NFPA 1989-2019 PDF Download

The NFPA 1989-2019 standard plays a crucial role in protecting fire and emergency services personnel from respiratory hazards. It specifies the requirements for the breathing air quality component of the respiratory protection program mandated by NFPA 1500, the "Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program."

This standard is applicable to atmosphere-supplying respirators that utilize compressed breathing air or liquid cryogenic air sources that are independent of the ambient atmosphere. It establishes essential requirements to ensure the safety of personnel during various emergency scenarios such as fire fighting, rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, and special operations.

NFPA 1989-2019 includes important updates, such as a new definition of cryogenic air and the addition of an Annex figure to assist with chain-of-custody procedures. Staying up-to-date with these changes is crucial for maintaining compliance and protecting the well-being of fire and emergency services personnel.