1.1.1 This standard shall specify the minimum selection, care, and maintenance requirements for Life Safety Rope, escape rope and webbing, water rescue throwlines, moderate elongation laid life saving rope, life safety harnesses, belts, auxiliary equipment, litters and victim extrication devices for emergency services personnel that are compliant with NFPA 1983, Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services. 1.1.2 This standard shall also specify minimum selection, care and maintenance requirements for life safety rope, escape rope and webbing, water rescue throwlines, moderate elongation laid life saving rope, life safety harnesses, belts, auxiliary equipment, litters, and victim extrication devices for emergency services personnel that are compliant with the previous editions of NFPA 1983. 1.1.3 This standard shall not specify requirements for any accessories that could be attached to the certified product and are not necessary for the certified product to meet the requirements of this standard. 1.1.4 This standard shall not specify requirements for any utility rope. 1.1.5 This standard shall not specify requirements for any rope or associated equipment designed for mountain rescue, cave rescue, lead climbing operations, or where expected hazards and situations dictate other performance requirements. 1.1.6 This standard shall not specify requirements for any rope or equipment for fall protection pertaining to employees of general industry or the construction and demolition industry. 1.1.7 This standard shall not be construed as addressing all the safety concerns associated with the use of Life Safety Rope and Equipment. It shall be the responsibility of the persons and organizations that use compliant Life Safety Rope and Equipment to establish safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.1.8 This standard shall not be construed as addressing all the safety concerns, if any, associated with the use of this standard by testing or repair facilities. 1.1.9 Nothing herein shall restrict any jurisdiction from exceeding these minimum requirements.