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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
The measure came into effect on 06 April 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 April 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 89 (Government Gazette 31844) Of 6 February 2009)
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Electrical And Electronic Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers safety and energy saving requirements for the specified types of mains –powered electrical and electronic apparatus listed below, rated at voltage not exceeding 500 V a.c or d.c and intended for use by ordinary persons in household, light industrial and general office applications.
- Description of the measure
- An application for the approval of each type of apparatus shall include :
c) Evidence of conformity with all the requirements of the relevant compulsory specification including standards and tests methods; - Reference of the measure
- Annex A.1 c)
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles Yes Electrical and electronic apparatus - Description
- Electrical and electronic apparatus :
a) Household and similar appliances that may incorporate motors or heating elements, and including appliances intended to be used by ordinary persons in shops , light industry and on farms;
b) Electronic apparatus used for the reception, generation, recording or reproduction of audio, video and associated signals , and apparatus designed to be used exclusively in combination with such apparatus;
c) Information technology equipment , including electrical business and associated equipment;
d) Luminaries for use with electrical light sources such as incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps and other discharge lamps, excluding
1) Luminaries for road and street lighting,
2) Luminaries for stage lighting and for television, film, and photographic studios
3) Industrial bulkhead, floodlight, low-bay and high-bay luminaries, intended for use with high-intensity discharge lamps of 70W or higher;
4) Aircraft lighting;
5) Public transport lighting
e) Hand-held motor-operated or magnetically driven electrical tools;
f) Transportable electric motor-operated or magnetically driven tools
g) Electrical equipment intended for application as test and measuring equipment , control equipment, educational equipment, and laboratory equipment, including incorporated computing devises , excluding equipment designed for industrial process control
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8536.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 14 September 1989
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 14 September 1989
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 1489 (Government Gazette 12002) Of14 July 1989
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For The Safety Of Starters For TubularFluorescent Lamps
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the safety of interchangeable starters for use with 4-80 W pre-heat type tubular
fluorescent lamps including luminaires of Class I1 (as defined in SABS 1464 'Safety of luminaires' Part I:
'General requirements'). - Description of the measure
- 5.2 Test Conditions.
5.2.1 Temperature
Unless otherwise specified,carry out the tests at an ambient temperature of 25 +/- 5 ̊C.
5.2.2 Sequence of tests
Carry out the tests in the sequence given using the same starter for all the tests.
5.3 Insulation Resistance Test
Apparatus
(a) Ohmmeter: An ohmmeter that uses a d.c. voltage not exceeding 500 V.
(b) Humidity cabinet: A cabinet in which the relative humidity is maintained in the range 91-95 % and the temperatures maintained, subject to a tolerance of +/-4̊C, in the range 20-27 ̊C.
5.3.2 Procedure:
(a) Condition the starter for a period of at least four hours at an ambient temperature that does not differ from the temperature in the humidity cabinet by more than + 40̊C.
(b) Subject the starter to a humidity treatment for a period of 48 hours in the humidity cabinet.
(c) Immediately after the humidity treatment, wrap the canister of the starter in a layer of metal foil and apply, for one minute, a d.c. voltage of 500 +/- 10 V between the live parts and the foil. Measure the insulation resistance between these parts and check for compliance with 3.4.
5.4 Dielectric Strength Test.
Apparatus:
(a) Transformer:A transformer: that is capable of supplying a variable a.c. r.m.s. voltage of up to 1 500 V to the starter and that is suitably load-limited.
(b) Voltmeter: A voltmeter that is connected to the secondary side of the transformer (directly, or by means of a voltmeter coil supplied in the test transformer, or through an auxiliary ratio transformer).
5.4.2 Procedure: Immediately after the insulation resistance test and with the foil still in place, apply :in a.c.
r.m. s. test voltage of 1500 V between the live parts and the foil. Apply the test voltage by gradually increasing the voltage from a value no higher than the rated supply voltage of the starter. Maintain the test voltage for a period of 60 seconds and then gradually reduce it to the starting value and, check for compliance with 3.5.
5.5 Torsion Resistance Test
Use a suitable machine with an adaptor capable of holding the pins of the starter in a fixed position. At the top of the canister, apply a torque about the axis of the starter that gradually increases from zero to 0,6 N.m. Check for compliance with 3.6.
5.6 Mechanical Strength Test
5.6.1 Apparatus: A tumbling barrel as shown in Fig. 4.
5.6.2 Procedure: Allow the starter to fall 20 times onto the steel plates in the tumbling barrel turning at 5 r/min
(i.e. 10 falls per minute for two minutes). Check for compliance with 3.7.
