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 5. CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY PRACTICES |
SECTION 748.3193. How must carbon monoxide detectors be installed?
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(a) You must install carbon monoxide detectors that meet Underwriters Laboratories Inc. requirements (UL-Listed). (1) You must install carbon monoxide detectors according to manufacturer's specifications for proper location and installation; and (2) Furniture, draperies, or other items must not cover up detectors. (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 inspector's requirements. Source Note: The provisions of this §748.3193 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