance with the
method prescribed in Annex A the apparatus 5.2.12.2 Without positive pressure
shall be worn without avoidable discomfort and The negative pressure of the lung governed
the wearer shall show no undue sign of strain supply demand valve shall be between 0.5 mbar
attributable to wearing the apparatus and the and 3.5 mbar when tested using a continuous
apparatus shall impede the wearer as little as flow of 10 l/min from maximum filling pressure
possible when in crouched position or when down to 10 bar. A self-opening demand valve at
sitting in a confined space. negative pressure of less than 0.5 mbar shall
5.2.11 Flexible Hoses and Tubes not occur. At a flow rate of 300 l/min the
resistance shall not exceed 10 mbar at all
5.2.11.1 The hose may be extensible and pressures down to 20 bar.
compressable. Any flexible hose or tube
connected to the facepiece shall permit free The cylinder pressure and the negative
head movement and shall not restrict or close pressures shall be measured by precision
off the air supply under chin or arm pressure gauges. The air flow shall be measured by
during practical performance test carried out in flowmeter. Air flow shall be induced by a
accordance with the method prescribed in suitable device.
Annex A. The hose shall not collapse and
5.2.12.3 With positive pressure
temporary elongation shall be not less than 20
percent and the deformation of the hose shall This apparatus shall maintain a positive
be not more than 10 percent when tested in pressure in the cavity of the mask adjacent to
accordance with the method prescribed in the face seal up to a flow of 300 l/min at all
5.2.11.4 and 5.2.11.5. cylinder pressure above 20 bar.

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5.2.12.4 Supplementary supply The maximum diameter of the case shall not
The apparatus without positive pressure shall exceed 63 mm. The design of the gauge shall
be provided with a manually operated means of allow the recording of the indicated pressure
providing a supply of air at a flow of between 60 with 10 bar.
l/min and 300 l/min at all cylinder pressures
5.2.13.4 The pressure gauge ( see IS 3624 : 1966
above 50 bar independently of the normal
and IS 8457 : 1977 ) shall withstand pressure
operation of the demand valve. Apparatus with greater than the maximum cylinder pressure so
positive pressure may be provided with such a
that it will operate continuously and accurately
device.
without overstrain. The pressure gauge for use
5.2.13 Pressure Gauge with such apparatus shall be shock-resistant.
The apparatus shall be equipped with a reliable
5.2.14 Warning Device
pressure indicator which will record the
pressure in the cylinder on opening the valve or The apparatus shall have a suitable warning
valves to ensure that the individual or the device that operates when the cylinder
equalised contents are measured respectively. pressure drops to a predetermined level to
It should be so placed as to enable the wearer to warn the wearer. The warning device shall
read gas cylinder pressure conveniently. respond at the latest when only one-fifth of the
5.2.13.1 The pressure gauge should have a total breathing air volume is left (tolerance + 50
blow-out release. The blow-out release should l) but at least 200 l are still available. After
be so located that in the event of an explosion response of the warning device, the wearer
the fracture of the pressure element of the shall be able to continue to breathe with
gauge, the blast will be away from the front. difficulty. The functioning of the warning
The gauge window shall be made of a material device shall be tested using a breathing
of non-splintering glass or of clear plastic machine adjusted to 20 strokes/min and 1.5
material. The sliding indicator pin shall be l/stroke. If there is an audible warning device
secured against accidental blow out. the acoustic pressure level shall be a minimum
5.2.13.2 When pressure gauge and connection of 90 dB (A) as a continuous or intermittent
hose are removed from the apparatus, flow warning at the wearers ears. The frequency
shall not exceed 25 l/min at full cylinder range shall be between 2 000 Hz and 4 000 Hz.
pressure.
The air loss that might be caused by the
5.2.13.3 The pressure gauge shall be warning signal shall not exceed an average of
sufficiently robust to withstand rough usage. 5 l/min from response of signal to a pressure of
When the tube is protected by sheathing the 10 bar or not more than 50 l for those warning
enclosed space shall be vented to atmosphere. devices not operating continuously. The
The pressure gauge shall be resistant to dust duration of the warning at 90 dB (A) shall be at
and water and shall withstand immersion in least 15 sec for a continuous signal and 60 sec
water at a depth of one metre for 24 hours. for an intermittent signal.
After the test no water shall be visible in the
device. The pressure gauge shall be graduated 5.2.14.1 Testing of warning device
from the zero mark up to the value of at least
50 bar above the maximum falling pressure of The functioning of the warning device shall be
the cylinder. Table 1 shall apply regarding the tested using a breathing machine adjusted to
accuracy when reading at decreasing pressure 20 strokes/min and 1.5 l/stroke.
when compared with control manometer.
5.2.15 Cylinder and Main Valve( s )

