NFPA 1852:2019
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Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Hardcopy
English
24-05-2018
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Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Application.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications.
2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. (Reserved)
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 Program Component
4.1 General.
4.2 Reporting Adverse Conditions Involving SCBA.
4.3 SCBA Selection, Care, and Maintenance Program Component.
4.4 SCBA Compliance — Upgrades and Retirement.
4.5 Records.
4.6 Manufacturer'sManufacturer’s Instructions.
4.7 Retirement and Disposal.
4.8 Quality Assurance.
4.9 Technical Authorization.
Chapter 5 Selection
5.1 Selection for Purchase.
5.2 Acceptance.
Chapter 6 Care
6.1 Cleaning and Disinfecting.
6.2 Contamination and Decontamination.
6.3 Storage.
Chapter 7 Maintenance
7.1 User Maintenance.
7.2 Technician Maintenance.
7.3 Breathing Air Cylinder Filling.
7.4 Breathing Air Cylinder Requalification.
7.5 Testing.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Instructions for External Examination of SCBA Breathing Air Cylinders
Annex C Requalification of SCBA Breathing Air Cylinders
Annex D Informational References
This standard shall specify minimum requirements forthe selection, care, and maintenance of open-circuit selfcontainedbreathing apparatus (SCBA) and combinationSCBA/supplied air respirator (SAR) that are used for respiratoryprotection during emergency or tactical or technical operations,in environments where the atmosphere is immediatelydangerous to life and health (IDLH) or could become oxygeNdeficient or IDLH
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Standard
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40
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| ProductNote |
This standard also refers to nfpa 19b
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| PublisherName |
National Fire Protection Association
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
| NFPA 1970:2025 | Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural and Proximity Firefighting, Work Apparel, Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services, and Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) |
| NFPA 1500:2021 | Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program |
| NFPA 1581:2022 | Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program |
| NFPA 1981 : 2002 | OPEN-CIRCUIT SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| NFPA 1981 : 2007 | OPEN-CIRCUIT SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| NFPA 1500 : 2018 | FIRE DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS PROGRAM |
| NFPA 1981 : 2013 | OPEN-CIRCUIT SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES |
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