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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER O - SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
SECTION/RULE §748.3193 - How must carbon monoxide detectors be installed?
Chapter Review Date 04/17/2024

(a) You must install carbon monoxide detectors that meet Underwriters Laboratories Inc. requirements (UL-Listed).(1) You must install carbon monoxide detectors according to manufacturer's specifications for proper location and installation; and(2) Furniture, draperies, or other items must not cover up detectors.(b) If you use an electronic carbon monoxide detection-system connected to an alarm/smoke detection system, the system must be installed according to the state or local fire inspector's requirements.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.3193 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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