NFPA 1983 : 2017

Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Application. 1.4 Units. 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 Certification 4.1 General. 4.2 Certification Program. 4.3 Inspection and Testing. 4.4 Recertification. 4.5 Manufacturer’s Quality Assurance Program. 4.6 Hazards Involving Compliant Product. 4.7 Manufacturers’ Investigation of Complaints and Returns. 4.8 Manufacturers’ Safety Alert and Product Recall Systems. Chapter 5 Labeling and Information 5.1 Life Safety Rope. 5.2 Escape Rope. 5.3 Escape Webbing. 5.4 Fire Escape Rope. 5.5 Fire Escape Webbing.5.6 Throwlines. 5.7 Moderate Elongation Laid Life-Saving Rope. 5.8 Manufacturer-Supplied Eye Termination. 5.9 Life Safety Harnesses. 5.10 Belts. 5.11 Victim Extrication Devices. 5.12 End-to-End Straps. 5.13 Multiple Configuration Straps. 5.14 Belay Devices. 5.15 Carabiners and Snap Links. 5.16 Descent Control Devices. 5.17 Escape Anchors. 5.18 Litters. 5.19 Portable Anchors. 5.20 Pulleys. 5.21 Rope Grabs and Ascending Devices. 5.22 Other Auxiliary Equipment. 5.23 Escape Systems. 5.24 Fire Escape Systems. 5.25 Manufactured Systems. Chapter 6 Design and Construction Requirements 6.1 Life Safety Rope. 6.2 Escape Rope. 6.3 Escape Webbing. 6.4 Fire Escape Rope. 6.5 Fire Escape Webbing. 6.6 Throwlines. 6.7 Moderate Elongation Laid Life-Saving Rope. 6.8 Manufacturer-Supplied Eye Termination.6.9 Life Safety Harnesses. 6.10 Belts. 6.11 Victim Extrication Devices. 6.12 End-to-End Straps. 6.13 Multiple Configuration Straps. 6.14 Belay Devices. 6.15 Carabiners and Snap Links. 6.16 Descent Control Devices. 6.17 Escape Anchors. 6.18 Litters. 6.19 Portable Anchors. 6.20 Pulleys. 6.21 Rope Grabs and Ascending Devices. 6.22 Other Auxiliary Equipment. 6.23 Escape Systems. 6.24 Fire Escape Systems. 6.25 Manufactured Systems. Chapter 7 Performance Requirements 7.1 Life Safety Rope Performance Requirements. 7.2 Escape Rope Performance Requirements. 7.3 Escape Webbing Performance Requirements. 7.4 Fire Escape Rope Performance Requirements. 7.5 Fire Escape Webbing Performance Requirements. 7.6 Throwline Performance Requirements. 7.7 Moderate Elongation Laid Life-Saving Rope Performance Requirements. 7.8 Manufacturer-Supplied Eye Termination Performance Requirements. 7.9 Life Safety Harness Performance Requirements. 7.10 Belt Performance Requirements. 7.11 Victim Extrication Device Performance Requirements.7.12 End-to-End Strap Performance Requirements. 7.13 Multiple Configuration Strap Performance Requirements. 7.14 Belay Device Performance Requirements. 7.15 Carabiner and Snap-Link Performance Requirements. 7.16 Descent Control Device Performance Requirements. 7.17 Escape Anchor Device Performance Requirements. 7.18 Litter Performance Requirements. 7.19 Portable Anchor Performance Requirements. 7.20 Pulley Performance Requirements. 7.21 Rope Grab and Ascending Device Performance Requirements. 7.22 Other Auxiliary Equipment Performance Requirements. 7.23 Escape System Performance Requirements. 7.24 Fire Escape System Performance Requirements. 7.25 Manufactured System Performance Requirements. Chapter 8 Test Methods 8.1 Sample Preparation Procedures. 8.2 Rope Breaking and Elongation Test. 8.3 Static Test. 8.4 Drop Test. 8.5 Carabiner and Snap-Link Tensile Test. 8.6 Manner of Function Tensile Test. 8.7 Breaking Strength Test. 8.8 Corrosion Resistance Test. 8.9 Floatability Test. 8.10 Product Label Durability Test. 8.11 Holding Test. 8.12 Litter Strength Test. 8.13 Payout Test. 8.14 Escape Descent Control Device and Systems Drop Test.8.15 Elevated Temperature Rope Test. 8.16 Flame Resistance Test. 8.17 Heat Resistance Test. Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Guide to Revised Chapter Order Annex C Informational References

Defines minimum design, performance, testing, and certifications requirements for life safety rope, escape rope, water rescue throwlines, life safety harnesses, belts, victim extrication devices, litters, escape webbing, escape systems, and auxiliary equipment for emergency services personnel.