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BS 8608:2014

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Specification for radio telemetry systems for use with respiratory protective devices used by emergency first responders
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

06-30-2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Functionality
5 Signals and acknowledgement
6 Identification
7 Data recording
8 Co-existence
9 Operating temperature and
   flame engulfment
10 Warning alerts
11 Low battery warning
12 Function indicators
13 Intrinsic safety (portable and
   repeaters only)
14 Ingress protection
15 Marking
16 Information supplied by
   manufacturer
Bibliography

Defines requirements for telemetry systems intended for use during fire fighting, rescue,evacuation, escape, hazard containment and decontamination, and similar activities by emergency first responders (e.g. fire,ambulance, police, and associated civilian agencies and workers).

This British Standard specifies requirements for telemetry systems intended for use during fire fighting, rescue, evacuation, escape, hazard containment and decontamination, and similar activities by emergency first responders (e.g. fire, ambulance, police, and associated civilian agencies and workers).

This British Standard is only applicable to telemetry systems incorporated with type approved respiratory protective devices (RPD) of which breathing apparatus (BA) is a significant element used by emergency first responders.

Committee
PH/4
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 14/30281804 DC. (06/2014)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

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