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Self Contained Breathing Apparatus End of Service Time Indicator

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Objective

  • Petition for rulemaking to change 42 CFR 84.83(f)
  • Request for change to require alarm no laer than a minimum specified value of 20 percent of rated service time
  • Fire Engineering (June 2004) Journal Article "Expanding Time to Exit for Fire Fighters"
  • More than 30 docket submissions supporting a minimum requirement only (form letter)
  • IAFF Resolution from their National Conference supports the change for fire service applications
  • No submitted docket comments against the proposed change

Applicable Standards

  • 42 CFR Part 84.83(f)

Key Partners

  • NFPA
  • IAFF

Stakeholders

  • NFPA
  • IAFF
  • Fire Service

Project Scope


  • Retain 25% rated service time as minimum alarm point
  • The approval holder could set a higher alarm point
  • EOSTI Performance would be evaluated by NIOSH for certification

Milestones

  • Prepare and staff direct final rule

Outputs

  • Updated performance requirement to 42 CFR Part 84

Outcomes

  • Address stakeholder request to revise performance requirement

 
Page last updated: April 5, 2010
Page last reviewed: April 5, 2010
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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