§2105. Inspection procedure
The Bureau of Labor Standards shall adopt an inspection procedure for self-contained breathing apparatus. The procedure must include at least the following, as specified in the manufacturer's operation manual: [PL 2017, c. 219, §19 (AMD).]
1. All components, air supply devices, personal alert safety system devices and warning devices. A complete inspection of all components, air supply devices, personal alert safety system devices and warning devices to be performed after each use and:
A. For volunteer associations and on-call fire departments, every month; and [PL 1987, c. 356 (NEW).]
B. For full-time fire departments, every week; [PL 1987, c. 356 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 570, §6 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 570, §7 (AFF).]
2. Facepiece. Cleansing and sanitizing the facepiece after each use; and
[PL 1987, c. 356 (NEW).]
3. Record. A record of the date of each inspection and findings for each self-contained breathing apparatus.
[PL 1987, c. 356 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 356 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 570, §6 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 570, §7 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 219, §19 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 28: MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR FIREFIGHTERS
26 §2102. Firefighter training and education
26 §2103. Standards for equipment and clothing
26 §2104. Required provision and use of protective equipment
26 §2105. Inspection procedure
26 §2106. Inspection by and assistance of Bureau of Labor Standards