Concept Standard for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN), Full Facepiece, Closed Circuit, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION

June 20 , 2005

1. Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to specify minimum requirements to determine the effectiveness of a full facepiece, closed-circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus (CC-SCBA) used for entry into chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) atmospheres that are immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH).

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