NFPA 1986:2023

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 Inspections and Testing. 4.4 Recertification. 4.5 Manufacturers' Quality Assurance Programs 4.6 Hazards Involving Compliant Product. 4.7 Manufacturers' Investigations of Complaints and Returns. 4.8 Manufacturers' Safety Alert and Product Recall Systems. Chapter 5 Labeling and Information 5.1 Product Label Requirements. 5.2 User Information. Chapter 6 Design Requirements 6.1 General Design Requirements. 6.2 End-of-Service-Time Indicator (EOSTI) Design Requirements.

This standard shall specify the minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of (1) 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 (2) replacement parts, components, and accessories for those respirators.