Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
Subchapter T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES
Division 3 - TOILETS AND SINKS
Section 746.4421 - May the doors to the restroom or toilets have locks on them?

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 746.4421

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

Yes. Doors on restrooms and toilets used by children may have locks, although:

(1) Locks must be out of children's reach; or

(2) If locks are within children's reach there must be a way to immediately open the door from the outside in an emergency, and:

(A) The unlocking mechanism must be accessible to all employees at all times and must be demonstrated satisfactorily to Licensing staff upon request; and

(B) An adult must be present in the restroom area when children younger than five years are using restrooms with door locks within children's reach.

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