Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Regulating and Assisting Fire Fighters and Fire Departments
Section 419.040. Protective Clothing

Sec. 419.040. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. (a) A fire department shall purchase, provide, and maintain a complete ensemble of appropriate protective clothing for each of its fire protection personnel who would be exposed to hazardous conditions from fire or other emergencies or where the potential for such exposure exists.
(b) The protective clothing shall be suitable for the task that the individual is expected to perform and must comply with the minimum standards of the National Fire Protection Association or its successor.
(c) The fire department shall develop and maintain a standard operating procedure covering the proper use, selection, care, and maintenance of all of its protective clothing.
Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 147, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 4, Sec. 2.54(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Redesignated from Sec. 416.041 and amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1241, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Government Code

Title 4 - Executive Branch

Subtitle B - Law Enforcement and Public Protection

Chapter 419 - Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Subchapter B. Regulating and Assisting Fire Fighters and Fire Departments

Section 419.021. Definitions

Section 419.022. General Powers Relating to This Subchapter

Section 419.0225. Certain Rules Prohibited

Section 419.024. Local Government Powers

Section 419.025. Manual

Section 419.026. Fees for Certificates

Section 419.0265. Reciprocity

Section 419.027. Biennial Inspections

Section 419.028. Training Programs and Instructors

Section 419.029. Training Curriculum

Section 419.030. Cooperation With Other Entities for Training Purposes

Section 419.031. Training Assistance

Section 419.032. Appointment of Fire Protection Personnel

Section 419.0321. Part-Time Fire Protection Employees

Section 419.0322. Categories and Designation of Persons Performing Fire Protection Duties

Section 419.0325. Criminal History Record Information Approval Required for Certification

Section 419.033. Certificate Expiration

Section 419.034. Certificate Renewal

Section 419.0341. Individual Certificate Holder; Certificate Renewal

Section 419.035. Certification Examinations

Section 419.036. Disciplinary Actions

Section 419.0365. Disciplinary Hearing

Section 419.0366. Tracking and Analysis of Complaint and Violation Data

Section 419.037. Appointment as Marine Fire Protection Personnel

Section 419.038. Appointment to Aircraft Fire Fighting and Rescue Fire Protection Personnel Position

Section 419.039. Criminal Penalty

Section 419.040. Protective Clothing

Section 419.041. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Section 419.042. Personal Alert Safety Systems

Section 419.043. Applicable National Fire Protection Association Standard

Section 419.044. Incident Management System

Section 419.045. Personnel Accountability System

Section 419.046. Fire Protection Personnel Operating at Emergency Incidents

Section 419.047. Commission Enforcement

Section 419.048. Fire Protection Personnel Injury Data; Recommendations to Reduce Injuries