Massachusetts § 51A - Breathing apparatus
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 51A — Breathing apparatus, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51A. Breathing apparatus
Section 51A. Each city, town or district shall equip any fire apparatus operated by it with at least three self-contained breathing apparatus, so-called. Such breathing apparatus shall contain a minimum of 30 minutes of air or oxygen and shall be equipped with an audible alarm to indicate to the wearer thereof and to any other person in the area that there is a specific designated minimum supply of air or oxygen still present and that such wearer should leave a contaminated area. Any such breathing apparatus shall, in addition to the above, meet the requirements of the standards set up by the National Fire Protection Association for self-contained breathing apparatus. The provisions of this section shall not apply to fire apparatus designed solely for extinguishing woods or brush fires.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 51A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 51A cover?
Section 51A ("Breathing apparatus") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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