National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 14175‑2:2003. Together with BS EN 14175‑1:2003, BS EN 14175‑3:2003, BS EN 14175‑4:2004, DD CEN/TS 14175‑5:2006, BS EN 14175‑6:2006 and BS EN 14175‑7:2012, it supersedes BS 7258‑1:1994, BS 7258‑2:1994, BS 7258‑3:1994 and BS 7258‑4:1994, which are withdrawn.

The UK committee advises that prior to purchasing a fume cupboard, a risk assessment should be performed to assess the risks associated with the substances that are to be manipulated. This would ensure that the fume cupboard is suitable for its intended purpose and that current exposure limits for toxic substances are not exceeded. It is suggested, therefore, that users may need to draw up a specification appropriate to their particular requirements, within the overall permissible limits of this standard and the information on installation included in the National Annex. For users with little experience of purchasing fume cupboards, it may be helpful for trade associations, employers’ bodies or other organizations associated with a particular activity to give guidance on a suitable specification. An example would be Building Bulletin 88 from the Architects & Building Branch of the Department for Education and Employment, which is currently under revision and to be published in future as G9a Fume Cupboards in Schools by CLEAPSS.

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee LBI/1/1, Laboratory furniture and fittings.

A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its committee manager.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication has been prepared in good faith, however no representation, warranty, assurance or undertaking (express or implied) is or will be made, and no responsibility or liability is or will be accepted by BSI in relation to the adequacy, accuracy, completeness or reasonableness of this publication. All and any such responsibility and liability is expressly disclaimed to the full extent permitted by the law.

This publication is provided as is, and is to be used at the recipient’s own risk.

The recipient is advised to consider seeking professional guidance with respect to its use of this publication.

This publication is not intended to constitute a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 28 November 2003.

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

Date	Text affected
30 April 2007	Addition of National Annex NA and revision of supersession details
31 January 2014	Correction to supersession details and national foreword
31 August 2024	Correction to National Annex NA

BS EN 14175-2:2003

Fume cupboards - Safety and performance requirements

Current

Published:

31 Aug 2024