Table 1 Accuracy of Pressure Gauge 5.2.15.1 The air cylinder shall comply with
Reading at Decreasing Pressure appropriate national regulations. The cylinder
shall be approved with respect to the
Sl No. Pressure Gauge Reading Accuracy appropriate filling pressure.
(1) (2) (3) 5.2.15.2 The design of the cylinder valve shall
be such as to ensure safe performance. The
i) 40 bar + 0 bar valve shall be so designed that the valve
– 5 bar
spindle cannot be completely unscrewed from
ii) 100 bar ± 10 bar the assembly during normal operation of the
iii) 200 bar ± 10 bar valve. The valve shall be designed so that it
iv) 300 bar ± 10 bar cannot be closed inadvertantly by contact with
a surface by one of the following methods:

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a) The valve shall be designed so that a not exceed 18 kg. The cylinder used for
minimum two turns of the handwheel are compressed air shall have the approval of
required to open fully the valve. Chief Controller of Explosives, Nagpur. Colour
b) The valve shall be lockable in open of the cylinder shall be in accordance with
position. IS 3933 : 1966.
c) Apparatus fitted with more than 2 5.4 Condition of the Inhaled Air
cylinders may be fitted with individual
valve in the cylinder. 5.4.1 Carbon Dioxide Content
5.2.15.3 Cylinder valve connection ( valve When tested in accordance with Annex B the
outlet ) carbon dioxide content of the inhaled air
(including dead space effects) shall not exceed
It shall not be possible to connect apparatus
with a higher maximum filling pressure (e.g. 1.5 percent (by volume) during the nominal
effective duration of the apparatus.
300 bar) to an apparatus which is designed only
for a lower maximum filling pressure (e.g. 200 5.5 Cleaning and Decontamination
bar).
The design of the apparatus shall be such as to
5.2.16 Pressure Reducer facilitate cleaning. The material shall
Any adjustable medium pressure stage shall be withstand cleaning and decontamination
reliably secured against accidental alteration agents recommended by manufacturer. The
and adequately sealed so that any process shall be approved by testing authority.
unauthorized adjustment can be detected. A Testing is by visual inspection made by
pressure reducer safety valve shall be provided, responsible testing authority.
if the apparatus cannot take the full cylinder
pressure. If a pressure reducer safety valve is 5.6 Resistance to Breathing
incorporated, it shall be designed to operate Breathing resistance of the apparatus and its
within the manufacturers design parameters. connections shall be determined using a
At maximum operating pressure of the breathing machine with a sinusoidal
pressure reducer safety valve the apparatus characteristic adjusted to 25 strokes/min and 2
still has to permit breathing. The maximum l/strokes. A precision gauge shall be used.
pressure built up at the inlet of the lung
governed demand valve shall be such that the If necessary, the breathing resistance of the
wearer can continue breathing. Where demand tubing and dummy head shall be subtracted
valves open with medium pressure a pressure from the measured value to determine the
reducer safety valve need not be installed, breathing resistance of the apparatus.
provided the previous requirements are met. During the measurement the apparatus has to
For testing the performance of the pressure be in normal wearing position.
reducer safety valve, the highest leakage which
may occur during simulated malfunction of the 5.6.1 Inhalation Resistance
pressure reducer is used (broken lever, broken 5.6.1.1 Without positive pressure
spring, etc). The test shall be carried out at the
highest approved filling pressure of the The inhalation resistance of an apparatus
compressed air cylinder. without facepiece shall not exceed 4.5 mbar at
5.2.17 High Pressure Parts all cylinder pressures from full to 10 bar.
Where a lung governed demand valve is
Metallic high pressure tubes, valves and permanently attached to a full face mask the
coupling shall be capable of withstanding a test negative pressure shall not exceed 7 mbar.
pressure twice the maximum filling pressure or
50 percent of the maximum filling pressure. 5.6.1.2 With positive pressure
Non-metallic parts shall be capable of
The apparatus has to be designed in such a way
withstanding a test pressure twice the
that at a flow rate of 300 l/min a positive
maximum filling pressure of the cylinder.
pressure is maintained in a cavity of the mask
5.2.18 High and Low Pressure Connection adjacent to the face seal. The requirement shall
It shall not be possible to fit a low pressure tube be valid at all cylinder pressures above 20 bar.
or hose directly to a high pressure part of the 5.6.2 Exhalation Resistance
circuit.
5.3 Weight 5.6.2.1 Without positive pressure
The weight of the apparatus as ready for use The exhalation resistance of an apparatus with
with facepiece and fully charged cylinder shall facepiece shall not exceed 3.0 mbar.