5.7 Heat resistance test.
5.7.1 Apparatus:
(a) Oven: A forced draught oven, the inside temperature of which can be maintained at 125+/- 5̊C.
(b) Ball-pressure apparatus: A ball-pressure apparatus as shown in Fig. 5, which exerts a force of 20 N.
5.7.2 Procedure:
(a) Keep the starter in the oven maintained at a temperature of 125+/- 5̊C for a period of 168 hours.
(b) Remove the starter from the oven, allow it to cool, and check for compliance with 3.8 (a).
(c) Take external arts, of insulating material from the starter and support the surface of the part in a horizontal position in the oven.
(d) By means of the ball-pressure apparatus, apply a force of 20 N on the surface to be tested.
(e) Maintain the temperature in the oven at 125+/- 5̊C for a period of one hour.
(f) Remove the ball-pressure apparatus and immediately measure the diameter of the indentation made.
(g) Check for compliance with 3.8 (c).
5.8 Test for resistance of capacitors to flame and ignition.
(a) Remove the capacitor from the starter and, using the apparatus described in 5.4.1, subject the capacitor to a gradually increasing a.c. voltage (applied to the terminals of the capacitor) until breakdown occurs.
(b) Connect the capacitor in series with a 40 W inductive ballast that complies with the requirements of SABS 890 'Ballasts for fluorescent lamps', as published by Government Notice No. 463 of 9 July 1982, and apply the rated voltage of the ballast or a period of five minutes.
(c) Check for compliance with 3.9.2.
5.9 Test for resistance of insulating material to fire.
5.9.1 Apparatus:
(a) A burner: A burner consisting of a tube of inside diameter 0.5 +/- 0.1 mm and that burns butane of purity at least 95 %. to give a flame of length 12 +/- 2 mm.
(b) Cotton gauze: Five layers of cotton gauze spread flat on a horizontal surface.
5.9.2 Procedure:
(a) Clamp the part to be tested 500 +/- 10 mm above the cotton gauze.
(b) In still air and for a period of 10seconds, apply the flame to the part to be tested with the end of the burner 6 mm from the surface of the part.
(c) Remove the flame, and check for compliance with 3.10. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 5.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8536.90.90 -- Other Yes Starters for use with 4-80 W pre-heat type tubular fluorescent lamps - Description
- Starters for use with 4-80 W pre-heat type tubular fluorescent lamps
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 3923.21: -- Of polymers of ethylene and 3923.29: -- Of other plastics
The measure came into effect on 06 March 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 March 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 651 (Government Gazette No. 36808) of 6 September 2013.
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Plastic Carrier Bags And Flat Bags - VC 8087
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This compulsory specification covers the requirements for plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials that are intended for
use to carry products from a point of sale to use.
1.2 This compulsory specification does not apply to refuse bags, barrier bags, bin liners, household plastic bags, zip lock bags or carrier bags made from materials other than those specified in paragraph 1.1. - Description of the measure
- 3.3 Plastic carrier bags and flat bags shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type of bag approved under this compulsory specification. Manufacturers and importers shall control production and/or conduct routine testing in accordance with Annexure B, to continuously verify that this condition is met.
A.1 Application for Approval
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type of bag. The application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.1.1 Information on the construction (textured or non-textured) and material of the type of bag.
A1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant(s) where the type of bag is produced and/or the physical address where the imported products are received, stored or distributed from.
A1.3 Evidence of conformity, including test reports issued less than 12 months before the date of submission to the NRCS, by a conformity assessment body recognised in terms of the NRCS Conformity Assessment Policy, to prove compliance with all the relevant requirements of this compulsory specification.
A1.4 The intended position of the approval number on the bag as set out in Section no. 4 of this compulsory specification.
A1.5 Information with regards to the body that will carry out the routine tests during the control of production.
A1.6 Any additional information relevant to the application for clarification purposes, as may be requested by the NRCS.
B.1 The responsibility of the applicant, particularly to the assessment of conformity of production:
B.1.1 In agreement with the NRCS, the applicant or a conformity assessment body shall be responsible for the control of conformity of production.
B.1.2 Ensure that the routine test results are recorded and that the records remain available for a time period of five (5) years.
B.1.3 Analyse the routine test results of each type of test in order to verify and ensure the conformity of production of each type of bag, making allowances for the variations experienced industrial production.
B.1.4 Ensure that at least the tests prescribed in paragraph B.3 are carried out routinely for each type of bag.
B.1.5 Ensure that when any samples show non-conformity with the test concerned, further samples are taken and tested. All the necessary steps must be taken to restore conformity of the corresponding production and prevent the sale of non compliant products.
