NFPA 1852: Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), 2013 Edition

NFPA® 1852 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) 2013 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration

1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Application

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 Program Component

4.1 General
4.2 Adverse Conditions Involving SCBA
4.3 SCBA Selection, Care, and Maintenance Program Component
4.4 SCBA Compliance — Upgrades and Retirement
4.5 Records
4.6 Manufacturer's Instructions
4.7 Retirement and Disposal
4.8 Quality Assurance
4.9 Technical Authorization

Chapter 5 Selection

5.1 Selection for Purchase
5.2 Acceptance

Chapter 6 Care

6.1 Cleaning and Disinfecting
6.2 Contamination and Decontamination
6.3 Storage

Chapter 7 Maintenance

7.1 User Maintenance
7.2 Technician Maintenance
7.3 Breathing Air Cylinder Filling
7.4 Breathing Air Cylinder Requalification
7.5 Testing

Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Instructions for External Examination of SCBA Breathing Air Cylinders
Annex C Requalification of SCBA Breathing Air Cylinders
Annex D Informational References
Index