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 8 - NEW SMALL TYPE A ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Section 553.216 - Hazardous Area Requirements for a New Small Type A Assisted Living Facility
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) A new small Type A assisted living facility must ensure any space where storage or an activity produces a greater potential for a fully involved fire than that found in a one- or two-family dwelling is protected according to the requirements of 32.2.3.2, Hazardous Areas, in NFPA 101, Chapter 32, New Residential Board and Care Occupancies.
(b) A new small 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 small Type A assisted living facility using commercial cooking equipment must protect the cooking operation according to the requirements of NFPA 96.
