
Rope should be retired based on experience and good judgment, used in conjunction with education.New ropes inspected and a rope log created.Note: Life Safety Rope must have an internal tracer tape indicating compliance.Class 2 (General use) – Two person life safety rope w/ > 600 lbs working strength.Class 1 (Light use) – One person life safety rope w/ > 300 lbs working strength.


NFPA 1983, Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope and System Components, 2001 Edition.Constructing mechanical advantage systems.
