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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 744 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER M - PHYSICAL FACILITIES
SECTION/RULE §744.3071 - May I have indoor lofts?
Chapter Review Date 03/27/2024

(a) You may have an indoor loft that is designed and used as an extension of the classroom if you comply with the following safety standards:(1) Caregivers must be able to adequately supervise children at all times;(2) Stairs and steps, regardless of height, must have handrails the children can reach. Rung ladders do not require handrails; and(3) Platforms over 20 inches in height must be equipped with protective barriers that prevent children from crawling over or falling through the barrier, or becoming entrapped.(b) If a loft is used as indoor active play space, it must comply with minimum standards as specified in Subchapter N of this chapter (relating to Indoor and Outdoor Active Play Space and Equipment).

Source Note: The provisions of this §744.3071 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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