
SCBA Testing and Reconditioning
All self-contained breathing apparatus must
pass an annual performance flow test and must be overhauled at least
every three years, even with infrequent use. Apparatus used daily or
subjected to particularly severe service, such as extreme temperatures
or exposure to chemicals, require more frequent overhauls.
Overhauls include the cleaning or
replacement of parts as needed, as well as the cleaning of the harness
and high and low pressure hoses and the facemask.
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