Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 25. HEALTH SERVICES |
PART 1. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES |
CHAPTER 448. STANDARD OF CARE |
SUBCHAPTER L. RESIDENTIAL PHYSICAL PLANT REQUIREMENTS |
SECTION 448.1203. Emergency Evacuation
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Every residential program shall:
(1) have emergency evacuation procedures that include provisions for individuals with disabilities; (2) hold fire drills on each shift at least quarterly and correct identified problems promptly; (3) post exit diagrams conspicuously throughout the program site (except in small one-story buildings where all exits are obvious); and (4) be able to clear the building safely and in a timely manner at all times. Source Note: The provisions of this §448.1203 adopted to be effective September 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 2020; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8842