SECTION 85.1000. Technical Requirements--Facility Fencing Requirements

Enclosure and security of stored vehicles.

(1) Fencing. If not enclosed by a five-foot high fence on or before September 1, 1985, all VSFs shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least six feet high with a gate, which is locked at all times when the licensee or an agent or employee is not at the storage lot. No two VSFs may operate within the same fenced area.

(2) Security of vehicles.

(A) No vehicle may be stored or kept at any licensed VSF unless it is kept inside the fenced or enclosed area at all times. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "enclosed" shall mean inside a building.

(B) A vehicle accepted for storage in a VSF must be secured to prevent theft of the vehicle or its contents, including but not limited to locking doors, closing windows and hatchbacks, and raising or covering convertible tops.

Source Note: The provisions of this §85.1000 adopted to be effective April 15, 2008, 33 TexReg 2931