Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 553. LICENSING STANDARDS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES |
SUBCHAPTER D. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION |
DIVISION 11. NEW LARGE TYPE B ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES |
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