Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 279 - CONTRACTING TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES
Subchapter D - SERVICE DELIVERY
Section 279.75 - Equipment Installation
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 279.75
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) During an initial home visit, an installer must:
(1)
install and make an initial test of the equipment;
(2) ensure that the equipment has an
alternate power source in the event of a power failure;
(3) install within limits set forth in
manufacturers' installation instructions; and
(4) if necessary:
(A) purchase a telephone extension
cord;
(B) connect and run a
telephone extension cord not to exceed 50 feet between the wall jack and the
equipment; and
(C) safely tack the
telephone extension cord against the wall or floorboard to prevent a hazard to
an individual.
(b) An installer is not required to:
(1) adapt the physical environment in an
individual's home to make it compatible with the equipment;
(2) arrange or pay for relocation of the
telephone; or
(3) purchase or
install electrical extension cords. An installer must not use an electrical
extension cord when installing equipment.
(c) A provider must document a failure to install the equipment, including:
(1) the
reason for the delay;
(2) the date
the provider anticipates it will install the equipment or the specific reason
the provider cannot anticipate a date; and
(3) a description of the provider's ongoing
efforts to install the equipment, if applicable.
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