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Ensuring Safe, Compliant Breathing Air for First Responders

Industrial Protection Services (IPS) provides comprehensive air quality testing to ensure that your department’s SCBA and breathing air systems meet strict safety and compliance standards. Firefighters and emergency responders rely on high-purity compressed air, and even minor contamination can lead to serious health risks and equipment failure. That’s why regular air testing is critical for safety, compliance, and operational readiness.

Our certified technicians perform on-site testing to analyze key contaminants, helping departments maintain compliance with:
✔️ NFPA 1989 – Standard on Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services
✔️ OSHA 1910.134 – Respiratory Protection Requirements
✔️ ANSI/CGA G-7.1-1989 – Breathing Air Specifications


What Does IPS Air Quality Testing Cover?

We conduct a detailed analysis of your compressed breathing air to detect contaminants and ensure compliance. Our testing covers:

✔️Oxygen (O₂): 19.5%–23.5%
✔️Carbon Monoxide (CO): ≤5 ppm
✔️Carbon Dioxide (CO₂): ≤1,000 ppm
✔️Oil Mist & Particulates: ≤2.0 mg/m³
✔️Water Vapor: ≤24 ppm
✔️Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): ≤25 ppm
✔️Odor: No pronounced odor

These parameters are based on NFPA 1989, which requires quarterly air quality testing by an accredited laboratory or after maintenance or suspected contamination. OSHA further mandates that SCBA air must meet Grade D breathing air standards, ensuring that firefighters are breathing safe, contaminant-free air.


Why Choose IPS for Air Quality Testing?

✔️NFPA & OSHA Compliance – Ensures your department meets safety standards
✔️We come to your station and conduct testing at your facility
✔️Fast & Reliable Results – Prevent downtime with quick, accurate reporting
✔️Certified Technicians – Expert analysis and recommendations for corrective actions
✔️Preventative Maintenance – Detect issues early to avoid costly repairs or safety hazards

Regular testing helps protect your crew, extend the life of SCBA equipment, and ensure operational safety in hazardous environments.


Schedule Your Air Quality Test Today

Ensure your department’s breathing air is safe, clean, and fully compliant. Contact IPS today to schedule your air quality test and stay ahead of NFPA and OSHA requirements.


Contact Us:

  • Headquarters:
    • Address: 33 Northwestern Dr, Salem, NH 03079 USA
  • Regional Office:
    • Address: 125 John Roberts Rd, Ste 4, South Portland, ME 04106