8415--Fire Resistant Uniforms for the Batavia and Buffalo VA Medical Centers
This amendment clarifies that hooded sweatshirts and long sleeve t-shirts, as specified, are not required to be flame-resistant (FR). The long sleeve t-shirts are for use as cotton undergarments, while separate FR long-sleeved shirts are required as outer garments. The hooded sweatshirts are for use as regular outer garments for non-FR tasks. The government confirms that category 2 FR protection is provided by other specified shirts and additional suits.