Each and every set of protective clothing, including proximity clothing, that will be used during the course of instruction for a commission approved fire protection personnel curriculum shall comply with §435.1 of this title (relating to Protective Clothing). This rule applies whether the protective clothing is provided by the academy or the trainee.

1. (1) Protective clothing and elements no longer in use to the organization for emergency operations service, but are not contaminated, defective, or damaged, may be used for training that does not involve live fire training, provided such clothing and elements are appropriately marked to be easily recognized.
2. (2) Protective clothing used for aircraft rescue, live fire training, shall be suitable for the type of fire the student is being trained for and shall be determined by the chief training officer of the training facility.

Source Note:The provisions of this §427.7 adopted to be effective November 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 10895; amended to be effective October 11, 2000, 25 TexReg 10187; amended to be effective January 27, 2002, 27 TexReg 481; amended to be effective November 11, 2010, 35 TexReg 9923.