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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    Superseded date:  25-08-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2013

    Publisher:  National Fire Protection Association

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    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

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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.

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    Development Note 2007 edition is also available in Spanish Language. (See, NFPA 1981 SPANISH.) (02/2014)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Fire Protection Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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