Table 2.
Comparison of alternative European emergency EN149 certifications including EN149 clause, CPA, Czech simplified EN149, EN149 test, and ATP protocol.
| Test property | EN149 clause | German pandemic certification (CPA) | Czech pandemic certification (simplified EN140) | EN149 test | Belgian ATP protocol (simplified EN149) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 7.1 | ||||
| Nominal values and tolerances | 7.2 | ||||
| Visual inspection | 7.3 | x | x | ||
| Packaging | 7.4 | x | |||
| Material | 7.5 | 8.2 | |||
| Cleaning and disinfecting | 7.6 | ||||
| Practical performance | 7.7 | x | 8.4 | x | |
| Finish of parts | 7.8 | ||||
| Total inward leakage | 7.9.1 | x | x | 8.5 | x |
| Penetration of filter material | 7.9.2 | x | x | 8.11 | |
| Compatibility with skin | 7.10 | 8.4, 8.5 | |||
| Flammability | 7.11 | 8.6 | |||
| Carbon dioxide content of inhalation air | 7.12 | x | 8.7 | ||
| Head harness | 7.13 | 8.4, 8.5 | |||
| Field of vision | 7.14 | 8.4 | |||
| Exhalation valve(s) | 7.15 | x | 8.2, 8.3, 8.5, 8.8 | ||
| Breathing resistance | 7.16 | x | x | 8.9 | |
| Clogging | 7.17 | 8.10 |