Specifications include, but are not limited to: 25.1. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Requirements The SCBA shall consist of the following major sub-assemblies: (1) full facepiece assembly; (2) a removable, positive pressure, mask-mounted regulator with air-saver switch; (3) an automatic dual path redundant pressure-reducing regulator; (4) end-of service time indicators; (5) a harness and back frame assembly for supporting the equipment on the body of the wearer; (6) a shoulder strap mounted, remote gauge indicating cylinder pressure; (7) a rapid intervention crew/universal air connection (RIC/ UAC); (8) a personal alert safety system (PASS); and (9) cylinder and valve assembly for storing breathing air under pressure. 25.2. Regulatory Approvals • The SCBA shall be approved to NIOSH 42 CFR, Part 84 as an open circuit, pressure-demand self-contained breathing apparatus. • The SCBA shall be certified to NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit SelfContained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Services, 2018 Edition. • The SCBA shall be certified to NFPA 1982, Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems, 2018 Edition, when configured with a PASS device. • The SCBA shall be compatible with an optional firefighter escape belt that would be compliant to NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services, 2017 Edition. • All components shall be approved for Intrinsic Safety under UL 913 Class I, Groups C and D, Class II, Groups E, F and G, Hazardous locations. • The SCBA shall maintain all NIOSH standards with any of the types of cylinders listed as provided by the SCBA manufacturer. 25.3. Training The Contractor will provide a minimum of two (2) training sessions per calendar year of the contract for up to four (4) IFD personnel at no additional cost (in-house and offsite). Contractor shall supply relevant User manual for each component. Along with care and maintenance instructions for each component.
