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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 510PRIVATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS AND CRISIS STABILIZATION UNITS
SUBCHAPTER GPHYSICAL PLANT AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
RULE §510.122New Construction Requirements

      (xvi) A smoke detection system for initiating smoke removal from atriums shall be located above the highest floor level of the atrium and at return intakes from the atrium in accordance with National Fire Protection Association 92B, Guide for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Areas, 1995 edition.

      (xvii) Smoke detector(s) for shut-down of air handling units shall be provided. The detectors shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 90A, §4-4.2.

      (xviii) New or modified fire alarm systems shall be certified as meeting pplicable NFPA standards such as NFPA 101, 72A, 72E, etc. on form FML-009 040392 of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. A copy of the fire alarm system certification shall be submitted to the department.

    (N) Telecommunications and information systems. Telecommunications and information systems central equipment shall be installed in a separate location designed for the intended purpose. Special air conditioning and voltage regulation shall be provided as recommended by the manufacturer.

    (O) Lightning protection systems. When installed, lightning protection systems shall comply with National Fire Protection Association 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, 1997 edition.


Source Note: The provisions of this §510.122 adopted to be effective January 1, 2004, 28 TexReg 5154; transferred effective June 1, 2019, as published in the Texas Register May 17, 2019, 44 TexReg 2469

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