A Comparative Study of the Design and Performance Requirements Between NFPA1981 and XF124
The 2019 edition of NFPA 1981,Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA)for Emergency Services,was developed by the Technical Committee on Respiratory Protection Equipment and published by the Correlating Committee on Fire and Emergency Services Protective Clothing and Equipment.It was officially approved as an American National Standard on September 3,2018.Compared to other SCBA standards,NFPA 1981 is considered the most stringent SCBA standard worldwide.This article presents a comprehensive overview of the historical background,configuration,performance requirements,test methods,and key parameters of SCBA specified in NFPA 1981-2019 and XF 124-2013.A comparative analysis is conducted to provide valuable insights for the development of relevant Chinese standards and products.
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