NFPA (Fire) 1981
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The 2013 edition of NFPA 1981 helps you ensure adequate protection for SCBA users!
NFPA 1981: Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services establishes the minimum respiratory protection and functional requirements for SCBA used by emergency services personnel.
The Standard applies to SCBA used during fire fighting, rescue, hazardous materials, terrorist incident, and similar operations where responders may encounter:
- Confined spaces
- Atmospheres that are unknown
- Atmospheres that are or could become Immediate Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)
- Atmospheres that are or could become oxygen deficient
Significant changes in the 2013 NFPA 1981 include:
- New performance and test requirements for Emergency Breathing Safety Systems (EBSS)
- Addition of the Speech Transmission Index (STI) method for measuring speech intelligibility
- New lens radiant heat resistance performance requirements and test method
- New convection lens heat and flame resistance performance requirements and test method
Get up-to-speed on SCBA rules that safeguard the lives of first responders.
Product Details
- Published:
- 12/17/2012
- ISBN(s):
- 9781455906086
NFPA (Fire) 1981
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Follow the latest requirements of the 2007 edition of NFPA 1981 to maximize protection for SCBA users!
NFPA 1981 establishes the minimum respiratory protection and functional requirements for SCBA used by emergency services personnel. The standard applies to SCBA used during fire fighting, rescue, hazardous materials, terrorist incident, and similar operations where responders may encounter:
- Confined spaces
- Atmospheres that are unknown
- Atmospheres that are or could become Immediate Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)
- Atmospheres that are or could become oxygen deficient
Changes and additions to the 2007 edition include:
- A new requirement that mandates that all SCBA for emergency services personnel also be certified by NIOSH as CBRN ( chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) SCBA
- A new requirement for enhanced voice communications
Product Details
- Published:
- 01/01/2007
- Number of Pages:
- 52
NFPA (Fire) 1981
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Protect responders using SCBA by ensuring compliance with the updated edition of NFPA 1981.
NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services establishes the minimum respiratory protection and functional requirements for SCBA used by emergency services personnel. Changes to the standard happen for a reason, and even “minor” revisions can mean the difference between life or death for first responders. Requirements apply to SCBA used during fire fighting, rescue, hazardous materials, terrorist incident, and similar operations where responders may encounter:
- Confined spaces
- Unknown atmospheres
- Atmospheres that are or could become immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)
- Atmospheres that are or could become oxygen deficient
Stay up to date and do your best to save lives on the line.
In addition to numbering changes and the latest referenced documents, the 2019 edition includes:
- An added definition of universal emergency breathing safety systems (UEBSS), and a corresponding update to Table 4.3.9, Test Series
- A new requirement for pressure demand certification by NIOSH and a nonelectronic transmission system at a minimum for voice communications
- A new requirement that allows using data logging software to report breathing rate
- Updated requirements and figures for EBSS male and female fittings
- A new strength of connection between the facepiece and second stage regulator performance requirement, along with an added associated test
Make sure your jurisdiction follows the latest SCBA rules that safeguard personnel working in confined spaces or unknown, IDLH, or oxygen-deficient atmospheres. (Softbound, 80 pp., 2019)
Product Details
- Published:
- 09/03/2018
- Number of Pages:
- 81
