Specifications include, but are not limited to: Public Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Devices & Services. 1. LEVEL A & LEVEL B: Ensemble shall include, at a minimum: • Liquid Splash Resistant Chemical Clothing, encapsulated or non-encapsulated • Liquid Splash Resistant Hood • Closed-Circuit Rebreather (minimum 2-hour supply, preferred), open-circuit SCBA or when appropriate, Air-Line System with 15-minute escape SCBA • Spare Cylinders/Bottles for rebreathers or SCBA and service/repair kits. • Chemical Resistant Gloves, including thermal, as appropriate to hazard • Personal Cooling System: Vest or Full Suit with support equipment needed for maintaining body core temperature within acceptable limits. • Hardhat/Helmet • Chemical/Biological Protective Undergarment • Inner Gloves • Approved Chemical Resistant Tape • Chemical Resistant Boots, Steel or Fiberglass Toe and Shank • Chemical Resistant Outer Booties 2. LEVEL C: Ensemble shall include, at a minimum: • Liquid Chemical Splash Resistant Clothing (permeable or non-permeable) • Liquid Chemical Splash Resistant Hood (permeable or non-permeable) • Tight-fitting, Full-Face Piece, Negative Pressure Air Purifying Respirator with the appropriate cartridge(s) or canister(s) and P100 filter(s) for protection against toxic industrial chemicals, particulates, and military specific agents. • Tight-fitting, Full-Face Piece, Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) with chemically resistant hood with appropriate cartridge(s) or canister(s) and high-efficiency filter(s) for protection against toxic industrial chemicals, particulates, and military specific agents. • Equipment or system batteries will include those that are rechargeable (e.g. NiCad) or nonrechargeable with extended shelf life (e.g. Lithium)
