Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 746. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS |
SUBCHAPTER T. PHYSICAL FACILITIES |
DIVISION 3. TOILETS AND SINKS |
SECTION 746.4405. Where must I locate the hand-washing sinks for children's use?
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Hand-washing sinks must be inside the child-care center. Children 18 months of age and older must be able to safely and independently access the sink. Hand-washing sinks must be equipped with soap, running water, and single-use disposable towels or hot-air hand dryers. Refer to Subchapter R of this chapter (relating to Health Practices) for further information on hand washing.
Source Note: The provisions of this §746.4405 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909