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TITLE 37 | PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS |
PART 9 | TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS |
CHAPTER 261 | EXISTING CONSTRUCTION RULES |
SUBCHAPTER A | EXISTING MAXIMUM SECURITY DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS |
RULE §261.156 | Power Operated Locks |
Power operated locks, where used, shall be motor, solenoid, or pneumatic type and provide electrical control unlocking, key unlocking by manual operation, and automatic mechanical deadlocking of doors upon closing. A door position switch and door position indicator shall be provided for all doors equipped with power operated locks. Heavy-duty detention type door closers should be provided on all swinging doors equipped with power operated locks. |
Source Note: The provisions of this §261.156 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526. |