R 408.17320
R 408.17320 Respiratory protection devices.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 408.17320
Rule 7320. (1) Effective January 1, 2025, when performing interior structural
firefighting an employer shall ensure any self-contained breathing apparatus currently in
use must meet or exceed the requirements of NFPA 1981: “Standard on Open-Circuit
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services,” 2007 edition, as
adopted in R 408.17301.
(2) Effective January 1, 2025, an employer shall provide and enforce the use of a
Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS) device to each employee utilizing a self-contained
breathing apparatus when performing interior structural firefighting. PASS devices shall
meet or exceed the requirements of NFPA 1982: "Standard on Personal Alert Safety
Systems (PASS)," 2007 edition, as adopted in R 408.17301.