GB21976.8-2025
Escape apparatus for building fire—Part 8: Chemical oxygen respiratory protective devices for self-rescue from fire
建筑火灾逃生避难器材 第8部分：化学氧消防自救呼吸器
GB 21976.8-2025 is an upcoming mandatory Chinese national standard for Escape apparatus for building fire—Part 8: Chemical oxygen respiratory protective devices for self-rescue from fire. It appears in the Chemicals compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 2027.
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 the design, manufacturing, and inspection of chemical oxygen respiratory protective devices specifically intended for building fire escape. It does not apply to industrial respirators or filtered self-rescuers. This standard is mandatory for manufacturers producing or selling fire escape apparatus in the Chinese market.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive technical requirements for chemical oxygen respiratory protective devices, focusing on structural integrity, material durability, and protective performance. It mandates that the device must consist of a protective hood, face mask, chemical canister, and gas storage bag, ensuring immediate usability upon opening the seal. Material requirements include salt spray corrosion resistance for metal components and flame retardancy for exposed non-metallic parts. The oxygen generation agent must comply with the specifications in MT/T 427. The wearing mass of the device shall not exceed 1800g. Protective performance parameters strictly dictate the inhaled gas concentrations, including minimum oxygen levels and maximum carbon dioxide levels during the rated protection time. Additionally, the inhalation temperature must not exceed 55°C, and breathing resistance is tightly controlled. Manufacturers must ensure the gas storage bag does not collapse during the rated protection time.
Testing methods
Testing procedures encompass environmental variation and mechanical collision tests, protective performance evaluations using a simulated human head and breathing machine, and practical human wearing tests. All testing methods are strictly designed to verify compliance under simulated fire escape conditions. Material assessments include salt spray tests per GB/T 10125 and flammability tests per GB 2626.
FAQs
What products are covered under GB 21976.8-2025?
It covers chemical oxygen respiratory protective devices designed for self-rescue during building fires, utilizing chemical oxygen generation agents to provide oxygen in hypoxic environments.
When will GB 21976.8-2025 be implemented?
The standard was issued on December 31, 2025, and will be officially implemented starting January 1, 2027.
How does the standard classify the respiratory devices?
The respiratory devices are classified by their rated protection time, specifically available in 15-minute and 30-minute specifications.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- C 85
- ICS
- 13.220.10
- Competent department
- National Fire and Rescue Administration
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Fire Protection of Standardization Administration of China