NFPA 1987-2023 PDF Download

NFPA 1987-2023 addresses the need for adequate respiratory protection for emergency service personnel involved in tactical operations. The standard provides guidelines for the design, use, testing, and certification of combination unit respirators (CURs) that are used in rescue response missions, hazardous material emergencies, terrorist incident response, and other similar operations involving hazardous atmospheres.

The standard establishes minimum requirements for the certification, labeling, design, performance, and testing of CURs, replacement parts, components, and accessories. It ensures that CURs are designed to provide a proper fit and function as intended. The standard also requires CURs to undergo testing for chemical permeation and penetration, as well as environmental and human performance.