• NFPA 1983 : 2017

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    LIFE SAFETY ROPE AND EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Withdrawn date:  13-12-2016

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-12-2016

    Publisher:  National Fire Protection Association

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    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

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    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.

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    Development Note 2006 Edition is also available in Spanish Language, See NFPA 1983 SPANISH. (01/2011)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Fire Protection Association
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    NFPA 1670 : 2017 OPERATIONS AND TRAINING FOR TECHNICAL SEARCH AND RESCUE INCIDENTS
    ASTM E 2505 : 2007 Standard Practice for Industrial Rope Access
    NFPA 1006 : 2017 TECHNICAL RESCUE PERSONNEL PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
    ASTM F 2266 : 2003 : R2008 : EDT 1 Standard Specification for Masses Used in Testing Rescue Systems and Components
    ASTM E 2505 : 2007 : R2014 Standard Practice for Industrial Rope Access
    NFPA 1901:2016 AUTOMOTIVE FIRE APPARATUS
    MIL-T-83965 Revision B:1990 TRUCK, FIRE FIGHTING, A/S32P-10, FORCIBLE ENTRY
    ANSI/ASSE Z117.1 : 2009 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERING CONFINED SPACES
    ASTM E 2505 : 2007 : R2014 : EDT 1 Standard Practice for Industrial Rope Access (Withdrawn 2023)
    NASA-STD-8719.11B:2020 STANDARD FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY
    NFPA 1500 : 2018 FIRE DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
    NFPA 1858 : 2018 SELECTION, CARE, AND MAINTENANCE OF LIFE SAFETY ROPE AND EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
    NFPA 1925 : 2018 MARINE FIRE-FIGHTING VESSELS
    ANSI Z117.1 REDLINE : 2009 COMPARISON DOCUMENT OF ANSI/ASSE Z117.1 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFINED SPACES (FOR VERSIONS 1995, 2003 AND 2009)
    ASTM F 2266 : 2003 Standard Specification for Masses Used in Testing Rescue Systems and Components
    NASA STD 8719.11 : 2008 SAFETY STANDARD FOR FIRE PROTECTION
    NFPA 1407 : 2015 TRAINING FIRE SERVICE RAPID INTERVENTION CREWS
    FAA AC 150/5210-14 : 2008 AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND CLOTHING
    NFPA 350 : 2016 SAFE CONFINED SPACE ENTRY AND WORK
    ANSI/ASSE Z117.1 : 2009 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERING CONFINED SPACES
    NFPA 1904 : 1991 AERIAL LADDER AND ELEVATING PLATFORM FIRE APPARATUS
    ASTM F 2266 : 2003 : R2015 Standard Specification for Masses Used in Testing Rescue Systems and Components (Withdrawn 2024)
    ANSI E1.43 : 2016 ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY - PERFORMER FLYING SYSTEMS
    NFPA 197 : 2018 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
    ANSI Z117.1 REDLINE : 2009 COMPARISON DOCUMENT OF ANSI/ASSE Z117.1 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFINED SPACES (FOR VERSIONS 1995, 2003 AND 2009)
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