SOP 511.18-att-1: Monthly SCBA Inspection Form

Division:
Facilities
Effective Date:
April 1, 2002
Reference Code:
IVN09-0005
Topic Area:
511 Policy-Fire Services
PowerDMS:
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Length:
225 words

Summary

This form is used to conduct monthly inspections of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment used by GDC fire services. It provides a standardized checklist for visual and operational inspections of masks, cylinders, regulators, and backpacks to ensure equipment is safe and functional. Inspectors document findings and sign off on the inspection to verify equipment is ready for emergency use.

Key Topics

  • SCBA inspection
  • self-contained breathing apparatus
  • monthly equipment inspection
  • respiratory protection
  • fire services equipment
  • mask inspection
  • cylinder inspection
  • regulator inspection
  • backpack inspection
  • fire equipment maintenance

Full Text

GDC-SOP IVN09-0005

ATTACHMENT 1

4/01/02

|MONTHLY SCBA INSPECTION FORM|Col2|Col3|Col4|
|---|---|---|---|
|SCBA No:
|SCBA No:
|Cylinder No.:
|Cylinder No.:
|
|Mask No.
|Mask No.
|Apparatus:
|Apparatus:
|
|Date:
|Date:
|Shift:
|Shift:
|
|
I. Visual Inspection:|
I. Visual Inspection:|
I. Visual Inspection:|
I. Visual Inspection:|
|Mask:

For facepiece-mounted regulators:|Mask:

For facepiece-mounted regulators:|

Low-pressure hose.|

Low-pressure hose.|
|
|
Intermediate pressure hose|
|
Exhalation value|
|
|
Gaskets|
|
O-rings, gaskets, and screens|
|
|
Lens, hardware, buckles, straps|
|
Speaking diaphragm|
|
|
Connections and threads|
|
Lens, hardware, buckles, etc.|
|
|
Connections and threads|
Connections and threads|
Connections and threads|
|
Cylinder:|
Cylinder:|
Regulator:|
Regulator:|
|
|
Cylinder pressure|
|
Values, gauges, and controls|
|
|Check for gouges, corrosion, chipping, and
cracking|
|
Exhalation valve on facepiece-mounted regulators|
|
|
Gauges and valves|
|
Gaskets, O-rings, screens, etc.|
|
|
Seals, gaskets and screens|
|
Alarm|
|
|
High-pressure hose|
|
High-pressure hose|
|
|
Hydrostatic test date|
Hydrostatic test date|
Hydrostatic test date|
|
Backpack:|
Backpack:|
Backpack:|
Backpack:|
|
|
Straps, buckles, cylinder lock, and frame|
Straps, buckles, cylinder lock, and frame|
Straps, buckles, cylinder lock, and frame|
|
II. Operational Inspection|
II. Operational Inspection|
II. Operational Inspection|
II. Operational Inspection|
|
|Don mask, check facepiece seal
|
|
Operate bypass valve|
|
|Open cylinder value. Check for leaks in hose,
alarm or regulator|
|
Check alarm|
|

|Operate pressure/demand switch and check for
positive pressure|

|Clean recharge, and restore to service. Remove and
report any unit that fails to operate properly.|
|Signature of Inspector:
|Signature of Inspector:
|Signature of Inspector:
|Signature of Inspector:
|

Attachments (1)

  1. Monthly SCBA Inspection Form (225 words)
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