SECTION 553.216. Hazardous Area Requirements for a New Small Type A Assisted Living Facility  


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  • (a) A new 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 32.2.3.2, Hazardous Areas, in NFPA 101, Chapter 32, New Residential Board and Care Occupancies.

    (b) A new 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) A new 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 §553.216 adopted to be effective August 31, 2021, 46 TexReg 5189