N.J. Admin. Code § 12:100-10.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 12:100-10.9 - Protective clothing; head, eye and face protection

(a) Head protection shall consist of a protective head device with ear flaps and chin strap which meet the performance, construction and testing requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910.156(e)(5) or NFPA 1972-1987, Helmets for Structural Fire Fighting.

(b) Full facepieces, helmets, goggles or hoods of breathing apparatus which comply with 29 CFR 1910.134 and 12:100-10.1 0 shall be deemed to comply with (a) above.

(c) A full protective hood shall be provided for the firefighter that meets the performance, construction, and testing requirements of NFPA 1971-1991, Protective Clothing for Structural Fire Fighting.

1. Firefighters shall be provided with a full protective hood provided that if the wearing of the hood interferes with the proper fit of the helmet, a full protective hood need not be provided until the helmet becomes unserviceable and is replaced.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:100-10.9

Amended by R.1998 d.574, effective 12/7/1998.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 3368(a), 30 New Jersey Register 4240(b).
In (a), substituted a reference to NFPA 1972-1987, Helmets for Structural Fire Fighting for a reference to NFPA Standard 1972-1987 edition at the end; in (b), substituted "or hoods of" for "hoods or" following "helmets"; and added (c).
Amended by R.2004 d.183, effective 5/3/2004.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 150(a), 36 New Jersey Register 2244(a).
In (b), inserted "goggles" preceding "or hoods"; in (c), deleted "December 7, 1999," in 1.