SECTION 553.246. Hazardous Area Requirements for a New Large Type B Assisted Living Facility  


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  • (a) A new large Type B assisted living facility must meet the requirements of 19.3.2, Protection from Hazards, in NFPA 101, Chapter 19, New Health Care Occupancies.

    (b) A new large Type B 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 large Type B assisted living facility must protect any cooking operation according to the requirements of 18.3.2.5, Cooking Facilities, in NFPA 101, Chapter 18, New Health Care Occupancies.

Source Note: The provisions of this §553.246 adopted to be effective August 31, 2021, 46 TexReg 5189