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Self-contained Breathing Apparatus Testing and Certification

Respiratory Protection: Certification of Self-contained Breathing Apparatus According to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425

In hazardous situations where the air is not breathable, reliable respiratory protection is indispensable. Self-contained breathing apparatus offers the required protection when conventional air-purifying equipment is no longer sufficient. DEKRA certifies self-contained breathing apparatus in accordance with the PPE Regulation.

Our Services for Self-contained Breathing Apparatus

In atmospheres where the air is not breathable, reliable respiratory protection is indispensable. Self-contained breathing apparatus is used as work equipment, rescue equipment and sports equipment in situations where air-purifying breathing apparatus does not offer adequate protection. DEKRA certifies self-contained breathing apparatus according to the PPE Regulation

DEKRA Tests and Certifies

  • Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus for escape according to EN 13794
  • Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) according to EN 137
  • Compressed air line breathing devices according to EN 14593-1, EN 14593-2 and EN 14594
  • Supplied air breathing apparatus with fresh air according to EN 138
  • Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus with compressed oxygen or compressed oxygen/nitrogen according to EN 145
  • Self-contained diving apparatus according to EN 250 and EN 13949
  • Self-contained closed-circuit diving apparatus according to EN 14143
  • Open-circuit diving apparatus according to EN 15333-1 and EN 15333-2
  • Breathing apparatus for use against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents according to BS 8468.
In addition, breathing apparatus is also tested for compliance with the following directives:
  • Respiratory protective devices for use against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents: Certification according to BS 8468.
  • vfdb Directive 0802: Selection of breathing apparatus for fire service deployment.
  • vfdb Directive 0803: Selection of self-contained diving apparatus with compressed air for fire service deployment.
  • ASG recommendations: Breathing apparatus for use in mining.

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