B.1.6 The applicant shall ensure that the body as agreed to by the NRCS in paragraph B.1.1 carries out conformity control on a statistical basis and by random sampling. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.3; A 1.3 and B.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 3923.21 -- Of polymers of ethylene Yes Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials 3923.29 -- Of other plastics Yes Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials - Description
- Plastic carrier bags and flat bags that are made from virgin thermoplastics material or any percentage of recycled thermoplastics or filler materials that are intended for use to carry products from a point of sale to use.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8419.1: - Instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric : and 8516.10: - Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters
The measure came into effect on 16 July 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 July 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37631, 16 May 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Compulsory Specification For Hot Water Storage Tanks For Domestic Use (VC9006)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This compulsory specification covers the requirements for hot water storage tanks for domestic use. It includes
fixed electrical storage water heaters; stand-alone water heaters and water containers, with or without heat exchangers or heating jackets, intended for use in solar heating and heat pump applications; and tanks used for storage of hot water only. - Description of the measure
- A.1 Application for Approval
The applicant shall apply to the NRCS for approval of every type of hot water storage tank. The
application shall be accompanied by the following:
A.1.1 Technical specifications and drawings compiled in sufficient detail to identify the type and
model of the hot water storage tank, method of assembly, and materials of construction.
A.1.2 Details of the manufacturing plant/s where the hot water storage tank is produced;
A.1.3 Evidence of conformity including test reports by a conformity assessment body recognized
in terms of the NRCS's Conformity Assessment Policy issued less than 12 months before the date
of submission to the NRCS, that prove compliance with all the requirements of this compulsory
specification;
A.1.4 The markings to be applied to each type and model of hot water storage tank;
A.1.5 Information for users including instructions for use;
A.1.6 Information to the satisfaction of the NRCS regarding the measures taken by the applicant to ensure ongoing conformity with the mandatory requirements of this compulsory specification; and
A.1.7 Any reasonable additional information in order to clarify the above that may be requested by the NRCS. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation A.1.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8419.1 - Instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric : No 8516.10 - Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters No - Description
- Hot water storage tanks for domestic use including fixed electrical storage water heaters; stand-alone water heaters and water containers, with or without heat exchangers or heating jackets, intended for use in solar heating and heat pump applications; and tanks used for storage of hot water only.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass.
The measure came into effect on 16 July 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 July 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37631, 16 May 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Compulsory Specification For Safety Glass And Other Safety Glazing Materials - VC 9003
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This compulsory specification covers the requirements for safety glass and other safety glazing materials used in buildings in accordance with Part N of the National Building Regulations, and in any other application in which breakage due to human contact may result in serious injuries. Products within the scope of this compulsory specification include but are not limited to: Stock sheets of laminated safety glazing materials, i.e. sheets of safety glazing produced by a manufacturer equipped to laminate safety glass that will be cut to size by an installer;
• Toughened safety glass, i.e. panels of flat safety glazing manufactured from flat glass, cut to size, and then tempered;
• Polymeric glazing, i.e. sheets of transparent plastics that can be cut to size;
• Any glazed products that may be subjected to human impact;
• Any other material claimed to be safety glazing.
1.2 Safety glazing used in automotive applications is excluded. - Description of the measure
- A.1.3 Evidence of conformity including test reports issued not more than 12 months before the date of submission to the NRCS by a conformity assessment body recognized in terms of the NRCS's Conformity Assessment Policy, to prove compliance with all the relevant requirements of this compulsory specification;
- Reference of the measure
- Annex A.1.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7007 Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass. No - Description
- Safety glazing material: Glazing material that is so manufactured, constructed, treated and combined with other materials and components that, if broken by human contact, the likelihood of cutting or piercing injuries that might result from such contact are minimized.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 7321.12: -- For liquid fuel and 7321.82: -- For liquid fuel
The measure came into effect on 08 October 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 08 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 552 (Government Gazette No. 36725) Of 8 August 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment of the Compulsory Specification For Non-Pressure Paraffin Stoves And Heaters -VC 9089
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This compulsory specification covers the requirements for the construction, operation and safe use of non-pressure paraffin stoves and heaters primarily intended for domestic use with a gauge pressure close to the burner < 2 kPa. gauge and with a maximum heat rating of 4,5 kW for a single burner.
- Description of the measure
- A1.2.2 Test report/s issued by an appropriately recognised conformity assessment body in a format acceptable to the NRCS and in accordance with the NRCS's Conformity Assessment Policy.
