Name: ISO 23269-2:2011 — Ships and marine technology — Breathing apparatus for ships — Part 2: Self-contained breathing apparatus for shipboard firefighters
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Overview - ISO 23269-2:2011 (Ships and marine technology)

ISO 23269-2:2011 specifies self‑contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) intended for shipboard firefighters. It supplements SOLAS Chapter II‑2 and the IMO FSS Code by providing detailed technical and performance requirements for SCBA carried on ships. These devices are intended for use in fighting small to medium magnitude fires before fixed fire‑fighting systems operate; they are not suitable for direct entry into flames.

Key topics and technical requirements

Design fundamentals
- SCBA must be self‑contained, compressed‑air operated with a minimum cylinder volume of 1 200 L.
- Compact, robust construction with no protruding parts and safe finishes to avoid injury.
- Total ready‑for‑use mass (with facepiece and fully charged cylinders) must not exceed 18 kg.
- Equipped with a class 3 full facepiece (EN 136).
Breathing system and controls
- Positive‑pressure demand valve with manual/automatic shut‑off when mask not worn.
- Pressure reducer safety valve designed per EN 137; specified flow/pressure behaviour and inhalation/exhalation peak limits (exhalation peak ≤ 2.5 kPa).
- Flexible, non‑kinking breathing hoses; protected against particulate ingress.
- Components and controls must be accessible and operable while wearing gloves.
Safety features
- Audible warning device for low cylinder pressure; must activate automatically or prevent use until enabled.
- Pressure gauge readable by the wearer, with protective safety features and non‑splintering window if fitted.
- Fireproof lifeline of at least 30 m with minimum breaking load 10 kN and static proof load 3.5 kN for 5 min.
Environmental and performance testing
- Resistance tests: high temperature/high humidity, temperature cycling, corrosion (ISO 9227 salt spray), resonance and vibration.
- Performance tests: demand valve, system leakage, inhalation/exhalation resistance, pressure resistance, facepiece equilibrium pressure, warning device, pressure indicator, temperature/flammability.
- Practical performance and marking/instruction requirements for shipboard use.

Practical applications and who uses this standard

ISO 23269‑2 is used by:

Shipowners, operators, and ship safety officers to specify, procure and maintain compliant SCBA for SOLAS/FSS Code compliance.
SCBA manufacturers designing marine‑grade breathing apparatus and preparing conformity documentation and type testing.
Maritime regulators, classification societies and port state control for inspection and certification of shipboard firefighting equipment.
Marine safety trainers and emergency planners to select appropriate equipment and train crew for firefighting and escape procedures.

Related standards (for compliance context)

SOLAS Chapter II‑2 and IMO FSS Code
ISO 23269 series (Parts 1, 3, 4)
EN 136, EN 137, EN 469
EN 13274 series (testing methods), EN 837‑1 (pressure gauges)
ISO 9227 (corrosion/salt spray)
EN 12021 (breathing air quality)

Keywords: ISO 23269-2:2011, shipboard firefighters, self-contained breathing apparatus, SCBA, SOLAS, FSS Code, maritime firefighting, ship safety, marine breathing apparatus.

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Abstract

Overview - ISO 23269-2:2011 (Ships and marine technology)

Key topics and technical requirements

Practical applications and who uses this standard

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