Areas of Expertise - Compressed Breathing Air

Compressed Air:

Compressed air has many applications, including, use in Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA). This webpage provides some practical information about the tests needed to guarantee SCBA / SCUBA Breathing Air Quality as described in:

	The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in its document NFPA 1404 "Standard for a Fire Department Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Program - 1966 Edition", Ch. 7.
	The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) in its publications CGA G-7 "Compressed Air for Human Respiration" & CGA G-7.1 "Commodity Specification for Air".
	Federal Specification BB-A-1034b "Air, Compressed for Breathing Purposes."
	Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) in its QVL D "Air Specification for Workplace Environments".

Atlantic Analytical is a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Compressed Gas Association (CGA). We offer a simple, convenient SCBA air testing program. Please call or e-mail us for more details or to obtain a quotation.

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