• I.S. EN 13731:2007

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    LIFTING BAG SYSTEMS FOR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE USE - SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2007

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 List of significant hazards
    5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures and
      performance requirements
      5.1 General
      5.2 Complete lifting bag system
      5.3 Hose assemblies and couplings
      5.4 Regulators
      5.5 Control devices
      5.6 Pressure indicators
      5.7 Safety valves
      5.8 Lifting bags
      5.9 Performance requirements
    6 Verification of safety requirements and/or protective
      measures and performance requirements
      6.1 General
      6.2 Complete lifting bag system
      6.3 Hose assemblies and couplings
      6.4 Regulators
      6.5 Control devices
      6.6 Pressure indicators
      6.7 Safety valves
      6.8 Lifting bags
      6.9 Verification of performance requirements
    7 Information for use
      7.1 General
      7.2 Signals and warning devices
      7.3 Accompanying documents
      7.4 Marking
    Annex A (normative) - Information to be supplied
            A.1 General
            A.2 Training
            A.3 Safe and efficient operation
            A.4 Stowage and cleaning
            A.5 Inspection, testing and maintenance
    Annex B (informative) - Diagrammatic example of typical
                             lifting bag system
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
                             Standard and the Essential
                             Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC
    Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
                             Standard and the Essential
                             Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
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    Describes requirements for lifting bag systems, where intended operation is inflation by compressed air and used primarily by fire and rescue services.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
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