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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 747 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES
SUBCHAPTER T - PHYSICAL FACILITIES
SECTION/RULE §747.4211 - May the doors to the restrooms have locks on them?
Chapter Review Date 05/17/2024

Yes. Doors on restrooms and toilets used by children may have locks, although:(1) Locks must be out of children's reach; or(2) If locks are within children's reach, there must be a way to immediately open the door from the outside in an emergency, and:(A) The unlocking mechanism must be accessible to all caregivers at all times and must be demonstrated satisfactorily to Licensing staff upon request; and(B) A caregiver must be present in or near the restroom when children younger than five years are using restrooms with door locks within children's reach.

Source Note: The provisions of this §747.4211 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1462; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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