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Pennsylvania State Fire Academy 

Self‐Contained Breathing Apparatus Inspection Checklist
SCBA Make and Model Today’s Date

Cylinder DOT‐E Number Cylinder Serial Number

DOT‐E
Instructions:
1. This checklist shall be used for a Open Circuit Self‐Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) only
2. This inspection complies with the intent of NFPA 1852, Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Open Circuit Self 
Contained Breathing Apparatus, 2013 Edition, Chapter 7, Maintenance  
3. Units that are soiled or contaminated shall be cleaned prior to inspection
Definitions:
“Soiled” ‐ Soil is easily transferred from one surface to another
“Contaminated” ‐ Presence of a visual or odorous foreign substance
4. Place an X in the appropriate box (P)ass or (F)ail   

Facepiece
P F P F
Overall assembly: free from deterioration,  Lens: free from cracks, crazing, thermal, 
dirt and damage or other damage
Headnet  and harness anchors: present, 
Exhalation valve: functional and undamaged
functional and undamaged
Regulator connection: functional and  Speaking diaphragm: functional and 
undamaged undamaged  
Rubber Components: free from deformation,  Lens Frame Retainer: present and correctly 
wear, damage, and cracks installed

Backplate and Harness Assembly
P F P F
Harness and Backframe assemblies: free from  Cylinder Retention System: functional and 
cuts, tears and damage undamaged
Fastening assemblies: operate properly Straps: extend fully

Cylinder
P F P F
Hydrostatic test: current Threads: serviceable
Gauge: functional and undamaged Valve hand wheel: undamaged
Cylinder: cracks, dents, or damage Burst disc outlet: clear
Composite cylinder: cuts, gouges, or damage Cylinder pressure: full
Construction (Circle) Last Hydro Date Hydro Retest Req. Hydro Due Date Service Life(yrs.) End of Life Date
Steel or Aluminium 5 years Indefinite
Hoop wrapped Alum. 3 years 15 Years
Fiberglass wrapped 3 years 15 Years
Kevlar wrapped 3 years 15 Years
Carbon Fiber wrapped 5 years 15 Years

Effective  02/2016
Hoses
P F P F
 
Free of cuts, abrasion, or damage Connections tight
External fittings: functional and undamaged Coupling nipple seal; present and undamaged

Pressure Retention Test
Procedure: Close all valves, open cylinder valve fully then close. P F
No audible pressure loss, or visual loss of greater than 100 psi in 10 seconds

End of Service Time Indicator(ESTI)
P F P F
Mount secure and debris free Fitting: functional and undamaged
Proper activation pressure

Regulator Assembly
P F P F
Control: functional and undamaged Pressure relief device: undamaged
Housing: undamaged
No unusual noises while operating Normal and bypass modes functional

Remote Pressure Gauge / Remote Console
P F
Remote gauge and cylinder pressure within 
Undamaged
5%

Personal Alert Safety System(PASS)
P F P F
Excessive wear or damage Battery covers secure
Functions properly Low battery warning not present

Other Components
P F P F
Heads Up Display(HUD): functional and 
Voice amp serviceable
undamaged
Rapid Intervention Connection/Universal Air Connection(RIC/UAC)storable and serviceable

COMMENTS:

Inspected by: Signature:

Effective  02/2016

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