BS_8468-6.1-2020.pdf

BS8468-6.1:2020BSI Standards PublicationRespiratory protective devices for useagainst chemical,biological,radiologicaland nuclear(CBRN)agentsPart 6.1:Positive-pressure compressed air line equipment-Specificationbsi.BS8468-6.1:2020BRITISH STANDARDForewordPublishing informationThis part of BS 8468 is published by BSI Standards Limited,under licence from The British StandardsInstitution,and came into effect on 31 August 2020.It was prepared by Technical Committee PH/4,Respiratory protection.A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained onrequest to its committee manager.SupersessionThis part of BS 8468 supersedes BS 8468-6.1:2011,which is withdrawn.Relationship with other publicationsBS 8468 is published in the following parts:Part 1:Positive pressure,self-contained,open-circuit breathing apparatus-Specification;Part 2:Negative pressure,air purifying devices with full face mask-Specification;Part 3.1:Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus incorporating a hood forescape-Specification;Part 3.2:Air-purifying devices incorporating a hood for escape-Specification;Part 4:Powered air purifying respirators-Specification;Part 5:Combined and multi-functional apparatus-Specification;Part 6.1:Positive-pressure compressed air line equipment-Specification;Part 6.2:Constant flow compressed air line equipment-Specification;Part 7:Closed-circuit breathing apparatus-Specification;Part 8:Test methodsThis standard can be used in conjunction with BS 8467,which categorizes and specifies requirementsand test methods for personal protective ensembles against CBRN agents.Information about this documentThis is a full revision of the standard,and introduces the following principal changes:the test for permeation penetration has been moved to the new BS8468-8;andthe terms and definitions have been updated.This publication can be withdrawn,revised,partially superseded or superseded.Informationregarding the status of this publication can be found in the Standards Catalogue on the BSI website by contacting the Customer Services team.Where websites and webpages have been cited,they are provided for ease of reference and arecorrect at the time of publication.The location of a webpage or website,or its contents,cannotbe guaranteed.Use of this documentIt has been assumed in the preparation of this part of BS 8468 that the execution of its provisions willbe entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people,for whose use it has been produced.II THE BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION 2020-ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDBS8468-6.1:2020BRITISH STANDARDTHIS PAGE DELIBERATELY LEFT BLANK