Requirements for all Emergency Equipment

Tepid Water (Sections 4.5.6, 5.4.6, 6.4.6, 7.4.5, 8.1.1.2, 8.2.3.4)

Throughout the ANSI Z358.1-2004 standard tepid flushing fluid is considered necessary

in all types of emergency equipment applications. In Appendix B6 of the standard, the

specific temperature range of tepid water is noted. Generally, temperatures higher than

100-degrees Fahrenheit may cause chemical interactions with the skin and result in

further damage. At 60-degrees Fahrenheit and below hypothermia becomes a concern.

Consulting a safety/ health advisor will be a helpful aid in the determination of the

best temperature parameters. No two hazards are exactly the same and each should be

evaluated on a case-by-case basis.