AS/NZS 1716:2012

Abstract

Specifies requirements, performance and testing criteria for the manufacture of respiratory protective devices (respirators) intended to provide protection against atmospheres containing substances that may be harmful if breathed and atmospheres that may be deficient in oxygen.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for respiratory protective devices (respirators) intended to provide, according to type, varying degrees of protection against atmospheres containing substances which may be harmful if breathed; also, with certain types, to provide protection against atmospheres which may be deficient in oxygen. It does not purport to give guidance on the selection, use and maintenance of respirators. This is covered in AS/NZS 1715.
The Standard specifies requirements, performance and testing criteria to be observed in the manufacture of respirators.
The Standard does not apply to respirators for use in aircraft, for operations under water (see AS/NZS 2299 series), or for life support respirators used for medical purposes or resuscitation (see AS 2488).

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	SF-010
Under Revision	DR AS/NZS ISO 16972:2015 DR AS/NZS ISO 16900.11:2015 DR AS/NZS ISO 16900.4:2015 DR AS/NZS ISO 16900.3:2015 DR AS/NZS ISO 16900.2:2015
Supersedes	AS/NZS 1716:2003 DR AS/NZS 1716
Superseded By	AS ISO 16900.4:2015 AS ISO 16900.2:2015 AS ISO 16900.11:2015 AS ISO 16900.3:2015 AS ISO 16972:2015