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SCBA
A self
contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA, sometimes referred to as a
Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA) or simply Breathing Apparatus
(BA) is a device worn by rescue workers, firefighters, and others to provide
breathable air in a hostile environment. When not used underwater, they are
sometimes called industrial breathing sets. The term "self-contained"
means that the breathing set is not dependent on a remote supply (e.g.,
through a long hose).
Hawkeye
Fire & Safety provides the following SCBA services:
SCBA
Repairs
SCBA
Hydro Testing
All SCBA cylinders require periodic hydrostatic testing as required by 49 CFR
180.205. The frequency of the maintenance depends upon the cylinder material.
- Steel cylinders should be tested every five years. They have an indefinite
service life until they fail a hydro test.
- Aluminum cylinders (not including hoop-wrapped) should be tested every five
years. They have an indefinite service life until they fail a hydro test.
- Hoop-wrapped cylinders should be tested every three years. Hoop-wrapped
cylinders have a 15-year service life.
- Fully wrapped fiberglass cylinders should be tested every three years. They
have a 15 year service life.
- Fully wrapped Kevlar cylinders should be tested every three years. They have
a 15-year service life.
- Fully wrapped carbon fiber cylinders should be tested every five years. They
have a 15-year service life.
SCBA
Posicheck
PosiChek runs NFPA-compliant SCBA operational readiness and
performance tests and stores the results for printing or retrieval at any time.
Per NFPA 1852, SCBAs must be tested on a calibrated breathing machine before
being put into service, and at least once a year thereafter.
For more information visit our
Hydrostatic Testing page.
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For more information about our
products please download our
Product Catalog,
visit the vendor websites listed below or contact Hawkeye Fire & Safety.
Vendors:
Avon-ISI
Biosystems
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