UFC 4-730-10
15 June 2006
TABLE 4-4.0. SCBA MAINTENANCE/COMPRESSOR ROOM
The Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Maintenance Room is used for the
Description/
maintenance and minor repair of the SCBA equipment. It includes a work bench, ample task
Usage
lighting, and shelving for storage of parts and equipment. The room also contains a Mask
Pressure Testing Machine.
Separate but directly adjacent is the dedicated SCBA Compressor Room which houses the main
compressor unit used to charge the apparatus with filtered air. Ensure direct access between
these rooms. This space must include sound attenuation. A compressed air supply line is
provided from this room to the SCBA Maintenance Room.
2.4 m (8 ft.) minimum.
Min. Ceiling Ht.
Walls. CMU. Provide a low-maintenance, durable finish such as industrial latex or epoxy
paints on all wall surfaces.
Floor. Provide a sealed concrete surface. A non-skid, low-maintenance traffic coating may
also be acceptable.
Ceiling. None required in SCBA Maintenance Room.
None required. Provide compressed air lines to Apparatus Bay and SCBA Maintenance Room.
Plumbing
20 C (68 F) minimum, 26 C (78 F) maximum. Provide positive pressure ventilation to prevent
HVAC
Provide Fire Protection System per Paragraph 3-6.3.
Fire Protection
Provide outlets per code.
Power
540 Lux (50 ft. candles). Provide fluorescent energy efficient light fixtures. In the SCBA
Lighting
Maintenance Room provide task lighting at the work/service bench.
CCTV. None required.
Communication
CATV/Internal Video. None required.
PA/Audio. Provide a speaker.
Telephone. Provide one line with internal two-way communication.
Data. None required.
Security. None required.
None required.
Casework
Provide industrial grade 610 mm (24 in) minimum work bench and storage shelving. Provide
Furnishings
mask pressure testing machine, safety cage, scales, spare parts bin, and dry chemical
Fixtures &
extinguisher recharge kit.
Equipment
(FF&E)
In the SCBA Compressor Room provide an STC rating of 50 to 55 to contain compressor noise.
Special
Requirements
4-5
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