Self-contained breathing apparatus - pressure vessels - certification required

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2302, under CERTIFICATION OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-2302

(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.