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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
SUBCHAPTER V - SWIMMING POOLS, WADING/SPLASHING POOLS, AND SPRINKLER PLAY
SECTION/RULE §746.5015 - Are there specific safety requirements for sprinkler play?
Chapter Review Date 04/04/2024

(a) You must ensure that no child uses sprinkler equipment on or near a hard, slippery surface, such as a concrete driveway, sidewalk, or patio.(b) You must not leave a child alone with the sprinkler equipment.(c) You must store sprinkler equipment and water hoses out of the reach of children when not in use.(d) You must maintain your splash pad/sprinkler play area according to manufacturer's instructions.

Source Note: The provisions of this §746.5015 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; amended to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1575; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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