Life Safety Rope Service Life

In 1998 the cordage institute published standard ci 1801 low stretch and static kernmantle life safety rope which defined a static rope as having a maximum 6 elongation at 10 of the rope s minimum breaking strength mbs.

Life safety rope service life.

Life safety ropes are regularly exposed to conditions that could lead to dangerous damage and put firefighter s lives at risk. Chapter 5 labeling and information 5 1 life safety rope. 5 8 manufacturer supplied eye termination. Life safety rope service life and nfpa requirements for inspection.

Proper inspection and record keeping are essential to determine if the rope is still safe for use during rappelling or rescue operations. 4 8 manufacturers safety alert and product recall systems. 5 9 life safety harnesses. Life safety rope webbing anchor straps accessory cord.

5 5 fire escape webbing. 5 7 moderate elongation laid life saving rope. If the harness demonstrates any of these conditions it should be removed from service and destroyed. Section 5 2 2 of astm f1740 96 2007 guide for inspection of nylon polyester or nylon polyester blend or both kernmantle rope recommends 10 years as a maximum rope life.

A complete inspection of life safety rope and associated products. A low stretch rope would have 6 to 10 elongation at 10 of the rope s mbs. 1 1 1 this standard shall specify minimum design performance testing and certifications requirements for life safety rope escape rope water rescue throwlines life safety harnesses belts victim extrication devices litters escape webbing escape systems and auxiliary equipment for emergency services personnel. The committee felt that after 10 years of storage it might be worth considering replacement of a life safety rope even though the rope had not been used.