- Reference of the measure
- Annexure A1.2.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 7321.12 -- For liquid fuel Yes non-pressure paraffin stove 7321.82 -- For liquid fuel Yes non-pressure paraffin heater - Description
- A category of a non-pressure paraffin stove or heater that is similar in essential characteristics such as design,
materials, manufacturing processes or methods of assembly.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8701.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 20 April 2004
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 April 2004
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice R. 209 (Government Gazette 26014) Of 20 February 2004
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Agricultural Tractors
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for agricultural tractors that have a maximum design speed not exceeding 40 km/h, and that have not previously been registered in South Africa.
1.2 This specification does not apply to:
a) experimental or prototype agricultural tractors that have been constructed or imported for the purpose of testing, assessment or development; and
b) industrial tractors, earthmoving tractors and purpose-built forestry tractors,
1.3 The relevant requirements of the specification that take effect on any specified date do not apply to
agricultural tractors manufactured or imported before the operative date given in schedule 1 of this specification.
1.4 Where a South African national standard, including an international standard or an ECE regulation adopted by Standards South Africa as a national standard, is incorporated by reference into this specification, only the technical requirements/specifications for the commodity, and the tests to verify compliance, apply. - Description of the measure
- 7 Proof of compliance
Homologation shall comprise the confirmation by the Regulatory Authority that the manufacturer or importer has provided the following specific evidence in respect of the commodity covered by this specification:
a) a summary of evidence that shows that all the relevant tests have been conducted with successful results under appropriate controls in respect of the model or variant of the commodity;
b) sufficient data to enable a relevant model or variant, and its components to be identified and related
to (a) above;
c) relevant samples for the conducting of whatever tests and inspections considered appropriate by the Regulatory Authority, to verify any or all of the evidence provided;
d) details of the qualify management system applied by the manufacturer or importer; and
e) when relevant, documentation to advise subsequent manufacturers or importers of incomplete commodities of their responsibilities.
The Regulatory Authority may issue such confirmation, on application, in respect of new models or variants, provided that such confirmation is not used for the purposes of advertising or to imply that all units of the commodity necessarily or consequently comply with all the requirements of the specification. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 7.1
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8701.90.90 -- Other Yes Agricultural tractors that have a maximum design speed not exceeding 40 km/h - Description
- Agricultural tractors that have a maximum design speed not exceeding 40 km/h, and that have not previously been registered in South Africa.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 0307.81: -- Live, fresh or chilled
The measure came into effect on 15 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.35436, 15 June 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- The Introduction Of The Compulsory Specification For Live Aquacultured Abalone (VC 9001)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This Compulsory Specification applies to the harvesting, preparation, packing, conveyance and quality of live aquacultured abalone.
1.2 Wild harvested live abalone is excluded from the scope of this Compulsory Specification. - Description of the measure
- 3.8 The testing of live aquacultured abalone against the requirements of this Compulsory Specification shall be done by test facilities that are accredited to use the test methods as referenced in the SAMSM&CP. In the case where there are no test facilities available that are in compliance with the foregoing, the NRCS will determine which facilities can be used in terms of its conformity assessment policy. This includes testing undertaken by farms and/or packers to demonstrate conformance with this Compulsory Specification.
4.5 All official sampling of live aquacultured abalone and water shall take place according to the requirements of the SAMSM&CP. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.8 and 4.5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0307.81 -- Live, fresh or chilled Yes Live aquacultured abalone - Description
- Live aquacultured abalone
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 8535.2: - Automatic circuit breakers : and 8536.20: - Automatic circuit breakers
The measure came into effect on 16 December 1987
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 16 December 1987
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice 2286 (Government Gazette 10987) Of 16 October 1987
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Earth Leakage Protection Units
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers earth leakage protection units (circuit-breakers) for use in domestic and industrial or similar electrical installations and connected to a source of alternating current supply operating at a frequency of 50 Hz, the neutral conductor of which is connected to the general mass of earth on the supply side, and subject to the following limitations:
(a) Maximum rated voltage.................................................. . . . . . 500v.
(b) Maximum rated current ....................... ................................ 100 A.
(c) Maximum rated earth leakage tripping current.. ........................30mA
(d) Ambient temperature ..................... ...................................... - 5 ̊C to +10 ̊C.
The earth leakage protection units covered by this specification are intended to reduce fire and electrocution
hazards caused by current leaking from line and neutral conductors to earth.
This specification does not cover earth leakage protection units intended for service under extreme operating
conditions such as continuous high atmospheric humidity, atmospheric pollution, mechanical vibration. mechanical shock, and excessively high or low temperatures. - Description of the measure
- 6.2.1 Unless otherwise required, carry out the tests on each EL circuit-breaker as a whole and with the ambient
temperature maintained at 15-25 ͦͦ C.
