Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Subchapter O - SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
Division 3 - FIRE SAFETY PRACTICES
Section 748.3111 - How often must the smoke detectors at my operation be tested?

(a) The administrator or designee must test all battery-operated smoke detectors monthly by pressing the test button or switch on the unit. The date of the test and the name of the employee who does the testing must be documented and kept at the operation for review.

(b) A company licensed by the State Fire Marshal, or the state or local fire inspector, must test an electronic smoke alarm system at least annually. You must keep documentation of the inspection at the operation for review. The documentation must indicate the date of the inspection and the inspector's name and telephone number.