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5.6.2.2 With positive pressure any other tests. Practical performance tests
shall be performed with at least two apparatus
The exhalation valve shall have an opening and four subjects.
resistance not exceeding 6 mbar, a resistance
not exceeding 7 mbar at a continuous flow of
160 l/min and a resistance not exceeding 10 6 INSTRUCTIONS
mbar at a continuous flow of 300 l/min.
6.1 Breathing apparatus manufactured in
The static pressure in the mask cavity (inner compliance with this standard shall be
mask if applicable) under conditions of accompanied by operating instructions for
equilibrium shall not exceed 5 mbar. maintenance and use which shall include
where appropriate:
5.7 Comfort
a) nominal working duration;
When tested in accordance with Annex A, the
b) guidance on fit of facepiece, and
apparatus shall be such that it is worn with
adjustment of face seal where relevant;
avoidable discomfort, that the wearers show no
undue sign of strain attributable to wearing the c) a warning that adequate protection may
apparatus, and that it impedes the wearers as not be provided by the apparatus in
little as possible when in a crouched position certain highly toxic atmospheres and that
nor when working in a confined space. guidance should be sought from IS 9623 :
1980 for the selection, use and
5.8 Resistance to Temperature maintenance of respiratory protective
devices;
5.8.1 Storage
d) a warning, that, allowance should be
Trouble free operation shall be ensured after made for the fact that it is likely that
storage at temperatures varying from – 30°C to faceseal fit will not be suitable for persons
+ 60°C when tested in accordance with wearing spectacles or having sideburns or
Annex C. Apparatus specially designed for beards; and
temperatures beyond these limits shall be
tested and marked accordingly. e) a warning that at very high work rates,
the pressure in the facepiece of positive
5.8.2 Performance pressure breathing apparatus may
become negative at peak inhalations.
The apparatus shall operate trouble-free over
the temperature range – 30°C to + 60°C when
tested in accordance with Annex C. Apparatus 7 MARKING
specially designed for temperatures beyond
these limits shall be tested and marked 7.1 Breathing apparatus manufactured in
accordingly. The supplier shall also provide compliance with this standard shall be marked
clear instruction along with the apparatus for with the following particulars.
such purpose.
7.2 Marking on the Facepiece
5.9 Protection Against Particulate Matter
a) Name, trade-mark or other means of
The component parts of the apparatus identification of the manufacturer;
supplying compressed air shall be reliably
protected against the penetration of particulate b) Size (if more than one size is available);
matter that may be contained in the and
compressed air.
c) Year and month of manufacture.
5.10 Practical Performance Test
7.3 Marking on the Apparatus
In addition to the machine tests described
above, the apparatus shall also undergo a) Name, trade-mark or other means of
practical performance tests under realistic identifying the manufacturer;
conditions. The general practical performance
tests as described in Annex A serves the b) Year and month of manufacture shall be
purpose of checking the apparatus for marked legibly on breathing tubes, mouth
imperfections that cannot be determined by piece, facepiece and diaphragm.

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ANNEX A
( Clauses 5.2.10, 5.2.11.1, 5.7 and 5.10 )
PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE TEST