6.2.2Test each single-pole and switched-neutral EL circuit-breaker, and each single-pole and neutral EL circuit-breaker, as a double-pole EL circuit-breaker.
6.2.3 With the exception of the air-core reactor in any phase (which shall be shunted by a resistance of a value such that the current through the resistor is 0,6 -0,7 % of the current through the air-core reactor), do not connect in parallel the reactance or resistance components of a test circuit load impedance.
Except where otherwise specified, use for the test an alternating current supply of practically sinusoidal wave form and that has a frequency of 50 +- 2 Hz. For any test where no tolerances are stated, the following general tolerances shall apply:
Voltage +- 5%; Current +- 5%; Frequency +- 2Hz; Time +- 5%
6.3 INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST: Measure at a d.c. voltage of 500 V the insulation resistance in the following positions:
(a) Between live terminals and any metal parts that would be exposed when the EL circuit-breaker is mounted in its normal position. Do this test (with all exposed metal parts electrically connected together and with all live terminals electrically connected together) with the EL circuit-breaker first in the "ON" position and then in the "Off" position.
(b) Between each incoming and each outgoing terminal, with the EL circuit-breaker in the "OFF" position
and, in the case of multiple circuit-breakers, with electrical interconnection between -
(1) all incoming terminals, and
(2) all outgoing terminals.
Check for compliance with 4.2.
6.6 OVERCURRENT RELEASE TEST.
6.6.1 Mounting and connections: Mount the EL circuit-breaker as for normal service (with all covers in position) and using conductors of length at least 1 m and of the size given in Table 2, appropriate to the current rating of EL circuit-breaker, connect it to the power supply.
6.6.2 Procedure:
(a) Using any convenient voltage, determine the current time charactersist of the EL circuit-breaker operatinf it at ambient temperature of 25+- 5 ̊C at all the following percentages of rated current:
135 1000
200 2000
400
Test each pole fitted with an overcurrent release separately except that for calibration at 135 %; of the rated current, all poles shall be tested simultaneously and shall be equally loaded. Test two poles. or one pole and the neutral, to ensure that the currents through the sensing device are balanced. Check for compliance with 4.5.1.3
Note: Where the characteristics of an EL circuit-breaker are such that the above points do not produce a
smooth curve. additional intermediate points may be taken as required.
(b) Finally, verify the current rating by operating the EL circuit-breaker at its rated through all poles
simultaneously for at least two hours.
6.7 OVERLOAD TEST FOR A N EL ClRCUIT-BREAKERS FITTED WITH AN OVERCURRENT RELEA SE.
6.7.1 Test circuit: With the EL circuit-breaker mounted as for normal service, connect it into a !circuit in which the current has been adjusted to 600+-5% of the relevant rated value and the applied voltage to 100 +-5% of the rated voltage of the EL circuit-breaker. Use an a.c. circuit having a lagging power factor of 0,45-0.5.
6.7.2 Procedure: Unless otherwise required, close and open the EL circuit-breaker 50 times consecutively at the rate of six operation cycles per minute and unsure that the contacts do not remain closed for more than two seconds in each cycle. In the case of multi-pole EL circuit-breakers, test simultaneously all poles intended to interrupt current, each pole carrying the current specified above. In the case of an EL circuit-breaker with no overcurrent release but fitted with a shunt release, carry out the test as described above but so energize the release (by applying a voltage equal to the rated voltage of the release) that the circuit-breaker opens 20-40 ms after closing. Check for compliance with 4.6.
6.8 OVERLOAD TEST FOR AN EL CIRCUIT-BREAKER NOT FITI'ED WITH AN OVERCURRENT RELEASE.
6.8.1 Test circuit: With the EL circuit-breaker mounted as for normal service, connect it into a circuit in which the current has been adjusted to 150% of the relevant rated value with a power factor of 0,95 and the applied voltage has been adjusted to 110+- 5 % of the rated voltage of the EL circuit-breaker.
Procedure: Close and open the EL circuit-breaker five times consecutively and ensure that the contacts do not remain closed for more than two seconds in each cycle. In the case of multiple EL circuit-breakers, test simultaneously all poles intended to interrupt current, each pole carrying the current specified above. Check for compliance with 4.6.
6.9 TEMPERATURE RISE TEST: Mount the EL circuit-breaker as for normal service (with all covers in position) in a place where there are no draughts and where the ambient air temperature is 25 +- 5 ̊C.
