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 5 - SOFT CONTAINED PLAY EQUIPMENT
Section 744.3303 - Are there additional safety requirements for soft contained play equipment?
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
Yes. Soft contained play equipment must:
(1) Not have to-fro, bucket, or tire swings attached inside or outside of the structure;
(2) Have no more than a 24-inch difference in height between two connecting platforms;
(3) Have use zones as outlined in § 744.3305 of Title 40 (relating to How do I measure the use zone for soft contained play equipment?) that are free of obstacles and covered with unitary surfacing material;
(4) Be installed, maintained and cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions; and
(5) Include closer supervision when in use by requiring at least one caregiver to be positioned at each level of the play area.
