Document Citation: 40 TAC § 19.311

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TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 40. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
PART 1. DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES
CHAPTER 19. NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND MEDICAID CERTIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER D. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
40 TAC § 19.311 (2011)

§ 19.311. Fire Service and Access

(a) The facility must be served by a paid or volunteer fire department.

(1) The fire department must provide written assurance to the licensing agency that the fire department can respond to an emergency at the facility within an appropriately prompt time for the travel conditions involved.

(2) The facility must have an annual inspection by the local fire marshal and maintain documentation of such an inspection at the facility.

(b) The facility must be served by an adequate water supply that is satisfactory and accessible for fire department use as determined by the fire department serving the facility and by the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS).

(c) There must be at least one approved, readily accessible fire hydrant located within 300 feet of the building. The hydrant must be on a minimum six-inch service line, or else there must be an approved equivalent, such as a storage tank. The hydrant, its location, and service line, or equivalent must be approved by the local fire department and DHS.

(d) The building must have suitable fire lanes for access as required by local fire authorities and DHS.