Title 42

PART 84

Part 84 - Approval Of Respiratory Protective Devices

PART 84 - APPROVAL OF RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICES Authority:29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 3, 5, 7, 811, 842(h), 844. Source:60 FR 30355, June 8, 1995, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note:Nomenclature changes to part 84 appear at 69 FR 18803, Apr. 9, 2004.

42:1.0.1.7.67.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Provisions
42:1.0.1.7.67.1.15.1SECTION 84.1
   84.1 Purpose.
42:1.0.1.7.67.1.15.2SECTION 84.2
   84.2 Definitions.
42:1.0.1.7.67.1.15.3SECTION 84.3
   84.3 Respirators for mine rescue or other emergency use in mines.
42:1.0.1.7.67.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Application for Approval
42:1.0.1.7.67.2.15.1SECTION 84.10
   84.10 Application procedures.
42:1.0.1.7.67.2.15.2SECTION 84.11
   84.11 Contents of application.
42:1.0.1.7.67.2.15.3SECTION 84.12
   84.12 Delivery of respirators and components by applicant; requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Fees
42:1.0.1.7.67.3.15.1SECTION 84.20
   84.20 Establishment of fees.
42:1.0.1.7.67.3.15.2SECTION 84.21
   84.21 Fee calculation.
42:1.0.1.7.67.3.15.3SECTION 84.22
   84.22 Fee administration.
42:1.0.1.7.67.3.15.4SECTION 84.23
   84.23 Fee revision.
42:1.0.1.7.67.3.15.5SECTION 84.24
   84.24 Authorization for additional examinations, inspections, tests, and fees.
42:1.0.1.7.67.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Approval and Disapproval
42:1.0.1.7.67.4.15.1SECTION 84.30
   84.30 Certificates of approval; scope of approval.
42:1.0.1.7.67.4.15.2SECTION 84.31
   84.31 Certificates of approval; contents.
42:1.0.1.7.67.4.15.3SECTION 84.32
   84.32 Notice of disapproval.
42:1.0.1.7.67.4.15.4SECTION 84.33
   84.33 Approval labels and markings; approval of contents; use.
42:1.0.1.7.67.4.15.5SECTION 84.34
   84.34 Revocation of certificates of approval.
42:1.0.1.7.67.4.15.6SECTION 84.35
   84.35 Changes or modifications of approved respirators; issuance of modification of certificate of approval.
42:1.0.1.7.67.4.15.7SECTION 84.36
   84.36 Delivery of changed or modified approved respirator.
42:1.0.1.7.67.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Quality Control
42:1.0.1.7.67.5.15.1SECTION 84.40
   84.40 Quality control plans; filing requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.5.15.2SECTION 84.41
   84.41 Quality control plans; contents.
42:1.0.1.7.67.5.15.3SECTION 84.42
   84.42 Proposed quality control plans; approval by the Institute.
42:1.0.1.7.67.5.15.4SECTION 84.43
   84.43 Quality control records; review by the Institute; revocation of approval.
42:1.0.1.7.67.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Classification of Approved Respirators; Scope of Approval; Atmospheric Hazards; Service Time
42:1.0.1.7.67.6.15.1SECTION 84.50
   84.50 Types of respirators to be approved; scope of approval.
42:1.0.1.7.67.6.15.2SECTION 84.51
   84.51 Entry and escape, or escape only; classification.
42:1.0.1.7.67.6.15.3SECTION 84.52
   84.52 Respiratory hazards; classification.
42:1.0.1.7.67.6.15.4SECTION 84.53
   84.53 Service time; classification.
42:1.0.1.7.67.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - General Construction and Performance Requirements
42:1.0.1.7.67.7.15.1SECTION 84.60
   84.60 Construction and performance requirements; general.
42:1.0.1.7.67.7.15.2SECTION 84.61
   84.61 General construction requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.7.15.3SECTION 84.62
   84.62 Component parts; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.7.15.4SECTION 84.63
   84.63 Test requirements; general.
42:1.0.1.7.67.7.15.5SECTION 84.64
   84.64 Pretesting by applicant; approval of test methods.
42:1.0.1.7.67.7.15.6SECTION 84.65
   84.65 Conduct of examinations, inspections, and tests by the Institute; assistance by applicant; observers; recorded data; public demonstrations.
