Cal. Code Regs. tit. 8 § 3408

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 3408 - Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS)

(a) Fire fighters shall be provided with and use a PASS device in emergency situations that involve entrapment hazards due to a possible structural collapse of any type or atmospheric hazards such as immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) atmospheres. PASS shall also be worn when directed by the incident commander or incident safety officer.

(b) In-Service Personal Alarms.

(1) Every fire fighter engaged in interior structural fire fighting activities requiring the use of self-contained breathing apparatus shall be provided with and use a personal alarm device. Alarm devices shall meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1982, Standard on Personal Alert Safety Systems, 2007 Edition, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

(2) Certification. Alarm devices shall be labeled or otherwise certified to indicate compliance with this section.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 3408

1. Amendment filed 4-29-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 18).
2. Amendment of subsection (d)(6) filed 3-6-2000; operative 4-5-2000 (Register 2000, No. 10).
3. Repealer and new section heading and section and amendment of NOTE filed 11-7-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 45). Transmission deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(b) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Sections 142.3 and 147.4, Labor Code.

1. Amendment filed 4-29-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 18).
2. Amendment of subsection (d)(6) filed 3-6-2000; operative 4-5-2000 (Register 2000, No. 10).
3. Repealer and new section heading and section and amendment of Note filed 11-7-2022; operative 1/1/2023 (Register 2022, No. 45). Transmission deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(b) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.