GB21976.7-2012
Escape apparatus for building fire - Part 7: Filtering respiratory protective devices for self-rescue from fire
建筑火灾逃生避难器材 第7部分：过滤式消防自救呼吸器
GB 21976.7-2012 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Escape apparatus for building fire - Part 7: Filtering respiratory protective devices for self-rescue from fire. It appears in the Construction compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jun 1, 2013.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to disposable filtering respiratory protective devices used for self-rescue during building fires, specifically in environments where the oxygen concentration is not less than 17%. It covers the types, models, technical requirements, and testing methods for these devices. It is mandatory for manufacturers producing fire escape equipment for the Chinese market. The standard references EN 403:2004 and other national standards like GB 2626-2006.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies comprehensive requirements for filtering respiratory protective devices, including structural integrity, material properties, and protective performance. Key technical parameters include wearing weight, material flame retardancy, and resistance to mechanical collision and environmental changes. For protective performance, it sets strict limits on carbon monoxide penetration concentration, inhalation temperature, and breathing resistance. It also mandates a minimum smoke filtration efficiency and specific requirements for the protective hood, such as leakage coefficients, field of vision, and light transmittance. Additionally, the standard requires the device to maintain mechanical structural integrity under high carbon monoxide concentrations and specifies minimum connection strength between the filter and hood. Manufacturers must ensure the device is easy to wear and does not impede the user's movement during escape.
Testing methods
Testing methods include visual inspection for structure and electronic weighing for mass. Material tests cover aging, flame retardancy (referencing GB 2626-2006), and packaging strength. Performance testing involves simulated breathing machines to evaluate carbon monoxide protection and smoke filtration efficiency. Hood performance is tested for leakage, field of vision, and carbon dioxide content. Finally, a human wearability test is conducted to evaluate comfort and practical usability.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 21976.7-2012?
It regulates disposable filtering respiratory protective devices designed for self-rescue from building fires where oxygen levels are at least 17%.
Are there mandatory sections in this standard?
Yes, clauses 5.1 to 5.8, Chapter 7, and 8.1.1 are mandatory. Compliance with these sections is legally required for market access.
What is the shelf life of the products specified in this standard?
The standard specifies a general product validity period of 3 years when stored under appropriate conditions.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- C85
- ICS
- 13.220.10
- Competent department
- National Fire and Rescue Administration
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Fire Protection of Standardization Administration of China