This part of the European Standard EN 14175 specifies type test methods for the assessment of safety and performance of fume cupboards. Relevant requirements are specified in Part 2 of this European Standard. For terms and their definitions EN 14175-1 applies. For safety and performance requirements of fume cupboards EN 14175-2 applies. For on-site test methods of fume cupboards EN 14175-4 applies. For the type testing and on-site testing of variable air volume (VAV) fume cupboards, EN 14175-6 applies in addition to this standard. For the testing of microbiological safety cabinets EN 12469 applies.