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 P - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
Division 6 - CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION SYSTEMS
Section 744.3757 - How often must I inspect and service the carbon monoxide detection system?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 744.3757
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) If you use electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors:
(1) The director or designee must install a
new battery in each battery-operated detector at least annually;
(2) The director or designee must test all
detectors monthly;
(3) The date of
each monthly test, date of each installation of new batteries, and the name of
the director or designee who does the installment of new batteries and each
testing must be recorded and kept at the operation for review during your hours
of operation.
(b) If you use an electronic carbon monoxide detection system connected to an alarm/smoke detection system, you must:
(1) Ensure the
system monitoring company or the state or local fire marshal tests the system
at least annually;
(2) Keep the
most recent inspection report at the operation for review during your hours of
operation;
(3) Ensure the report
includes the date of the inspection and the inspector's name and telephone
number; and
(4) Make any
corrections required in the report.
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