Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B82: Testing requirement 
Date when the measure came into force
20 May 2003 
Publication where the measure is specified
Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus 
Country/Region applying the measure
South Africa 
The rationale of the measure
This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in
SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
3.3.4 Compressed-air line breathing apparatus shall comply with SABS EN 139:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line breathing apparatus for use with a full face mask, half mask or a mouthpiece assembly - Requirements, testing, marking, and with SABS EN 270:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line breathing apparatus incorporating a hood - Requirements, testing, marking. 
Reference of the measure
Regulation 3.3.4 
Measure also domestic
Yes 
Notes
Full details about the NTM will be entered once SABS EN 139:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line breathing apparatus for use with a full face mask, half mask or a mouthpiece assembly - Requirements, testing, marking, and
SABS EN 270:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line breathing apparatus incorporating a hood - Requirements, testing, marking are made available by the NTM Manager. 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
9020.00 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters. Yes Compressed-air line breathing apparatus    
Description
Compressed-air line breathing apparatus 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description
All countries