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91-191 - General

Section 51.3
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Protective footwear
51.3When engaged in structural fire-fighting or rescue, a firefighter shall use protective footwear that
(a) meets or exceeds NFPA 1974, “Standard on Protective Footwear for Structural Fire Fighting”, 1992 edition or the standard for Grade 1 footwear, with sole puncture protection and electric shock resistant soles, in CSA standard CAN/CSA Z195-M92, “Protective Footwear”,
(b) is water resistant for at least 12.7 cm above the bottom of the heel, and
(c) has a slip-resistant outer sole.
97-121; 2020-35
Protective footwear
51.3When engaged in structural fire-fighting or rescue, a firefighter shall use protective footwear that
(a) meets or exceeds NFPA 1974, “Standard on Protective Footwear for Structural Fire Fighting”, 1992 edition or the standard for Grade 1 footwear, with sole puncture protection and electric shock resistant soles, in CSA standard CAN/CSA Z195-M92, “Protective Footwear”,
(b) is water resistant for at least 12.7 cm above the bottom of the heel, and
(c) has a slip-resistant outer sole.
97-121