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 W - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
Division 6 - CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION SYSTEMS
Section 746.5537 - How often must I inspect and service the carbon monoxide detection system?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 746.5537
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) If you use electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors, you must:
(1) Install a new battery in each
battery-operated detector at least annually;
(2) Test all detectors monthly;
(3) Document the date of the test, date of
installation of new batteries, and the name of the employee who does the
testing and installment of new batteries; and
(4) Keep this documentation at the center for
review during 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 child-care center for review during 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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