42:1.0.1.7.67.7.15.7SECTION 84.66
   84.66 Withdrawal of applications.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.1SECTION 84.70
   84.70 Self-contained breathing apparatus; description.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.2SECTION 84.71
   84.71 Self-contained breathing apparatus; required components.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.3SECTION 84.72
   84.72 Breathing tubes; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.4SECTION 84.73
   84.73 Harnesses; installation and construction; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.5SECTION 84.74
   84.74 Apparatus containers; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.6SECTION 84.75
   84.75 Half-mask facepieces, full facepieces, mouthpieces; fit; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.7SECTION 84.76
   84.76 Facepieces; eyepieces; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.8SECTION 84.77
   84.77 Inhalation and exhalation valves; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.9SECTION 84.78
   84.78 Head harnesses; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.10SECTION 84.79
   84.79 Breathing gas; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.11SECTION 84.80
   84.80 Interchangeability of oxygen and air prohibited.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.12SECTION 84.81
   84.81 Compressed breathing gas and liquefied breathing gas containers; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.13SECTION 84.82
   84.82 Gas pressure gages; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.14SECTION 84.83
   84.83 Timers; elapsed time indicators; remaining service life indicators; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.15SECTION 84.84
   84.84 Hand-operated valves; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.16SECTION 84.85
   84.85 Breathing bags; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.17SECTION 84.86
   84.86 Component parts exposed to oxygen pressures; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.18SECTION 84.87
   84.87 Compressed gas filters; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.19SECTION 84.88
   84.88 Breathing bag test.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.20SECTION 84.89
   84.89 Weight requirement.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.21SECTION 84.90
   84.90 Breathing resistance test; inhalation.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.22SECTION 84.91
   84.91 Breathing resistance test; exhalation.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.23SECTION 84.92
   84.92 Exhalation valve leakage test.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.24SECTION 84.93
   84.93 Gas flow test; open-circuit apparatus.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.25SECTION 84.94
   84.94 Gas flow test; closed-circuit apparatus.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.26SECTION 84.95
   84.95 Service time test; open-circuit apparatus.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.27SECTION 84.96
   84.96 Service time test; closed-circuit apparatus.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.28SECTION 84.97
   84.97 Test for carbon dioxide in inspired gas; open- and closed-circuit apparatus; maximum allowable limits.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.29SECTION 84.98
   84.98 Tests during low temperature operation.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.30SECTION 84.99
   84.99 Man tests; testing conditions; general requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.31SECTION 84.100
   84.100 Man tests 1, 2, 3, and 4; requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.32SECTION 84.101
   84.101 Man test 5; requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.33SECTION 84.102
   84.102 Man test 6; requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.34SECTION 84.103
   84.103 Man tests; performance requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.8.15.35SECTION 84.104
   84.104 Gas tightness test; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.9SUBPART 0
42:1.0.1.7.67.10SUBPART I
Subpart I - Gas Masks
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.1SECTION 84.110
   84.110 Gas masks; description.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.1.17APPENDIX
   Tables to Subpart H of Part 84
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.2SECTION 84.111
   84.111 Gas masks; required components.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.3SECTION 84.112
   84.112 Canisters and cartridges in parallel; resistance requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.4SECTION 84.113
   84.113 Canisters and cartridges; color and markings; requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.5SECTION 84.114
   84.114 Filters used with canisters and cartridges; location; replacement.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.6SECTION 84.115
   84.115 Breathing tubes; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.7SECTION 84.116
   84.116 Harnesses; installation and construction; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.8SECTION 84.117
   84.117 Gas mask containers; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.9SECTION 84.118
   84.118 Half-mask facepieces, full facepieces, and mouthpieces; fit; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.10SECTION 84.119
   84.119 Facepieces; eyepieces; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.11SECTION 84.120
