SECTION 744.3563. How many exits must my operation have?

(a) The operation must have at least two exits to the outside that are located in distant parts of each building.

(b) If any doors open into a fenced yard, the children must be able to open the doors easily from the inside.

(c) You may not count doors that are blocked or locked as exits.

(d) An exit through a kitchen or other hazardous area may not be one of the required exits unless the state or local fire marshal specifically approves in writing.

(e) Doors and gates leading into a pool area may not be counted as an exit.

(f) A window may be used as a designated fire exit only if all children and caregivers are physically able to exit through the window to the ground outside safely and quickly.

Source Note: The provisions of this §744.3563 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909