Document: 10 CFR Part 20
Document ID: 1ed26bbd-f76b-4e4c-a8a9-c74778013d0d
Document Type: cfr
Title: Application for use of higher assigned protection factors.
Source: 10 CFR Part 20
Source URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/part-20/section-20.1705
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Section ID: 20.1705
CFR Part: 20
CFR Title: 10

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§ 20.1705 Application for use of higher assigned protection factors. The licensee shall obtain authorization from the Commission before using assigned protection factors in excess of those specified in Appendix A to part 20. The Commission may authorize a licensee to use higher assigned protection factors on receipt of an application that— ( a ) Describes the situation for which a need exists for higher protection factors; and ( b ) Demonstrates that the respiratory protection equipment provides these higher protection factors under the proposed conditions of use. [ 64 FR 54557 , Oct. 7, 1999]