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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 N - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
SECTION/RULE §744.3303 - Are there additional safety requirements for soft contained play equipment?
Chapter Review Date 03/27/2024

Yes. Soft contained play equipment must:(1) Not have to-fro, bucket, or tire swings attached inside or outside of the structure;(2) Have no more than a 24-inch difference in height between two connecting platforms;(3) Have use zones as outlined in §744.3305 of this title (relating to How do I measure the use zone for soft contained play equipment?) that are free of obstacles and covered with unitary surfacing material;(4) Be installed, maintained and cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions; and(5) Include closer supervision when in use by requiring at least one caregiver to be positioned at each level of the play area.

Source Note: The provisions of this §744.3303 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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