SIST EN 14175-2:2003
(Main)Fume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirements
Fume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirements
This part 2 of EN 14175 specifies safety and performance requirements and objectives for general purpose fume cupboards. In addition, dimensions and marking of general purpose fume cupboards are specified as well as requirements on the product manual to be supplied with fume cupboards.
Recommendations on the evaluation of conformity of general purpose fume cupboards with the requirements of this part 2 of EN 14175 are given in the informative annex A.
For terms and definitions of fume cupboards EN 14175-1 applies. For type testing of fume cupboards EN 14175-3 applies. For microbiological safety cabinets EN 12469 applies.
This part of EN 14175 does not address recirculatory filtration fume cupboards or fume cupboards for carrying out work on radioactive materials. For special purpose fume cupboards other requirements may apply.
Abzüge - Teil 2: Anforderungen an Sicherheit und Leistungsvermögen
Anwendungsbereich
Dieser Teil 2 der Europäischen Norm EN 14175 legt Anforderungen und Ziele für Sicherheit und Leistungs-vermögen von Allgebrauchsabzügen fest.
Dieser Teil von EN 14175 behandelt keine Begriffe und Maße von Abzügen, für die EN 14175-1 gilt. Dieser Teil von EN 14175 behandelt nicht die Baumusterprüfung von Abzügen, für die EN 14175-3 gilt. Dieser Teil von EN 14175 behandelt nicht mikrobiologische Sicherheitswerkbänke, für die EN 12469 gilt. Dieser Teil von EN 14175 gilt nicht für Absaugboxen mit Luftrückführung, oder für Abzüge, in denen Arbeiten mit radioaktiven Substanzen durchgeführt werden. Für Spezialabzüge können zusätzliche Anforderungen gelten.
Sorbonnes - Partie 2: Exigences de sécurité et de performances
La présente partie 2 de la Norme européenne EN 14175 spécifie les exigences de performance et de sécurité ainsi que les objectifs des sorbonnes à usage général. En outre, les dimensions et le marquage ainsi que les exigences des sorbonnes à usage général sont spécifiées dans le manuel du produit fourni avec les sorbonnes.
Des recommandations sur l'évaluation de la conformité des sorbonnes à usage général aux exigences de la présente partie 2 de l'EN 14175 sont indiquées dans l'annexe A informative.
Pour les termes et définitions des sorbonnes, l'EN 14175-1 s'applique. Pour les essais de type des sorbonnes, l'EN 14175-3 s'applique. Pour les postes de sécurité micro-biologiques, l'EN 12469 s'applique.
La présente partie de l'EN 14175 ne traite pas des sorbonnes à recirculation ou des sorbonnes utilisées pour réaliser des travaux sur des matériaux radioactifs. Dans le cas des sorbonnes utilisées pour des besoins spécifiques, d'autres exigences peuvent s'appliquer.
Fume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirements
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Sep-2003
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Oct-2003
- Due Date
- 01-Oct-2003
- Completion Date
- 01-Oct-2003
Relations
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Refers
SIST EN 13150:2002 - Workbenches for laboratories - Dimensions, safety requirements and test methods - 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
- Referred By
SIST EN 14175-7:2012 - Fume cupboards - Part 7: Fume cupboards for high heat and acidic load - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST-TS CEN/TS 17441:2020 - Laboratory installations - Ventilation systems in laboratories - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 14175-8:2022 - Fume cupboards - Part 8: Fume cupboards for work with radioactive materials - 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
Overview
SIST EN 14175-2:2003 is a European standard defining the essential safety and performance requirements for general purpose fume cupboards, often used in chemical laboratories. Developed by the Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo (SIST), this standard ensures that fume cupboards provide reliable operator protection against hazardous fumes and splashes. It outlines requirements for construction, materials, marking, dimensions, and product manuals, helping manufacturers deliver safe, compliant laboratory equipment.
Adherence to SIST EN 14175-2:2003 is vital for laboratories aiming to provide a safe working environment while complying with regulatory and industry best practices. The standard does not address recirculatory filtration fume cupboards or equipment specifically intended for radioactive materials.
Key Topics
- Safety and Performance Requirements: The standard establishes objectives for containment, airflow, sash design, and protection against splashes and implosions.
- Design and Construction: Specifies requirements for materials, structural integrity, work surfaces, baffles, and pressure relief features.
- Airflow Indicators: Mandates the inclusion of airflow monitoring to ensure ventilation systems function correctly, with visual and audible alarms for non-compliance.
- Dimensions and Markings: Sets out standardized sizes for workspaces and sash openings, as well as clear marking and labeling protocols for user safety.
- Product Manual: Requires manufacturers to supply comprehensive manuals covering installation, operation, safety precautions, maintenance, and spare parts.