   84.120 Inhalation and exhalation valves; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.12SECTION 84.121
   84.121 Head harnesses; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.13SECTION 84.122
   84.122 Breathing resistance test; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.14SECTION 84.123
   84.123 Exhalation valve leakage test.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.15SECTION 84.124
   84.124 Facepiece tests; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.16SECTION 84.125
   84.125 Particulate tests; canisters containing particulate filters; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.17SECTION 84.126
   84.126 Canister bench tests; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.10.15.18.18APPENDIX
   Tables to Subpart I of Part 84
42:1.0.1.7.67.11SUBPART J
Subpart J - Supplied-Air Respirators
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.1SECTION 84.130
   84.130 Supplied-air respirators; description.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.2SECTION 84.131
   84.131 Supplied-air respirators; required components.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.3SECTION 84.132
   84.132 Breathing tubes; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.4SECTION 84.133
   84.133 Harnesses; installation and construction; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.5SECTION 84.134
   84.134 Respirator containers; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.6SECTION 84.135
   84.135 Half-mask facepieces, full facepieces, hoods, and helmets; fit; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.7SECTION 84.136
   84.136 Facepieces, hoods, and helmets; eyepieces; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.8SECTION 84.137
   84.137 Inhalation and exhalation valves; check valves; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.9SECTION 84.138
   84.138 Head harnesses; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.10SECTION 84.139
   84.139 Head and neck protection; supplied-air respirators; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.11SECTION 84.140
   84.140 Air velocity and noise levels; hoods and helmets; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.12SECTION 84.141
   84.141 Breathing gas; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.13SECTION 84.142
   84.142 Air supply source; hand-operated or motor driven air blowers; Type A supplied-air respirators; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.14SECTION 84.143
   84.143 Terminal fittings or chambers; Type B supplied-air respirators; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.15SECTION 84.144
   84.144 Hand-operated blower test; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.16SECTION 84.145
   84.145 Motor-operated blower test; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.17SECTION 84.146
   84.146 Method of measuring the power and torque required to operate blowers.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.18SECTION 84.147
   84.147 Type B supplied-air respirator; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.19SECTION 84.148
   84.148 Type C supplied-air respirator, continuous flow class; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.20SECTION 84.149
   84.149 Type C supplied-air respirator, demand and pressure demand class; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.21SECTION 84.150
   84.150 Air-supply line tests; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.22SECTION 84.151
   84.151 Harness test; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.23SECTION 84.152
   84.152 Breathing tube test; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.24SECTION 84.153
   84.153 Airflow resistance test, Type A and Type AE supplied-air respirators; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.25SECTION 84.154
   84.154 Airflow resistance test; Type B and Type BE supplied-air respirators; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.26SECTION 84.155
   84.155 Airflow resistance test; Type C supplied-air respirator, continuous flow class and Type CE supplied-air respirator; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.27SECTION 84.156
   84.156 Airflow resistance test; Type C supplied-air respirator, demand class; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.28SECTION 84.157
   84.157 Airflow resistance test; Type C supplied-air respirator, pressure-demand class; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.29SECTION 84.158
   84.158 Exhalation valve leakage test.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.30SECTION 84.159
   84.159 Man tests for gases and vapors; supplied-air respirators; general performance requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.31SECTION 84.160
   84.160 Man test for gases and vapors; Type A and Type AE respirators; test requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.32SECTION 84.161
   84.161 Man test for gases and vapors; Type B and Type BE respirators; test requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.33SECTION 84.162
   84.162 Man test for gases and vapors; Type C respirators, continuous-flow class and Type CE supplied-air respirators; test requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.34SECTION 84.163
   84.163 Man test for gases and vapors; Type C supplied-air respirators, demand and pressure-demand classes; test requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.11.15.35.19APPENDIX
