Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 748. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS |
SUBCHAPTER O. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES |
DIVISION 3. FIRE SAFETY PRACTICES |
SECTION 748.3113. Must my operation have a fire-extinguishing system?
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(a) Your operation must have a fire-extinguishing system, which may be a sprinkler system and/or fire extinguishers. (b) The state or local fire inspector must approve the sprinkler system and/or fire extinguishers in your operation. If an inspector cannot conduct an inspection, you must have at least one fire extinguisher in the operation rated not less than 3A:40BC. (c) Any fire extinguisher that has been used or has lost operating pressure must be serviced or replaced immediately with an equivalent unit. Source Note: The provisions of this §748.3113 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909