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NFPA 1930: Standard on Fire and Emergency Service Use of Thermal Imagers, Two-Way Portable RF Voice Communication Devices, Ground Ladders, Rescue Tools, Fire Hose, and Fire Hose Appliances, 2025
- Important Notices and Disclaimers
- Additional Important Notices and Disclaimers
- Chapter 1 Administration [Go to Page]
- 1.1 Scope.
- 1.2 Purpose.
- 1.3 Application.
- Chapter 2 Referenced Publications [Go to Page]
- 2.1 General.
- 2.2 NFPA Publications.
- 2.3 Other Publications.
- 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
- Chapter 3 Definitions [Go to Page]
- 3.1 General.
- 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
- 3.3 General Definitions.
- Chapter 4 Thermal Imagers Certification (NFPA 1801) [Go to Page]
- 4.1 Administration.
- 4.2 General.
- 4.3 Certification Program.
- 4.4 Inspection and Testing.
- 4.5 Annual Verification of Product Compliance.
- 4.6 Manufacturers’ Quality Assurance Program.
- 4.7 Hazards Involving Compliant Product.
- 4.8 Manufacturers’ Investigation of Complaints and Returns.
- 4.9 Manufacturers’ Safety Alert and Product Recall Systems.
- Chapter 5 Thermal Imagers Product Labeling and Information (NFPA 1801) [Go to Page]
- 5.1 Product Label Requirements.
- 5.2 User Information.
- Chapter 6 Thermal Imagers Design Requirements (NFPA 1801) [Go to Page]
- 6.1 General Design Requirements.
- 6.2 Power Button.
- 6.3 Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for Thermal Imagers.
- 6.4 TI BASIC Operational Format.
- 6.5 TI BASIC PLUS Operational Format.
- 6.6 Thermal Imager Viewing Area.
- 6.7 Hazardous Location Requirements.
- Chapter 7 Thermal Imagers Performance Requirements (NFPA 1801) [Go to Page]
- 7.1 Thermal Imager Performance Requirements.
- Chapter 8 Thermal Imagers Test Methods (NFPA 1801) [Go to Page]
- 8.1 Image Recognition Test.
- 8.2 Vibration Test.
- 8.3 Impact Acceleration Resistance Test.
- 8.4 Corrosion Test.
- 8.5 Viewing Surface Abrasion Test.
- 8.6 Heat Resistance Test.
- 8.7 Heat and Flame Test.
- 8.8 Product Label Durability Test.
- 8.9 Cable Pullout Test.
- 8.10 Effective Temperature Range Test.
- 8.11 Field of View (FOV) Measurement.
- 8.12 Thermal Sensitivity Test.
- 8.13 Durability Test.
- Chapter 9 Portable RF Voice Communication Devices Certification (NFPA 1802) [Go to Page]
- 9.1 Administration.
- 9.2 General.
- 9.3 Certification Program.
- 9.4 Inspection and Testing.
- 9.5 Annual Verification of Product Compliance.
- 9.6 Manufacturers’ Quality Assurance Program.
- 9.7 Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for RF Devices and RSMs.
- 9.8 Hazards Involving Compliant Product.
- 9.9 Manufacturers’ Investigation of Complaints and Returns.
- 9.10 Manufacturers’ Safety Alert and Product Recall Systems.
- Chapter 10 Portable RF Voice Communication Devices Product Labeling and Information (NFPA 1802) [Go to Page]
- 10.1 Product Label Requirements.
- 10.2 User Information.
- Chapter 11 Portable RF Voice Communication Devices Design Requirements (NFPA 1802) [Go to Page]
- 11.1 General Design Requirements.
- 11.2 Hazard Zone Mode.
- 11.3 Location of Controls and Features.
- 11.4 Power/Volume Knob.
- 11.5 Selector Knob.
- 11.6 Display.
- 11.7 Visual Indicators.
- 11.8 Emergency Alert Button (EAB).
- 11.9 Remote Speaker Microphone.
- 11.10 RF Device Connector (RFDC).
- 11.11 Failure Detection of Connected RSMs.
- 11.12 Failure Detection of Antennas.
- 11.13 Voice Announcement.
- 11.14 Out-of-Range Detection.
- 11.15 Audible and Visible Event Indications.
- 11.16 Visible Event Indications.
- 11.17 Internal Over-Temperature Event Indications.
- 11.18 Device Self-Checks.
- 11.19 Database Requirements.
- 11.20 Data Logging.
- 11.21 RF Wireless Interface (RFWI).
- 11.22 Data Commands.
- 11.23 Hazardous Location Requirements.
- Chapter 12 Portable RF Voice Communication Devices Performance Requirements (NFPA 1802) [Go to Page]
- 12.1 RF Device, RSM, and RF Subscriber Ensemble Requirements.
- 12.2 Power Source Performance.
- 12.3 RF Device Requirements.
- 12.4 RF Antenna Requirements.
- Chapter 13 Portable RF Voice Communication Devices Test Methods (NFPA 1802) [Go to Page]
- 13.1 Sample Preparation.
- 13.2 Speech Quality Test.
- 13.3 Heat and Immersion Leakage Resistance.
