Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
Subchapter N - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
Division 3 - USE ZONES
Section 744.3205 - How do I measure the use zone for slides?

(a) The use zone in front of the access and to the sides of a slide must extend a minimum of six feet from the perimeter of the equipment.

(b) For slides six feet high or less, the use zone in front of the exit of a slide must extend at least six feet.

(c) For slides greater than six feet high, the use zone in front of the exit of a slide must be equal to the distance from the slide platform to the protective surfacing up to a maximum of eight feet.

(d) The use zone in front of the slide exit must not overlap the use zone of any other equipment.