What is the service life on rescue hardware (i.e. carabiners, pulleys, anchor plates, etc.)? When should hardware be retired? Hardware is good to use until:
Does my harness need to be re-certified? Can it be re-certified? NFPA 1983 is a standard for manufacturers. In it, it states that harnesses must
What if I don’t know when the rope was purchased? A: NFPA 1983, 1990 edition required for any life safety rope to have a tape
When do I remove rope or a harness from service? Rope: A non-destructive test that tells how much strength your rope has left does not
Whats the best way to clean my rigging and rope rescue equipment? All rope rescue equipment should be kept clean and free of dirt and
Are the equipment standards too stringent or even relevant? Many believe (as you probably know) that the standards are too heavy-handed with safety factors that
What is a 3-Sigma rating? 3-Sigma ratings are used throughout the climbing and rescue industries to determine a level of accuracy in the breaking strength
What is Average vs. Minimum Break Strength? Average breaking strength is determined by averaging the samples in a given test. Minimum breaking strength can be
How do I convert meters to feet or vice versa? 1 meter = 3.28ft
