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SECTION Maintenance <br /> STANDARD <br /> OPERATING S.O.G. No: 504.01 44 GUIDELINES <br /> SUBJECT Respiratory Protection &SCBA <br /> d, Replacement of all worn parts. <br /> e. Reassembly of the SCBA or SABA and testing for proper function. <br /> VII. BREATHING AIR SUPPLIES. <br /> A. All compressed breathing cylinders will be marked and meet U.S. <br /> Department of Transportation requirements for interstate shipment as <br /> required by MSHA/NIOSH 49 CFR Part 178. <br /> B. All breathing air produced for use in a SCBA or SABA will meet or exceed <br /> the requirements of Grade D breathing air as specified in the Compressed <br /> Gas Association Pamphlet G-7.1 — 1966 Commodity Specifications for Air. <br /> Tests shall be conducted quarterly by an independent testing service to <br /> determine whether the air quality meets or exceeds these requirements. <br /> The test results shall be filed and posted. <br /> C. The breathing air that is produced by North Chatham and New Hope Fire <br /> Department's compressors meets the air quality standards for SCBA or <br /> SABA ent the requirements for SCUBA <br /> Therefore, no member of the <br /> equipment. TRT should ever fill a SCUBA <br /> tank from TRT sources. <br /> D. Any air cylinder suspected of containing contaminated air or air that does <br /> not meet the TRT's air quality standards should be emptied and purged. <br /> E. All SCBA or SABA cylinders shall be maintained at 90 percent of their <br /> rated storage capacity as stamped on the cylinder. Cylinders containing <br /> less than 90 percent of their rated capacity shall be segregated form full <br /> cylinders until they are refilled. <br /> F. The Logistics Section Chief shall ensure that all TRT members are <br /> capable of properly operating the cascade system on Rescue 5. Proper <br /> operating procedures and precautions shall be posted in a conspicuous <br /> place at the fill station. <br /> G. Prior to filling a cylinder, members shall visually inspect all cylinders to <br /> ensure that none are damaged or defective and that they are within the <br /> current hydrostatic test date. Defective or out-of-date cylinders shall not <br /> be filled and shall be removed from service. <br /> 1. Steel and aluminum cylinders must be hydrostatically tested every five <br /> years. <br /> 2. Composite cylinders must be tested every three years, and have a life- <br /> span of 15 years, <br /> H. All cylinders shall be refilled in accordance with the recommendations of <br /> the manufacturer. <br /> Page 7 of 7 <br />