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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER O - FOSTER HOMES: HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
SECTION/RULE §749.2913 - How many fire extinguishers must a foster home have?
Chapter Review Date 06/19/2024

(a) A foster home must have a fire extinguisher:(1) In each kitchen; and(2) On each level of the home.(b) The fire extinguisher(s) must:(1) Be serviced or replaced after each use; and(2) Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.2913 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7522; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 9944; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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