26 M.R.S. §2105: Inspection procedure

The Bureau of Labor Standards shall adopt an inspection procedure for self-contained breathing apparatus. The procedure must include at least the following, as specified in the manufacturer's operation manual:

1. All components, air supply devices, personal alert safety system devices and warning devices. A complete inspection of all components, air supply devices, personal alert safety system devices and warning devices to be performed after each use and:

A. For volunteer associations and on-call fire departments, every month; and

B. For full-time fire departments, every week;

2. Facepiece. Cleansing and sanitizing the facepiece after each use; and

3. Record. A record of the date of each inspection and findings for each self-contained breathing apparatus.