Using conductors each of length at least 1 m and of the size given in Table 2, appropriate to the current rating of the EL circuit-breaker, connect the EL circuit-breaker to the power supply and pass the rated current through the EL circuitbreaker for a period of two hours or until thermal equilibrium is attained. Then measure the relevant temperatures (see Table 4)by means of thermocouplesor any other acceptable method, at the points where the temperatures are judged to be highest. Check for compliance with 4.7.
6.10 MECHANICAL STRENGTH TEST.
6.10.1 Apparatus:
(a) A mechanical strength test apparatus as shown in Fig. 1. The metal cylinder A of mass 250 g and of
external diameter 25 mm fits loosely over the guide rod B. The guide rod is not rigidly fixed to the frame of the test apparatus and can be easily slid up and down. A hard fibre washer C ofdiameter25 mm and of thickness 12.5 mm is fixed to the bottom of the guide rod.
6.10.2 Specimen: Use one EL circuit-breaker from the sample.
6.10.3 Procedure:
(a) Place the hardwood block on the base of the test apparatus and f m l y hold or otherwise mount the
specimen on the block with its mounting surface down (i.e. toggle uppermost).
(b) Raise the guide rod and so move the block that, when the guide rod is lowered, the fibre washer rests on the surface of the specimen. Lower the guide rod, raise the metal cylinder to a height of 250 mm above the fibre washer, and allow the cylinder to drop onto the fibre washer.
(c) Repeat the drop twice, ensuring that the toggle is subjected to one drop when it is in the OFF position.
(d) So turn the specimen that it lies on its side on the block and proceed as described in (b) above, subjecting the specimen to three drops, two at random (but not on an edge of the specimen) and one approximately in the middle of the terminal guard.
(b)A rectangular hardwood block D that fits on the base of the test apparatus.
(e) Turn the specimen onto the other side and repeat the procedure given in (d) above.
(f)After the specimen has been subjected to nine drops, examine it for compliance with 4.8.
6.11 TEST FOR PERFORMANCE OF AN EL CIRCUIT-BREAKER UNDER EARTH FAULT CONDlTIONS:
Connect a 1 A fuse between the earthed conductor of the supply circuit and any metal parts that will be exposed when the EL circuit-breaker is mounted in its normal position. Connect all exposed metal parts together electrically. Connect the EL circuit-breaker to a power supply having an open circuit voltage of 100 2 5 % of the rated voltage.
Adjust the impedance of the load to provide a prospective earth fault current of 500 A with a power factor of 0,45-0,50. Cover that part of the surface of the EL circuit-breaker in which the toggle is situated with clean dry butter muslin that complies with requirement for Grade 1 butter muslin of SABS 446 'Absorbent gauze (fabric and swabs) and butter muslin'. Ensure that any cut or torn edges of the muslin are not exposed directly to the arc openings where flame may be emitted. Apply the earth fault current once by means of a separate switch in the supply circuit and once by means of the EL circuit-breaker switch, with the separate switch closed (i.e. close the EL circuit-breaker switch onto the fault.) In the case of a three-phase EL circuit-breaker test only one pole. Check for compliance with 4.9.
Immediately after the test, check the EL circuit-breaker for performance under earth leakage conditions at room temperature, the earth leakage current being applied gradually (see 6.14.3). Should the unit fail to comply with the requirement given in 4.12 (d), repeat the earth leakage test (as in 6.14.3) after 24 hours. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 6.2.1 - 6.11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8535.2 - Automatic circuit breakers : No 8536.20 - Automatic circuit breakers No - Description
- Earth leakage protection units (circuit-breakers)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8708.30: - Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof
The measure came into effect on 01 June 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 June 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 33059, 1 April 2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment To The Compulsory Specification For Motor Vehicles Of Category N2/3
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for motor vehicle models of category N2 and N3, not previously registered or licensed in South Africa, designed or adapted for operation on a public road.
1.2 The requirements of this specification shall, in so far as the parts already incorporated are concerned, apply in respect of an incomplete motor vehicle model supplied for further manufacture by one manufacturer to another and the entire specification shall apply to the vehicle after completion thereof by the last-mentioned manufacturer.
1.3 This specification does not apply to experimental or to prototype vehicles constructed or imported by the original manufacturers or importers for the purpose of testing, assessment or development, or to a type "A" military vehicle, or to special purpose vehicles of the type covered by National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996), or to agricultural tractors.
