NFPA 1986-2023 PDF Download

The NFPA 1986-2023 standard is designed to ensure the safety of law enforcement and tactical operations response personnel. It provides minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, and certification of new compressed breathing air self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and compressed breathing air combination SCBA. This includes supplied air respirators (SARs) also known as "combination SCBA/SARs," as well as their replacement parts, components, and accessories.

Updates in the 2023 edition include revised language for cold temperature exposure conditions, updated and clarified test methods, and replacing defined terms for consistency with other standards. The chapters cover various aspects such as certification and recertification, manufacturers' quality assurance, labeling and information, design requirements, performance requirements, test methods, and annexes with explanatory material.

The standard is crucial for anyone responsible for the safety of personnel involved in law enforcement, tactical operations, confined space rescue, disaster response, or similar situations. This includes equipment manufacturers, certifying authorities, purchasers, and authorities having jurisdiction. Compliance with NFPA 1986-2023 ensures that respiratory protection equipment meets necessary criteria to protect individuals in demanding operational environments.