A-1 TEST SUBJECTS regular rate of 6 km/h on a level course

(walking test) and the one in which two
A-1.1 Breathing apparatus is tested by test different subjects work in practical conditions
subjects who practise regularly with breathing (work simulation test). Each test is continuous,
apparatus and whose medical history is known without removal of the apparatus, for a period
to be satisfactory. They shall be medically equal to the working duration of the apparatus
examined immediately before the tests and or 30 minutes whichever is less.
certified fit to undertake the test procedure.
Each subject is suitably clothed. NOTE — If the audible warning device has not operated
during the 30 minute test period, the cylinder pressure
A-2 MEDICAL SUPERVISION shall be reduced manually to the audible warning
pressure range, to check the effectiveness of the latter,
which shall comply with the requirements of 5.2.14.
The tests shall be carried out under the
supervision of a registered medical A-4.3 Work Simulation Test
practitioner.
The apparatus is tested under condition which
A-3 PREPARATION OF APPARATUS TO can be expected during normal use. During this
BE TESTED test the following activities shall be done in
simulation of the practical use of the
The high pressure cylinder is purged with air apparatus. The test shall be completed within a
before being fully charged to the prescribed total working time of 30 min.
pressure. The apparatus is assembled, the
resistance to breathing is measured and the The sequence of activities is at the discretion of
apparatus is tested for leak tightness. The the test authority. The individual activities
cylinder pressure at the start of the test should shall be arranged so that sufficient time is left
correspond to the prescribed filling pressure. for the measurements prescribed:
A-4 TEST PROCEDURE a) 30 pulls on a work machine, each pull
being vertical from 1.8 m towards the
All tests shall be carried out at normal room ground on a mass of 25 kg, giving a total
temperature and test pressure and humidity work load of 13 500 N m.
shall be recorded.
b) Walking on the level with full headroom
A-4.1 Test Conditions (total distance 125 m).
All tests shall be carried out at room c) Walking on the level with headroom of 1.1
temperature and the test temperature and m to 1.5 m (total distance 200 m).
humidity shall be recorded. During the test the
apparatus will be subjectively assessed by the d) Crawling on the level with headroom of
wearer and the wearers comments on the less than 0.75 m (total distance 100 m).
following points shall be recorded after the test: e) Climbing up and down a ladder, passing
a) Harness comfort; once, in each direction through 460 mm
b) Security of fastenings and couplings; square opening (total vertical distance
20 m).
c) Accessibility of controls and pressure
gauge; f ) Crawling through a narrow section (4 m
d) Clarity of vision on the visor of the long) which is so low that the test subject
facemask; has to doff the apparatus and push it in
front of him or pull it behind him while
e) Supplementary supply (if fitted);
still breathing from the apparatus.
f ) Speech transmission;
g) Audible warning device; and g) Laying out of a fire hose of at least 15 m in
length and recoiling the same.
h) Any other comments reported by the
wearer on request. This test shall be continuous, without removal
A-4.2 Two kinds of tests are made, one in which of the apparatus, for an initial period of
two subjects wearing the apparatus walk at a approximately 15 min after which the subject

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shall have a rest period of 5 min during which The second section of the test of the apparatus
he can be medically assessed and allow time for shall then continue to give a complete working
the compressed air cylinder to be charged if the of 30 min. If the exercises have been completed
testing officer considers that there may be within a shorter period the remaining time is
insufficient air to complete the test. taken up with the subject walking at 6 km/h.

ANNEX B
( Clause 5.4.1 )
LABORATORY PERFORMANCE TEST

B-1 TEST EQUIPMENT machine is then operated at a minute volume of

50 litres (25 strokes/min and 2 litres/stroke)
B-1.1 A lung simulator machine designed to until the compressed air supply is exhausted
provide sinusoidal air flow. (20 bar). The test shall be repeated with the
same cooled apparatus, after having replaced
B-2 TEST PROCEDURE the empty cylinders by fully charged cylinders
previously stored at room temperature. During
B-2.1 The facepiece of the apparatus is this test, the inhalation resistance shall not
connected in an airtight manner to the exceed 10 m bar. For breathing apparatus with
breathing machine ‘exhales’ through the positive pressure, a positive pressure has to be
facepiece a 5 percent (by volume) carbon maintained in the cavity of the mask adjacent
dioxide/air mixture at ambient temperature to the face seal. The exhalation resistance of all
and ‘inhales’ through the facepiece of the types of apparatus shall not exceed 10 m bar.
apparatus. Tests are conducted at:
B-2.3 Test at High Temperature
a) a tidal volume of 2.0 litres of air with 20
respirations per minute (total inhalation
40 l/min); and The apparatus including air cylinder and
facepiece is stored in a chamber at a
b) a tidal volume of 2.5 litres of air with 32 temperature of 60 ± 3°C and at a relatively
respirations per minute (total inhalation humidity of 50 percent for 4 hours. The
80 l/min). apparatus is tested using a breathing air
machine. Subsequently, the apparatus is tested
In a separate test, the sinusoidal air flow is using a breathing machine at a minute volume
increased to 100 l/min for a period sufficient for of 50 litres (25 strokes/min, 2 litres/stroke)
an assessment to be made of the functioning of until the compressed air supply is exhausted
the apparatus at this flow. (20 bar). During this test, the inhalation
resistance shall not exceed 7 mbar. For
B-2.2 Test at Low Temperature breathing apparatus with positive pressure, a
positive pressure has to be maintained in the
The apparatus, including the compressed air cavity of the mask adjacent to the face seal. The
cylinder(s) and an approved facepiece is cooled exhalation resistance of an apparatus without
in ambient temperature of – 30 ± 3°C for 4 positive pressure shall not exceed 3 mbar. The
hours. Subsequently, the apparatus is exhalation resistance of an apparatus with
connected to a breathing machine placed positive pressure shall not exceed 7 mbar.
outside the cooling system. The breathing

