Document Citation: K.A.R. § 22-24-5

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KANSAS ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
AGENCY 22 STATE FIRE MARSHAL
ARTICLE 24. REGIONAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE

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08/31/2009

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22-24-5. Composition of teams.

(a) Each hazardous materials response team shall consist of at least nine members who possess the qualifications established by K.A.R. 22-24-3 and K.A.R. 22-24-4. A minimum of four members shall be available for response at any time.

(b) Each chemical assessment team shall consist of at least six members who possess the qualifications established by K.A.R. 22-24-3 and K.A.R. 22-24-4. A minimum of three members shall be available for response at any time.

(c) Each emergency response team member shall be certified by that individual's employer as meeting the qualifications for hazardous materials technicians established by NFPA 472. Each emergency response team member assigned to provide emergency medical support shall be certified by that individual's employer as meeting the qualifications for a level II responder or a higher level as defined by NFPA 473 and shall be currently certified or registered as an emergency medical technician by the state of Kansas board of emergency medical services.

(d) Emergency response teams may consist of personnel from one or more public or nonpublic entities. Each team shall designate a single point of contact for purposes of emergency dispatch, a single authority for contract administration, and the employer responsible for the employer requirements set out in these regulations.