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 11 - NEW LARGE TYPE B ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Section 553.241 - Construction Requirements for a New Large Type B Assisted Living Facility

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 553.241

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) Structurally sound. A new large Type B assisted living facility must ensure any building is structurally sound regarding actual or expected dead, live, and wind loads according to applicable building codes.

(b) Separation of occupancies.

(1) A new large Type B assisted living facility must be separated from other occupancies by a fire barrier having at least a 2-hour fire resistance rating constructed according to the requirements of NFPA 101 and its referenced standards.

(2) A large Type B assisted living facility is not required to be separated from a hospital or nursing facility unless the separation is required by NFPA 101 or the standards for licensing the hospital or nursing facility.

(c) Construction type. A new large Type B assisted living facility must ensure a building housing the facility meets the requirements of 18.1.6, Minimum Construction Requirements, in NFPA 101, Chapter 18, New Health Care Occupancies.

(d) Interior finish. A new Large Type B assisted living facility must ensure interior wall, ceiling and floor finish materials meet the requirements of 18.3.3, Interior Finish, in NFPA 101, Chapter 18, New Health Care Occupancies.

(e) Vertical openings. A new large Type B assisted living facility must ensure vertical openings are protected according to the requirements of 18.3.1, Protection of Vertical Openings, in NFPA 101, Chapter 18, New Health Care Occupancies.

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