Lockup facilities within the Court Services Division are required to have available for immediate use, a self-contained breathing apparatus (air pack) with turnout gear. Air pack cleaning, testing and the maintenance of proper working order are the responsibility of the Branch Supervisor.
Branch Supervisors shall ensure that each air pack is hydrostatically tested a minimum of at least once every five years for high-pressure (steel) tanks and at least once every three years for low-pressure (fiberglass) tanks. Branches should contact Court Services Division Budget Unit regarding procedures for having the tanks hydrostatically tested.
Branch Supervisors shall ensure that appropriate personnel are trained in the use of the self-contained breathing apparatus. All training shall be scheduled by contacting the Court Services Division Training section.
Branch Supervisors shall ensure that a daily inspection of the air pack is noted with the actual pressure written in the Uniform Daily Activity (UDAL)/Title 15 Log. A file shall be kept in the Branch Office, for the maintenance records and inspection results. Branch Supervisors should be able to produce the record and results for inspection purposes.