- 13.4 Vibration Test.
- 13.5 Impact Acceleration Resistance Test.
- 13.6 Corrosion Test.
- 13.7 Display Surface Abrasion Test.
- 13.8 High-Temperature Functionality Test.
- 13.9 Heat and Flame Test.
- 13.10 Product Label Durability Test.
- 13.11 Cable Pullout Test.
- 13.12 Case Integrity Test.
- 13.13 Water Drainage Test.
- 13.14 Tumble — Vibration Test.
- 13.15 TIA Transmit Power.
- 13.16 TIA Carrier Frequency Stability.
- 13.17 TIA Receiver Sensitivity.
- 13.18 Power Source Performance Test.
- 13.19 Electronic Temperature Stress Test.
- 13.20 Antenna VSWR Swept Frequency Test.
- Chapter 14 Ground Ladder Mounting and Storage (NFPA 1932) [Go to Page]
- 14.1 Administration.
- 14.2 Requirements for Mounting of Ground Ladders.
- 14.3 Requirements for Storage of Ground Ladders.
- Chapter 15 Use of Ground Ladders (NFPA 1932) [Go to Page]
- 15.1 Requirements for All Ground Ladders.
- 15.2 Additional Requirements for Extension Ladders.
- 15.3 Additional Requirements for Metal Ground Ladders.
- 15.4 Additional Requirements for Wood Ground Ladders.
- 15.5 Additional Requirements for Fiberglass Ground Ladders.
- Chapter 16 Inspection and Maintenance of Ground Ladders [Go to Page]
- 16.1 Inspection of Ground Ladders.
- 16.2 Maintenance of Ground Ladders.
- Chapter 17 Service Testing of Ground Ladders (NFPA 1932) [Go to Page]
- 17.1 Requirements for All Ground Ladders.
- 17.2 Service Testing Requirements for All Ladders Except Pompier, Multipurpose, and Folding Ladders.
- 17.3 Service Testing Requirements for Pompier Ladders.
- 17.4 Service Testing Requirements for Folding and Multipurpose Ladders.
- Chapter 18 Program Components (NFPA 1937) [Go to Page]
- 18.1 Administration
- 18.2 General.
- 18.3 Adverse Conditions Involving Rescue Tools and Lifting Bags.
- 18.4 Rescue Tool and Lifting Bag Selection, Care, and Maintenance Program Component.
- 18.5 Rescue Tool and Lifting Bag Compliance — Allowance and Retirement.
- 18.6 Records.
- 18.7 Manufacturer’s Instructions.
- 18.8 Retirement and Disposal.
- 18.9 Quality Assurance.
- 18.10 Technical Authorization.
- Chapter 19 Selection (NFPA 1937) [Go to Page]
- 19.1 Lifting Bags.
- 19.2 Rescue Tools.
- Chapter 20 Care (NFPA 1937) [Go to Page]
- 20.1 Lifting Bags.
- 20.2 Rescue Tools.
- Chapter 21 Maintenance (NFPA 1937) [Go to Page]
- 21.1 Lifting Bags.
- 21.2 Rescue Tools.
- Chapter 22 Care, Use, Inspection, Service Testing, and Replacement of Fire Hose (NFPA 1962) [Go to Page]
- 22.1 Administration.
- 22.2 Attack Hose, Supply Hose, and Forestry Hose.
- 22.3 Occupant-Use Hose.
- 22.4 Booster Hose.
- 22.5 Suction Hose.
- 22.6 Hose Inspection.
- 22.7 Cleaning and Drying.
- 22.8 Storage.
- 22.9 Service Testing Attack, Supply, Forestry Hose, and Occupant-Use Hose.
- 22.10 Service Testing Booster Hose.
- 22.11 Service Testing Suction Hose.
- 22.12 Hose Records.
- 22.13 Fire Hose Replacement.
- Chapter 23 Care, Use, Inspection, Service Testing, and Replacement of Nozzles (NFPA 1962) [Go to Page]
- 23.1 Care and Use of Nozzles.
- 23.2 Inspection of Nozzles.
- 23.3 Service Testing of Nozzles.
- 23.4 Nozzle Replacement.
- 23.5 Nozzle Records.
- Chapter 24 Care, Use, Inspection, Maintenance, Service Testing, and Replacement of Fire Hose Appliances (NFPA 1962) [Go to Page]
- 24.1 Care, Use, and Maintenance of Fire Hose Appliances.
- 24.2 Inspection of Fire Hose Appliances.
- 24.3 Service Testing of Fire Hose Appliances.
- 24.4 Fire Hose Appliance Records.
- 24.5 Fire Hose Appliance Replacement.
- Chapter 25 Care and Inspection of Fire Hose Couplings and Gaskets (NFPA 1962) [Go to Page]
- 25.1 Fire Hose Couplings.
- 25.2 Gaskets.
- Chapter 26 System Tests (NFPA 1962) [Go to Page]
- 26.1 General.
- Annex A Explanatory Material
- Annex B Specifying and Procuring Fire Hose
- Annex C History of Fire Hose Coupling Thread Standardization in the United States
- Annex D Informational References [Go to Page]