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Appendix A<br />

Table 3. Field Performance Tests to be Applied to the Three<br />

Classes of Biological Safety Cabinets<br />

Biosafety Cabinet<br />

Test Performed for Class Class Class<br />

I II III<br />

Primary Containment<br />

Cabinet Integrity N/A A A (A1 Only)<br />

HEPA Filter Leak Req Req Req<br />

Downflow Velocity N/A Req N/A<br />

Face Velocity Req Req N/A<br />

Negative Pressure/Ventilation Rate B N/A Req<br />

Airflow Smoke Patterns Req Req E/F<br />

Alarms and Interlocks C,D C,D Req<br />

Electrical Safety<br />

Electrical Leakage, Etc. E,D E,D E,D<br />

Ground Fault Interrupter D D D<br />

Other<br />

Lighting Intensity E E E<br />

UV Intensity C,E C,E C,E<br />

Noise Level E E E<br />

Vibration E E E<br />

Req<br />

A<br />

B<br />

C<br />

D<br />

E<br />

F<br />

N/A<br />

Required during certification.<br />

Required for proper certification if the cabinet is new,<br />

has been moved or panels have been removed for<br />

maintenance.<br />

If used with gloves.<br />

If present.<br />

Encouraged for electrical safety.<br />

Optional, at the discretion of the user.<br />

Used to determine air distribution within cabinet for<br />

clean to dirty procedures.<br />

Not applicable.<br />

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