Colorado § 24-33.5-2302 - Self-contained breathing apparatus - pressure vessels - certification required.
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§ 24-33.5-2302. Self-contained breathing apparatus - pressure vessels - certification required.
(1) On and after January 1, 2020, a person shall not sell, lease, or offer for use in the state an SCBA that contains or incorporates a pressure vessel unless the vessel is:
(a) Certified as meeting all applicable standards promulgated by DOT or NIOSH and any standards adopted by the director by rule; and
(b) Within its recommended service life following certification or, if applicable, recertification or requalification in accordance with the methods specified in special permit DOT-SP 16320 or a successor standard adopted by DOT or NIOSH.
Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (SB 19-061), ch. 215, p. 2232, § 2, effective August 2.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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