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 W. FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES |
DIVISION 6. CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION SYSTEMS |
SECTION 746.5535. How many carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in my child-care center and how must they be installed?
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(a) If you use electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors: (1) At least one detector must be installed on every level of each building in the child-care operation; and (2) The detector(s) must be installed in compliance with the state or local fire marshal's instructions. (b) If you use an electronic carbon monoxide detection system connected to an alarm/smoke detection system, the system must be installed according to the state or local fire marshal's instructions. Source Note: The provisions of this §746.5535 adopted to be effective January 1, 2004, 28 TexReg 11354; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909