SECTION 553.116. Hazardous Area Requirements for an Existing Small Type A Assisted Living Facility

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(a) An existing small Type A assisted living facility must ensure any space where storage or an activity produces a greater potential for a fully involved fire than that found in a one- or two-family dwelling is protected according to the requirements of 33.2.3.2, Hazardous Areas, in NFPA 101, Chapter 33, Existing Residential Board and Care Occupancies.
(b) An existing small Type A assisted living facility must ensure flammable or combustible liquids, including gasoline, oil-based paint, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar products are not stored in a building housing residents.
(c) An existing small Type A assisted living facility using commercial cooking equipment must protect the cooking operation according to the requirements of NFPA 96.

Source Note: The provisions of this §553.116 adopted to be effective August 31, 2021, 46 TexReg 5189

                    
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