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NFPA 1981 : 2013

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OPEN-CIRCUIT SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Superseded date

08-25-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2013

Chapter 1 - Administration
Chapter 2 - Referenced Publications
Chapter 3 - Definitions
Chapter 4 - Certification
Chapter 5 - Labeling and Information
Chapter 6 - Design Requirements
Chapter 7 - Performance Requirements
Chapter 8 - Test Methods
Annex A - Explanatory Material
Annex B - Surrogate Cylinder Preparation Procedure
Annex C - Informational References
Index

Defines the minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of new compressed breathing air open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and compressed breathing air combination open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus and supplied air respirators (SCBA/SARs) and for the replacement parts, components, and accessories for these respirators.

DevelopmentNote
2007 edition is also available in Spanish Language. (See, NFPA 1981 SPANISH.) (02/2014)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
76
PublisherName
National Fire Protection Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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