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ANNEX C
( Clause 5.8.1 )
METHOD OF TEST FOR RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE

C-1 RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE The exhalation resistance of an apparatus

without positive pressure shall not exceed 3
C-1.1 Laboratory Tests with a Breathing mbar. The exhalation resistance of an
Machine apparatus with positive pressure shall not
exceed 7 mbar.
C-1.2 Tests at Low Temperature
C-1.4 Practical Performance Tests at
The apparatus, including the compressed air Different Temperatures
cylinder(s) and an approved facepiece shall be
according to IS 14170 : 1994 or IS 14166 : 1994, C-1.4.1 Tests at Low Temperature
and is cooled in an ambient temperature of (–
30 ± 3)°C for 4 hours. C-1.4.2 Preparation of Apparatus to be Tested
Two sets of apparatus, as ready for use, are
Subsequently, the apparatus is connected to a
breathing machine placed outside the cooling pre-cooled at a temperature of (– 30 ± 3)°C for a
period of 4 hours.
system. The breathing machine is then
operated at a minute volume of 50 litres (25 C-1.4.3 Test Procedure
strokes/min, 2 litres/stroke) until the
compressed air supply is exhausted (20 bar). Two warmly clothed subjects don the pre-cooled
apparatus in a cold chamber and perform work
The test shall be repeated with the same cooled in an ambient temperature of (– 15 ± 3)°C. The
apparatus, after having replaced the empty test is continuous without removal of the
cylinders by fully charged cylinders previously apparatus over a period of 30 minutes or at
stored at room temperature. least until the warning device starts to operate.
During this test, the inhalation resistance shall The work shall be equally devided between:
not exceed 10 mbar.
a) walking and crawling slowly;
For breathing apparatus with positive b) carrying and building with wooden blocks
pressure, a positive pressure has to be
or similar.
maintained in the cavity of the mask adjacent
to the face seal. At the end of the test, the resistance to
breathing is measured to determine whether
The exhalation resistance of all types of
there is any obstruction, and the apparatus is
apparatus shall not exceed 10 mbar. examined for malfunction due to the low
temperature.
C-1.3 Tests at High Temperature
C-1.4.4 Tests with Apparatus at Room
The apparatus including compressed air
Temperature
cylinder(s) (filling pressure: 100 bar) and an
approved facepiece conforming to IS 14166 : C-1.4.5 Preparation of Apparatus to be Tested
1994, is stored in a chamber at a temperature
of (60 ± 3)°C and a relative humidity of not Two sets of apparatus are prepared ready for
more than 50 percent for 4 hours. use and stored at room temperature (23 ± 2)°C
for at least 4 hours.
Subsequently, the apparatus is tested using a
breathing machine at a minute volume of 50 C-1.4.6 Test Procedure
litres (25 strokes/min, 2 litres/stroke) until the
compressed air supply is exhausted (20 bar). Two warmly clothed subjects don the apparatus
at room temperature (about 23°C) and enter a
During this test, the inhalation resistance shall cold chamber of at least (– 6 ± 2)°C. The same
not exceed 7 mbar. For breathing apparatus test programme to that described in C-1.4.3 is
with positive pressure, a positive pressure has carried out for a period of 30 minutes or at least
to be maintained in the cavity of the mask until the warning device starts to operate,
adjacent to the face seal. whichever is earlier.

