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NFPA Standards Update. John G. Dinning IV Product Line Manager, NFPA Air-Pak SCBA. Agenda. Review of the 2013 Editions of the NFPA 1981 and 1982 Standards NFPA 1981: Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
NFPA Standards UpdateJohn G. Dinning IVProduct Line Manager, NFPA Air-Pak SCBA
Agenda
Review of the 2013 Editions of the NFPA 1981 and 1982 Standards
– NFPA 1981: Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services
– NFPA 1982: Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS)
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NFPA Standard Revisions
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1987 1992 1997 2002 2007 2013*
1998 2007 2013*
NFPA 1981: Standard for Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA) For Emergency Services
NFPA 1982: Standard for Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS)
• The standards will be marked as 2013 Edition• The issuance date of the standards was November 27, 2012• The standards will be published and available on March 2, 2013• The last ship date for 2007 edition SCBA is expected to be
August 30, 2013
NFPA 1981 and 1982, 2013 Edition Changes
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NFPA 1981, 2013 Edition Changes
NFPA 1981, 2013 Edition – “Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Services”
• Changing Primary EoSTI (low air alarm) from 25% to 33%• HUD – 100%, 75%, 50%, 33%
• EBSS “Buddy Breathing” Standard• A universal low-pressure connection will
not be required• Intrinsic Safety Standards
• Edition 6, Class I, Div I• Quick-Connect Regulator Fitting Change
• To ensure HUD connection at all times
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NFPA 1981, 2013 Edition Facepiece Requirements
Flame and Heat Test Requirements
High Heat and Flame Resistance PerformanceSoak @ 500°F for 5 minutes 10 Second flame exposure6 in drop testSystem has to stay positive for 24 minutes following
these tests, regardless of the cylinder sizeBreathing rate = 40 L/min @ 24 breaths/min Radiant heat Resistance PerformanceExpose mask to radiant heat load of 15 kW/m2 for 5
minSystem has to stay positive for 24 minutes
regardless of the cylinder sizeBreathing at 40 L/min @ 24 breaths/min
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NFPA 1981, 2013 Edition Facepiece Requirements
Voice Communications RequirementsMechanical Communication PerformanceMechanical communications is requiredSTI = 0.55 @ 1.5 meters65 dBC background / pink noiseMust also have any electronic communications
devices attached and powered off during testing
Amplified Communication PerformanceAmplifier is still considered accessorySTI = 0.60 @ 1.5 meters71 dBC background / pink noise
*71 dBC simulates 3.0 meters
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NFPA 1982, 2013 Edition Changes
• NFPA 1982, 2013 Edition – “Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems for the Fire Service”
• Universal Sounding PASS• To have more consistent alarm sounds on the fire ground
• Intrinsic Safety Standards• Edition 6, Class I, Div I
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