§84.71. Self-contained breathing apparatus; required components.

42 C.F.R. § 84.71

(a)

Each self-contained breathing apparatus described in § 84.70 shall, where its design requires, contain the following component parts:

(1)

Facepiece or mouthpiece, and noseclip;

(2)

Respirable breathing gas container;

(3)

Supply of respirable breathing gas;

(4)

Gas pressure or liquid level gages;

(5)

Timer;

(6)

Remaining service life indicator or warning device;

(7)

Hand-operated valves;

(8)

Breathing bag;

(9)

Safety relief valve or safety relief system; and

(10)

Harness.

(b)

The components of each self-contained breathing apparatus shall meet the minimum construction requirements set forth in subpart G of this part.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 3, 5, 7, 811, 842(h), 844.

Source: 60 FR 30355, June 8, 1995, unless otherwise noted.