Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES
Subchapter W - FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
Division 6 - CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION SYSTEMS
Section 747.5337 - How often must I inspect and service the carbon monoxide detection system?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 747.5337
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(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 and the
date of installation of new batteries; and
(4) Keep this documentation at the home 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 inspects and tests the system at least
annually;
(2) Keep the most recent
inspection report at the child-care home 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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