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42 CFR 84.177

§ 84.177 Total noise level test—PAPR classes HE and PAPR100.

United States · 42 CFR — Public Health · Status: effective

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42 CFR 84.177, § 84.177 Total noise level test—PAPR classes HE and PAPR100, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/201786
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Noise levels generated by any powered air-purifying respirators that cover the ears (i.e., hood or helmet) will be measured at the entrance to each ear at maximum airflow obtainable and must not exceed 80 dBA.

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This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.