CHT Regulatory Compliance & Standards 2

Question 1

Which NFPA document specifically addresses hyperbaric facilities and their fire safety requirements?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 99

Answer

NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, contains Chapter 14 which governs hyperbaric facility fire safety and construction requirements.

Question 2

Under UHMS guidelines, what is the maximum allowable oxygen concentration inside a Class A multiplace chamber during treatment?

Accepted Answer

23%

Answer

UHMS and NFPA 99 specify that oxygen concentration inside a multiplace chamber must not exceed 23% to reduce fire risk.

Question 3

Which federal agency has primary jurisdiction over hyperbaric chambers classified as medical devices?

Accepted Answer

FDA

Answer

The FDA regulates hyperbaric oxygen chambers as Class II or Class III medical devices under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Question 4

NFPA 99 classifies hyperbaric facilities into how many classes based on occupancy and pressure?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

NFPA 99 defines three classes: Class A (human occupancy, multiplace), Class B (single occupancy), and Class C (non-human use).

Question 5

Which document serves as the primary credentialing standard for Certified Hyperbaric Technicians in the United States?

Accepted Answer

NBDHMT CHT Examination Blueprint

Answer

The NBDHMT (National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology) CHT Examination Blueprint defines the competencies and content areas tested for CHT certification.

(CHT) Certified Hyperbaric Technician Practice Test

(CHT) Certified Hyperbaric Technician Practice Test

CHT Regulatory Compliance & Standards 2