Document Citation: 40 TAC § 748.3237

Header:
TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 40. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
PART 19. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
CHAPTER 748. GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER O. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
DIVISION 6. EMERGENCY EVACUATION

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
40 TAC § 748.3237 (2011)

§ 748.3237. What other safety provisions must I make?

(a) Closet door latches must allow children to open the door from the inside of the closet.

(b) In case of electrical failure, you must have an operable source of emergency lighting that is approved by the state or local fire inspector, or operable battery-powered lighting.

(c) Children must be able to open emergency exit doors easily from the inside, unless specifically approved in writing by the state or local fire inspector. The written approval must be signed and dated by the state or local fire inspector and maintained at your operation for our review.