The following minimum equipment, applicable to the curriculum(s) the training facility is certified to teach, are required for certification as a certified training facility. The equipment must be available for use by the certified training facility:

1. (1) self-contained breathing apparatus in sufficient numbers to enable each trainee to wear the equipment for at least the life of one breathing air tank during the training. (Note: Must comply with §435.3(2) of this title (relating to Self-contained Breathing Apparatus));
2. (2) standard classroom equipment to include chalkboard, speaker rostrum, supportive instructional aids available to include audio- visual projection equipment. The use of cutaways, models, flip charts, and other visual aids are recommended to enhance effectiveness of the instruction. (Note: The instructor needs to ensure all necessary equipment is available for trainees to use regarding the basic performance skills as identified in appropriate curriculum and to comply with §427.15 of this title (relating to Testing Procedures)); and
3. (3) other equipment, which may include training simulators and mock training aids, and tools required by the applicable curriculum.

Source Note:The provisions of this §427.9 adopted to be effective November 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 10895.