42 CFR § 84.77
Inhalation and exhalation valves; minimum requirements
June 11, 2020
(a) Inhalation and exhalation valves shall be provided where necessary and protected against damage and distortion.
(b) Exhalation valves shall be—
(1) Protected against external influence; and
(2) Designed and constructed to prevent inward leakage of contaminated air.