Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 553 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Subchapter D - FACILITY CONSTRUCTION
Division 10 - NEW LARGE TYPE A ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Section 553.236 - Hazardous Area Requirements for a New Large Type A Assisted Living Facility
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) A new large Type A assisted living facility must meet the requirements of 32.3.3.2, Protection from Hazards, in NFPA 101, Chapter 32, New Residential Board and Care Occupancies.
(b) A new large Type A assisted living facility must ensure flammable or combustible liquids, including gasoline, oil-based paint, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar products are not stored in a building housing residents.
(c) A new large Type A assisted living facility must protect cooking facilities, other than those in individual resident living units in accordance with the requirements of 32.3.3.8, Cooking Facilities, in NFPA 101, Chapter 32, New Residential Board and Care Occupancies.
