Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
Subchapter O - FOSTER HOMES: HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
Division 4 - SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
Section 749.3039 - What are the requirements for outdoor recreation equipment?

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 749.3039

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) Equipment must not have openings, angles, or protrusions that can entangle a child's clothing or entrap a child's body or body parts.

(b) Equipment must be securely anchored according to manufacturer's specifications to prevent collapsing, tipping, sliding, moving, or overturning.

(c) Climbing equipment, swings, and slides must not be installed over asphalt or concrete.

(d) Equipment must be appropriate, cleaned, maintained, and repaired.

(e) Trampolines may only be used at the foster home if:

(1) The number of children allowed on the trampoline at one time meets the manufacturer's instructions;

(2) Shock-absorbing pads cover the springs, hooks, and frame;

(3) Ladders are removed from the trampoline when the trampoline is not in use; and

(4) A caregiver provides supervision as follows:
(A) For children under 12 years old, the caregiver must be immediately present, watching the child(ren) at all times, enforcing safety rules and manufacturer's instructions, and able to respond in an emergency; and

(B) For children 12 years old and older, the caregiver must be on the premises, visually check on the child(ren) at frequent intervals, and able to respond in an emergency.

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