1.4 The relevant requirements of this specification shall effect on the dates specified in schedule 1. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.4 For the purpose of this Compulsory Specification paragraph 2.3.6 of annex 4 of SABS ECE R 13 is amended to read as follows:
To check compliance with the requirements specified in paragraph 5.2.1.2.4 of SABS ECE R13, a Type-O test shall be carried out with the engine disconnected at an initial test speed of 30km/h. The mean fully developed deceleration on application of the control of the parking brake system and the deceleration immediately before the vehicle stops shall not be less than 1 ,5 m/s2. The test shall be carried out with a laden vehicle. The force exerted on the braking control device shall not exceed
the specified values. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.3.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8708.30 - Brakes and servo-brakes; parts thereof No - Description
- Brakes and braking equipment
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8544: Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with
The measure came into effect on 03 August 2012
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 August 2012
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No.34983, 3 February 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Cord Sets, Interconnection Cord Sets And Cord Extension Sets (VC 8029)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This compulsory specification covers the requirements for cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets with a rated current not exceeding 16 A and a rated single-phase voltage not exceeding
250 V a.c., intended for household and similar general purpose equipment.
1.2 This compulsory specification does not apply to cord sets, interconnection cord sets and cord extension sets for industrial purposes (incorporating plugs, connectors and socket-outlets in accordance with SANS 60309). - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3. 7 The applicant shall on request provide the NRCS, within five working days, with satisfactory proof of conformity of production.
6 EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITY
The following forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1 Test reports and certificates in IEC format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited and internationally recognized body being a member of an IAF/ILAC/IECEE
mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS's conformity assessment policy.
6.2 The certificates and test reports shall prove conformity with all the applicable mandatory requirements.
6.3 Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific type of cord set, interconnection cord set, and/or cord extension set. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.7 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8544 Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with Yes Cord set - Description
- Cord set
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 8539.21: -- Tungsten halogen
The measure came into effect on 07 August 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 August 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 37288, 7 February 2014
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Amendment Of The Compulsory Specification For Incandescent Lamps (VC 8043)
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 General
This compulsory specification covers the requirements for safety, performance and quality of incandescent lamps intended for domestic and general lighting service, having:
A power rating up to and including 1500 W;
Rated voltage up to 250 V;
Caps of any type, material, shape and finish.
1.2 This compulsory specification shall not apply to the following lamp types:
Pilot lamps;
Special lamps, not used for domestic and general lighting;
Automotive lamps;
Extra low voltage lamps 5_ 12 V;
Temperature and shock-proof lamps. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.8 The applicant shall on request provide the NRCS, within five (5) working days, with satisfactory proof of conformity of production.
6 EVIDENCE OF CONFORMITY
The following forms of evidence shall be submitted to the NRCS as proof of conformity with the requirements of this compulsory specification:
6.1 Valid test reports and valid certificate of conformity (where applicable) shall be in IEC format or any equivalent format acceptable to the NRCS and issued by an appropriately accredited and internationally recognized body being a member of an IAF/ILAC mutual recognition scheme in accordance with the NRCS's conformity assessment policy
6.2 The certificates and test reports shall prove conformity with all the applicable mandatory requirements.
6.3 Evidence of conformity shall be traceable to the specific type of incandescent lamp. - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 3.8 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 8539.21 -- Tungsten halogen No - Description
- Incandescent lamp ie tungsten filament or tungsten halogen lamp.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters.
The measure came into effect on 20 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.2 Self-contained open-circuit compressed-air breathing apparatus shall comply with SABS EN 137:1993,
Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus Requirements,
testing, marking - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Details of the NTM will be entered once the SABS EN 137:1993, Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus is made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9020.00 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters. Yes Self-contained open-circuit compressed-air breathing apparatus - Description
- Self-contained open-circuit compressed-air breathing apparatus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters.
The measure came into effect on 20 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1 This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in
SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.3 Fresh-air hose breathing apparatus shall comply with SABS EN 138:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Fresh air hose breathing apparatus for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly
- Requirements, testing, marking. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.3
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9020.00 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters. Yes Fresh-air hose breathing apparatus - Description
- Fresh-air hose breathing apparatus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters.
The measure came into effect on 20 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in
SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.4 Compressed-air line breathing apparatus shall comply with SABS EN 139:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line breathing apparatus for use with a full face mask, half mask or a mouthpiece assembly - Requirements, testing, marking, and with SABS EN 270:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line breathing apparatus incorporating a hood - Requirements, testing, marking.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.4
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about the NTM will be entered once SABS EN 139:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line breathing apparatus for use with a full face mask, half mask or a mouthpiece assembly - Requirements, testing, marking, and
SABS EN 270:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line breathing apparatus incorporating a hood - Requirements, testing, marking are made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9020.00 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters. Yes Compressed-air line breathing apparatus - Description
- Compressed-air line breathing apparatus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters.
