What is this BS EN 1972 - Requirements of snorkels about?
BS EN 1972 discusses diving equipment requirements and test methods with a focus on snorkels. BS EN 1972 specifies safety requirements in order to increase the safety in the use of snorkels for swimmers and divers.
BS EN 1972 is applicable to snorkels, which allow users to breathe at the water surface whilst floating with the face submerged. BS EN 1972 covers snorkels used by swimmers and divers.
Note: BS EN 1972 is not applicable to combined face masks and snorkels, in which the snorkel tube opens into a face mask.
Who is BS EN 1972 - Requirements of snorkels for?
BS EN 1972 on requirements for the snorkels is useful for:
- Manufacturers of snorkels
- Retailers of snorkels
- Divers
Why should you use BS EN 1972 - Requirements of snorkels?
A snorkel allows the user to breathe when swimming in a prone position, without having to raise the mouth out of the water. BS EN 1972 provides safety requirements, and test methods for snorkels.
BS EN 1972 gives you guidance on dimensions, resistance to airflow, joints, snorkel keeping device, visual inspection, testing of dimensions, practical performance test, test subjects, basic testing, and report. This will allow you to improve the quality and manufacture high-quality snorkels.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 1972:2015 supersedes EN 1972:1997, which is withdrawn. BS EN 1972:2015 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 1972:1997. These include:
- Updating of definition of snorkel and mouthpiece
- Definition of two class A and B for the dimension of snorkel
- Addition of requirements for shut-off valves
- Requirements on marking
- Requirements on information supplied by the manufacturer
