Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 42 - Public Health |
Chapter I - Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services |
SubChapter G - Occupational Safety and Health Research and Related Activities |
Part 84 - Approval of Respiratory Protective Devices |
Subpart H - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus |
§ 84.94 - Gas flow test; closed-circuit apparatus.
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§ 84.94 Gas flow test; closed-circuit apparatus.
(a) Where oxygen is supplied by a constant-flow device only, the rate of flow shall be at least 3 liters per minute for the entire rated service time of the apparatus.
(b) Where constant flow is used in conjunction with demand flow, the constant flow shall be greater than 1.5 liters per minute for the entire rated service time.
(c) All demand-flow devices shall provide at least 30 liters of oxygen per minute when in the fully open position.