The measure came into effect on 20 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in
SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.6 Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus, compressed oxygen type, shall comply with SABS EN 145:1997, Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus compressed oxygen or compressed oxygen-nitrogen type - Requirements, testing, marking, and with SABS EN 145-2:1992, Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit compressed oxygen breathing apparatus for special use - Safety requirements, testing, marking.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about the NTM will be entered once SABS EN 145:1997, Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus compressed oxygen or compressed oxygen-nitrogen type - Requirements, testing, marking, and
SABS EN 145-2:1992, Respiratory protective devices - Self-contained closed-circuit compressed oxygen breathing apparatus for special use - Safety requirements, testing, marking are made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9020.00 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters. Yes Powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus - Description
- Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters.
The measure came into effect on 20 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in
SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.7 Powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus shall comply with SABS EN 269:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood - Requirements, testing, marking.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about the NTM will be made available once the SABS EN 269:1994, Respiratory protective devices - Powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood is made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9020.00 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters. Yes Powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus - Description
- Powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters.
The measure came into effect on 20 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in
SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.8 Compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus (for use in abrasive blasting operations ) shall comply with SABS EN 271:1995, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line or powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood for use in abrasive blasting operations Requirements, testing, marking.
- Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about the NTM will be made available once the SABS EN 271:1995, Respiratory protective devices - Compressed air line or powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood for use in abrasive blasting operations is made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9020.00 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters. Yes Compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus - Description
- Compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose breathing apparatus
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
-
Applied by South Africa for 9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters.
The measure came into effect on 20 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.9 Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus (escape type) shall comply with SABS EN 400:1993,
Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Compressed
oxygen escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking, and with SASS EN 401:1993, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Chemical oxygen (KOz) escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking, and with SABS EN 1061:1996, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus - Chemical oxygen (NaCIO:J escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about the NTM will be entered once SABS EN 400:1993, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Compressed oxygen escape apparatus ,
SABS EN 401:1993, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Chemical oxygen (KO2) escape apparatus and
SABS EN 1061:1996, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus - Chemical oxygen (NaCIO2) escape apparatus are made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9020.00 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters. No - Description
- Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus (escape type)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
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Applied by South Africa for 9020.00: Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters.
The measure came into effect on 20 May 2003
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B82: Testing requirement
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Notice No. R. 370 (Government Gazette 25040) Of 20 March 2003
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Compulsory Specification For Breathing Apparatus
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- The rationale of the measure
- 1.1 This specification covers the following types of breathing apparatus for personal respiratory protection:
a) self-contained open-circuit compressed-air type;
b) fresh-air hose for use with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
c) compressed-air line with full face mask, half mask or mouthpiece assembly;
d) compressed-air line or powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood for abrasive blasting;
e) closed-circuit type;
f) compressed oxygen type;
g) closed-circuit type that comprises
1) a compressed oxygen type, or
2) chemical oxygen type;
h) escape type;
i) closed-circuit compressed oxygen type for special use;
j) powered fresh-air hose, incorporating hood;
k) compressed-air line, incorporating hood;
I) open-circuit compressed-air type with full mask or mouthpiece; and
m) open-circuit compressed-air type, incorporating hood.
1.2 This specification covers the design classification of breathing apparatus and the environments in which
these devices are to be used.
1.3 This specification also covers the following details:
a) connections between gas cylinder valves and gas cylinders;
b) threaded connections between the gas cylinder valve and the pressure reducer for devices that contain
oxygen;
c) oxygen and nitrogen or breathable air; and
d) dimensions and tolerances for connections.
1.4 This specification does not cover self-contained self-rescue apparatus of the type covered in SABS 1737:2001, Body-worn escape type breathing apparatus. - Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 3.3.9 Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus (escape type) shall comply with SABS EN 400:1993,
Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Compressed
oxygen escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking, and with SASS EN 401:1993, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Chemical oxygen (KO2) escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking, and with SABS EN 1061:1996, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus - Chemical oxygen (NaCIO2) escape apparatus - Requirements, testing, marking. - Reference of the measure
- Regulation 3.3.9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
- Notes
- Full details about the NTM will be entered once SABS EN 400:1993, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Compressed oxygen escape apparatus ,
SABS EN 401:1993, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus Chemical oxygen (KO2) escape apparatus and
SABS EN 1061:1996, Respiratory protective devices for self-rescue - Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus - Chemical oxygen (NaCIO2) escape apparatus are made available by the NTM Manager.
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 9020.00 Other breathing appliances and gas masks, excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters. Yes Self-contained open-circuit breathing apparatus (escape type) - Description
- Self-contained closed-circuit breathing apparatus (escape type)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- All countries
B82: Testing requirement
