Document Citation: 40 TAC § 746.5205

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TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 40. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
PART 19. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
CHAPTER 746. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
SUBCHAPTER W. FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
DIVISION 2. EMERG

Date:
08/31/2009

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§ 746.5205. Must I practice my emergency preparedness plans?

Yes, the following components of your center's emergency preparedness plans must be practiced as specified below:

(1) You must practice a fire drill every month. The children must be able to safely exit the building within three minutes;

(2) You must practice a severe weather drill at least once every three months; and

(3) You must document these drills, including the date of the drill, time of the drill, and length of time for the evacuation or relocation to take place.