Document Citation: 40 TAC § 746.5209

Header:

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. EME

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
40 TAC § 746.5209 (2011)

§ 746.5209. How many exits must my child-care center have?

(a) The child-care center must have at least two exits to the outside that are located in distant parts of each building.

(b) If any doors open into a fenced yard, the children must be able to open the doors easily from the inside.

(c) You may not count doors that are blocked or locked as exits.

(d) An exit through a kitchen or other hazardous area may not be one of the required exits unless the state or local fire marshal specifically approves in writing.

(e) Doors and gates leading into a pool area may not be counted as an exit.

(f) A window may be used as a designated fire exit only if all children and caregivers are physically able to exit through the window to the ground outside safely and quickly.