EN 250:2000
(Main)Respiratory equipment - Open-circuit self-contained compressed air diving apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard applies to self-contained open-circuit compressed air underwater breathing apparatus and their sub-assemblies. The object of the requirements and tests set out in this European Standard is to ensure a minimum level of safe operation for apparatus to a maximum depth of 50 m. Labo ratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 18-Jan-2000
- Withdrawal Date
- 08-Apr-2014
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 79 - Respiratory protective devices
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 79/SC 7 - Diving apparatus
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 09-Apr-2014
- Completion Date
- 09-Apr-2014
- Directive
- Not Harmonized89/686/EEC - Personal protective equipment (PPE)OJ Ref: C 159, C 46, C 91 OJ Date: 08-Jun-2000
Not Harmonized93/95/EEC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)OJ Ref: C, C 159, C 203, C 247, C 306 OJ Date: 08-Jun-2000
Not Harmonized96/58/EC - Personal protective equipment (Dir. 89/686/EEC amendment)OJ Ref: C, C 159 OJ Date: 08-Jun-2000
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 16-Apr-2014
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Refers
ISO 5145:1990 - Cylinder valve outlets for gases and gas mixtures — Selection and dimensioning - Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Refers
EN 144-1:2018 - Respiratory protective devices - Gas cylinder valves - Part 1: Inlet connections - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 250:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Respiratory equipment - Open-circuit self-contained compressed air diving apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to self-contained open-circuit compressed air underwater breathing apparatus and their sub-assemblies. The object of the requirements and tests set out in this European Standard is to ensure a minimum level of safe operation for apparatus to a maximum depth of 50 m. Labo ratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
This European Standard applies to self-contained open-circuit compressed air underwater breathing apparatus and their sub-assemblies. The object of the requirements and tests set out in this European Standard is to ensure a minimum level of safe operation for apparatus to a maximum depth of 50 m. Labo ratory and practical performance tests are included for the assessment of compliance with the requirements.
EN 250:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.30 - Respiratory protective devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 250:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 250:1993, EN 250:2014, ISO 12209-3:2000, ISO 12209-2:2000, ISO 5145:1990, ISO 263:1973, ISO 12209-1:2000, EN 144-1:2018, EN ISO 16972:2020, EN 148-1:2018, EN 148-2:1999, EN ISO 16276-2:2007, EN ISO 16276-1:2007, EN 148-3:1999, EN 12021:2014. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 250:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/686/EEC, 93/95/EEC, 96/58/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/7. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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