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ANNEX D
( Foreword )
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION

Industrial Safety Sectional Committee, CHD 008

Chairman Representing
SHRI K. C. GUPTA National Safety Council, Bombay

Member
SHRI PREM BAWEJA Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bangalore
SHRI B. VIJAY KUMAR ( Alternate )
SHRI BHAGWATI PRASAD Employees State Insurance Corporation, Calcutta
SHRI SATISH CHANDER ( Alternate )
DR S. C. CHAWLA Directorate General of Technical Development, New Delhi
SHRI M. K. BANERJEE ( Alternate )
SHRI P. K. CHATTERJEE Defence Institute Fire Research, New Delhi
SHRI H. S. KAPRAWAN ( Alternate )
DIRECTOR (MINES SAFETY) Directorate General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad
SHRI A. K. RUDRA ( Alternate )
SHRI H. S. GAHLAUT Institute of Fire Engineers (India), New Delhi
SHRI B. R. MEHTA ( Alternate )
SHRI V. K. GOEL Central Boiler Board, New Delhi
SHRI M. L. AHUJA ( Alternate )
SHRI S. P. GOENKA Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India, Calcutta
SHRI N. DUTTA ( Alternate )
SHRI M. KANT Safety Appliances Manufacturers Association, Calcutta
SHRI KIRIT MARU ( Alternate )
DR J. MAHAPATRA Standing Committee on Safety for Steel Industries, Ranchi
SHRI M. K. MALHOTRA Directorate General Factory Advice Services and Labour Institute, Bombay
SHRI H. N. MIRASHI Factory Inspectorate, Government of Maharashtra, Bombay
DR H. MUKHERJEE Chief Controller of Explosives, Nagpur
SHRI C. M. SHARMA ( Alternate )
SHRI R. N. MUKHERJEE Central Mining Research Station, Dhanbad
SHRI A. BANARJEE ( Alternate )
SHRI S. K. MUKHERJI Standing Fire Advisory Council, New Delhi
SHRI A. K. GHOSH ( Alternate )
SHRI P. S. PRUTHI Indian Pesticide Association, New Delhi
SHRI SURESH KAPOOR ( Alternate )
SHRI P. RAJENDRAN Directorate General Civil Aviation (National Airport Authority), New Delhi
SHRI H. S. RAWAT ( Alternate )
SHRI A. RAMAMURTHY Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay
SHRI K. RAVICHANDRA Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Oil Industries Safety Directorate),
SHRI M. SHRIVASTVA ( Alternate ) New Delhi
SHRI A. J. REGO National Safety Council, Bombay
SHRI A. K. CHATTERJEE ( Alternate )
SHRI M. R. SAMPATH Indian Cotton Mills Federation, Bombay
SHRI O. N. DAGA ( Alternate )
SHRI SURENDRA KUMAR Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association, Calcutta
SHRI R. PARTHASARTHY ( Alternate )
REPRESENTATIVE Central Leather Research Institute, Madras
REPRESENTATIVE Confederation of Indian Industries, New Delhi
REPRESENTATIVE Indian Space Research Organization, Government of India (Department of
Space), Andhra Pradesh
REPRESENTATIVE National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad
DR R. K. SINGH, Director General, BIS ( Ex-officio Member )
Director (Chem)

Member Secretary
SHRI P. MUKHOPADHYAY
Joint Director (Chem), BIS

( Continued on page 11 )

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( Continued from page 10 )

Personal Protective Equipment (Respiratory) Subcommittee, CHD 008 : 01

Convener Representing
SHRI R. N. MUKHERJEE Central Mining Research Station, Dhanbad

Members
DR S. CHATTOPADHYAY Ministry of Defence (DGQA), New Delhi
SHRI K. K. DUTT ( Alternate )
SHRI S. K. DANGWAL Central Labour Institute, Bombay
SHRI M. H. FULEKAR ( Alternate )
SHRI A. N. INDURKAR Mines Safety Appliances, Calcutta
SHRI PRATAP NAIR ( Alternate )
SHRI S. K. MUKHERJEE Institute of Fire Engineers, New Delhi
SHRI B. R. MEHTA ( Alternate )
SHRI C. PERREIRA Joseph Leslie Drager Manufacturing, Bombay
SHRI DON RISHBERT ( Alternate )
SHRI S. SANYAL Coal India Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI J. N. SHARMA Indian Petrochemicals Limited, Vadodara
REPRESENTATIVE Directorate General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad

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