Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 550 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTERS
Subchapter E - BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
Section 550.1205 - Distinct Part Facilities and Physical and Programmatic Separation
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) A center must be physically and programmatically distinct from any business to which it is attached or of which it is a part.
(b) If more than one business occupies the same building or physical location, the center must have its own entrance.
(c) A center must be separated from other occupancies with construction having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
(d) A center's separate entrance must not be accessed solely through another business or health care provider.
(e) A center's separate entrance must have appropriate signage and be clearly identified as belonging to the center.
(f) A licensed center's space must be contiguous.
(g) If a center has more than one building, the center must provide protection from inclement weather to minors, staff, contractors, volunteers and visitors who travel between the buildings.
