Question:
I had a Technical Inspector tell me that, even though they were dated the same year, my 3.2A/15 fire suit was expired, but my 38.1 head and neck restraint was still legal. Could you provide me with some more information?
Answer:
A 3.2A/15 and 3.2A/20 suit is considered legal for 5 years. The date on the suit is included in that 5 year span. A 38.1 head and neck restraint expires at the end of the month marked, 5 years after being inspected. For a better clarification, please refer to the chart below.
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SFI 38.1 Head and Neck Restraints
SFI 3.2A/15 or 20 Fire suit |
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SFI Sticker Month/Year |
Expiration Date |
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Month/2004 |
Expired |
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Month/2005 |
Expired |
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Month/2006 |
Expired |
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Month/2007 |
Expired |
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Month/2008 |
Expired |
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Month/2009 |
Fire suits: Expired
Head and Neck Restraints: End of Punched Month/2014 |
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Month/2010 |
Fire suits: End of 2014
Head and Neck Restraints: End of Punched Month/2015 |
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Month/2011 |
Fire suits: End of 2015
Head and Neck Restraints: End of Punched Month/2016 |
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Month/2012 |
Fire suits: End of 2016
Head and Neck Restraints: End of Punched Month/2017 |
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Month/2013 |
Fire suits: End of 2017
Head and Neck Restraints: End of Punched Month/2018 |
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Month/2014 |
Fire suits: End of 2018
Head and Neck Restraints: End of Punched Month/2019 |
