TS EN 14799

TS EN 14799 is a terminology standard for air filters used in general air cleaning. Rather than defining filter performance itself, it establishes a common technical language so that the terms used in design, specification, cataloguing, testing and documentation are understood consistently.

Why terminology matters in general air cleaning

In general ventilation systems, air filters are used to retain airborne particles and support indoor air quality. Concepts such as airflow, dust loading, filter media and housing construction can be described differently across technical fields, so a terminology standard helps align meaning. In practice, this kind of document supports clearer communication across manufacturers, specifiers, laboratories and maintenance teams.

What this standard applies to

Based on the supplied scope, TS EN 14799 applies to air filters used for general ventilation. In other words, it is concerned with the terms and definitions used for this class of equipment and the broader technical language surrounding general air cleaning applications. Terminology standards typically do not prescribe a single test method or performance limit; their role is to clarify naming and reduce ambiguity when referring to the same family of products.

• Applies to air filters used for general ventilation.
• Focuses on terminology and definitions rather than performance requirements.
• Helps standardise the language used to describe filter-related concepts.
• Supports clearer technical communication across the product lifecycle.

This listing represents the withdrawn edition of TS EN 14799. Its main value lies in defining the subject vocabulary for general air-cleaning filters, not in setting product performance requirements.