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Follow the latest requirements of the 2007 edition of NFPA 1981 to maximize protection for SCBA users!

NFPA 1981 establishes the minimum respiratory protection and functional requirements for SCBA used by emergency services personnel. The standard applies to SCBA used during fire fighting, rescue, hazardous materials, terrorist incident, and similar operations where responders may encounter:

  • Confined spaces
  • Atmospheres that are unknown
  • Atmospheres that are or could become Immediate Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)
  • Atmospheres that are or could become oxygen deficient

Changes and additions to the 2007 edition include:

  • A new requirement that mandates that all SCBA for emergency services personnel also be certified by NIOSH as CBRN ( chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) SCBA
  • A new requirement for enhanced voice communications

 

Document History

  1. NFPA (Fire) 1981


    Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services, 2019 Edition

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  2. NFPA (Fire) 1981


    Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services, 2013 Edition

    • Historical Version
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    Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services, 2007 Edition

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  4. NFPA (Fire) 1981


    Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire and Emergency Services, 2002 Edition

    • Historical Version
 

Amendments, rulings, supplements, and errata

  1. NFPA (Fire) 1981 Errata 1

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    Errata to Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services, 2007 Edition