SCBA:

.scba regulation  .scbar .self contained breathing apparatus .self cont

SOLAS regulation for SCBA are:

1)      The capacity of air bottle should be at least 1200 liters.

2)      It should be capable of working 30 minutes & provided with one face mask.

3)      Fire proof line with the snap hook of at least 3 meters should be there and must have

          enough length to reach any part of the space to be entered. The line should have a

          breaking strength of 500 kg.

4)      Adjustable safety belt or harness made of fabric.

5)      It must have a by- pass valve.

6)      It should have a pressure gauge with an anti bursting orifice in a high pressure air supply system.

7)      Maximum weight should not increase above 19 kg including lifeline, safety belt, and harness.

8)      Spare cylinders should be available of full 2400 liters of free air.

9)      For ships carryings 5 sets or more, the total spare capacity of free air is 9600 liters or if charging facility is available, free air is 4800 liters.

10)   It must give an audible warning when 20 % of air is left in the bottle.

11)   Operating instructions should be present near the apparatus.

12)   Marking of maker & year of manufacturer.

13)   Maximum pressure should about 180-200 bars.

14)   SCBA cylinders should be hydraulic pressure tested at intervals not exceeding 5 years and hydrostatic test date must be permanently marked on the bottles.