- Conformity Evaluation: Provides recommendations for type testing and certification to confirm compliance with the standard.
Applications
Fume cupboards constructed according to SIST EN 14175-2:2003 are widely used in:
- Chemical Laboratories: Protecting personnel from exposure to hazardous fumes, vapors, and accidental spills during experimental work and chemical handling.
- Educational Institutions: Ensuring safe environments for students and staff in teaching laboratories.
- Research and Development Facilities: Supporting scientific discovery while maintaining strict safety standards.
- Industry and Quality Control: Facilitating safe testing and analysis in fields such as pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and material science.
Compliance with this standard helps organizations:
- Meet national and European regulatory requirements.
- Minimize health and safety risks.
- Facilitate clear product identification and safe operation.
- Standardize maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for laboratory equipment.
- Enhance laboratory sustainability by ensuring longevity and safety of capital equipment.
Related Standards
Several other standards complement SIST EN 14175-2:2003, ensuring robust, harmonized safety and performance across laboratory equipment:
- EN 14175-1: Specifies vocabulary and definitions for fume cupboards.
- EN 14175-3: Details type test methods for fume cupboards.
- EN 14175-4: Covers on-site test methods for installed units.
- EN 12469: Sets performance criteria for microbiological safety cabinets.
- EN 12600: Classifies flat glass impact resistance, relevant to glass components.
- EN 13150: Lays out dimensions, safety requirements, and test methods for laboratory workbenches.
- EN 60529 (IEC 60529): Defines degrees of protection (IP Codes) for enclosures.
- EN 13792: Specifies color coding for taps and valves in laboratories.
For effective implementation, laboratories and manufacturers should consult these related standards alongside SIST EN 14175-2:2003 to ensure comprehensive compliance and optimize safety and performance of laboratory fume cupboards.
Keywords: fume cupboard standard, laboratory safety, EN 14175-2, laboratory ventilation, chemical lab equipment, airflow indicator, safety compliance, laboratory furniture standards
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 14175-2:2003 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Fume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirements". This standard covers: This part 2 of EN 14175 specifies safety and performance requirements and objectives for general purpose fume cupboards. In addition, dimensions and marking of general purpose fume cupboards are specified as well as requirements on the product manual to be supplied with fume cupboards. Recommendations on the evaluation of conformity of general purpose fume cupboards with the requirements of this part 2 of EN 14175 are given in the informative annex A. For terms and definitions of fume cupboards EN 14175-1 applies. For type testing of fume cupboards EN 14175-3 applies. For microbiological safety cabinets EN 12469 applies. This part of EN 14175 does not address recirculatory filtration fume cupboards or fume cupboards for carrying out work on radioactive materials. For special purpose fume cupboards other requirements may apply.
This part 2 of EN 14175 specifies safety and performance requirements and objectives for general purpose fume cupboards. In addition, dimensions and marking of general purpose fume cupboards are specified as well as requirements on the product manual to be supplied with fume cupboards. Recommendations on the evaluation of conformity of general purpose fume cupboards with the requirements of this part 2 of EN 14175 are given in the informative annex A. For terms and definitions of fume cupboards EN 14175-1 applies. For type testing of fume cupboards EN 14175-3 applies. For microbiological safety cabinets EN 12469 applies. This part of EN 14175 does not address recirculatory filtration fume cupboards or fume cupboards for carrying out work on radioactive materials. For special purpose fume cupboards other requirements may apply.
SIST EN 14175-2:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.040.10 - Chemical laboratories. Laboratory equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 14175-2:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60529:1997, SIST EN 13150:2002, SIST EN 13792:2002, SIST EN ISO 12100:2011, SIST EN 14175-1:2003, SIST EN 12600:2004, SIST EN ISO 12543-1:2022, SIST EN 14175-7:2012, SIST-TS CEN/TS 17441:2020, SIST EN 14175-8:2022, SIST EN 14175-3:2019, SIST EN 17242:2026, SIST EN 14175-6:2006, SIST EN 14175-3:2004, SIST EN 14175-4:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Fume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirementsFume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirementsSorbonnes - Partie 2: Exigences de sécurité et de performancesAbzüge - Teil 2: Anforderungen an Sicherheit und Leistungsvermögen71.040.10Kemijski laboratoriji. Laboratorijska opremaChemical laboratories. Laboratory equipmentICS:SIST EN 14175-2:2003enTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14175-2:200301-oktober-2003SIST EN 14175-2:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14175-2May 2003ICS 71.040.10English versionFume cupboards - Part 2: Safety and performance requirementsSorbonnes - Partie 2: Exigences de sécurité et deperformancesAbzüge - Teil 2: Anforderungen an Sicherheit undLeistungsvermögenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 March 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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