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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 419.042. Personal Alert Safety Systems

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A fire department shall purchase, provide, and maintain a personal alert safety system 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 personal alert safety system must comply with 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 personal alert safety systems.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 419.042. Personal Alert Safety Systems - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-419-042/

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