   Table to Subpart J of Part 84
42:1.0.1.7.67.12SUBPART K
Subpart K - Air-Purifying Particulate Respirators
42:1.0.1.7.67.12.15.1SECTION 84.170
   84.170 Air-purifying particulate respirators; description.
42:1.0.1.7.67.12.15.2SECTION 84.171
   84.171 Required components and attributes.
42:1.0.1.7.67.12.15.3SECTION 84.172
   84.172 Airflow resistance test.
42:1.0.1.7.67.12.15.4SECTION 84.173
   84.173 Exhalation valve leakage test.
42:1.0.1.7.67.12.15.5SECTION 84.174
   84.174 Filter efficiency level determination test - non-powered series N, R, and P filtration.
42:1.0.1.7.67.12.15.6SECTION 84.175
   84.175 Instantaneous filter efficiency level determination test - PAPR series HE, PAPR100-N, and PAPR100-P filtration.
42:1.0.1.7.67.12.15.7SECTION 84.176
   84.176 Fit test - PAPR classes HE and PAPR100.
42:1.0.1.7.67.12.15.8SECTION 84.177
   84.177 Total noise level test - PAPR classes HE and PAPR100.
42:1.0.1.7.67.12.15.9SECTION 84.178
   84.178 Breath response type, airflow resistance test - PAPR classes HE and PAPR100.
42:1.0.1.7.67.12.15.10SECTION 84.179
   84.179 Silica dust loading test - PAPR series HE filtration.
42:1.0.1.7.67.12.15.11SECTION 84.180
   84.180 Particulate loading test - PAPR series PAPR100-N and PAPR100-P filtration.
42:1.0.1.7.67.12.15.12SECTION 84.181
   84.181 Communication performance test - PAPR class PAPR100.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13SUBPART L
Subpart L - Chemical Cartridge Respirators
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.1SECTION 84.190
   84.190 Chemical cartridge respirators: description.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.2SECTION 84.191
   84.191 Chemical cartridge respirators; required components.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.3SECTION 84.192
   84.192 Cartridges in parallel; resistance requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.4SECTION 84.193
   84.193 Cartridges; color and markings; requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.5SECTION 84.194
   84.194 Filters used with chemical cartridges; location; replacement.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.6SECTION 84.195
   84.195 Breathing tubes; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.7SECTION 84.196
   84.196 Harnesses; installation and construction; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.8SECTION 84.197
   84.197 Respirator containers; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.9SECTION 84.198
   84.198 Half-mask facepieces, full facepieces, mouthpieces, hoods, and helmets; fit; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.10SECTION 84.199
   84.199 Facepieces, hoods, and helmets; eyepieces; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.11SECTION 84.200
   84.200 Inhalation and exhalation valves; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.12SECTION 84.201
   84.201 Head harnesses; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.13SECTION 84.202
   84.202 Air velocity and noise levels; hoods and helmets; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.14SECTION 84.203
   84.203 Breathing resistance test; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.15SECTION 84.204
   84.204 Exhalation valve leakage test; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.16SECTION 84.205
   84.205 Facepiece test; minimum requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.17SECTION 84.206
   84.206 Particulate tests; respirators with filters; minimum requirements; general.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.18SECTION 84.207
   84.207 Bench tests; gas and vapor tests; minimum requirements; general.
42:1.0.1.7.67.13.15.19.20APPENDIX
   Tables to Subpart L of Part 84
42:1.0.1.7.67.14SUBPART M
Subpart M [Reserved]
42:1.0.1.7.67.15SUBPART N
Subpart N - Special Use Respirators
42:1.0.1.7.67.15.15.1SECTION 84.250
   84.250 Vinyl chloride respirators; description.
42:1.0.1.7.67.15.15.2SECTION 84.251
   84.251 Required components.
42:1.0.1.7.67.15.15.3SECTION 84.252
   84.252 Gas masks; requirements and tests.
42:1.0.1.7.67.15.15.4SECTION 84.253
   84.253 Chemical-cartridge respirators; requirements and tests.
42:1.0.1.7.67.15.15.5SECTION 84.254
   84.254 Powered air-purifying respirators; requirements and tests.
42:1.0.1.7.67.15.15.6SECTION 84.255
   84.255 Requirements for end-of-service-life indicator.
42:1.0.1.7.67.15.15.7SECTION 84.256
   84.256 Quality control requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.15.15.8SECTION 84.257
   84.257 Labeling requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.16SUBPART O
Subpart O - Closed-Circuit Escape Respirators
42:1.0.1.7.67.16.15.1SECTION 84.300
   84.300 Closed-circuit escape respirator; description.
42:1.0.1.7.67.16.15.2SECTION 84.301
   84.301 Applicability to new and previously approved CCERs.
42:1.0.1.7.67.16.15.3SECTION 84.302
   84.302 Required components, attributes, and instructions.
42:1.0.1.7.67.16.15.4SECTION 84.303
   84.303 General testing conditions and requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.16.15.5SECTION 84.304
   84.304 Capacity test requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.16.15.6SECTION 84.305
   84.305 Performance test requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.16.15.7SECTION 84.306
   84.306 Wearability test requirements.
42:1.0.1.7.67.16.15.8SECTION 84.307
   84.307 Environmental treatments.
42:1.0.1.7.67.16.15.9SECTION 84.308
   84.308 Additional testing.
42:1.0.1.7.67.16.15.10SECTION 84.309
   84.309 Additional testing and requirements for dockable CCERs.
42:1.0.1.7.67.16.15.11SECTION 84.310
   84.310 Post-approval testing.
42:1.0.1.7.67.16.15.12SECTION 84.311
   84.311 Registration of CCER units upon purchase.
42:1.0.1.7.67.17SUBPART P
Subparts P-JJ [Reserved]