Texas Administrative Code

Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 26	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 744	MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL-AGE AND BEFORE OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER P	FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
DIVISION 6	CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION SYSTEMS
RULE §744.3757	How often must I inspect and service the carbon monoxide detection system?

(a) If you use electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors:

(1) The director or designee must install a new battery in each battery-operated detector at least annually;

(2) The director or designee must test all detectors monthly;

(3) The date of each monthly test, date of each installation of new batteries, and the name of the director or designee who does the installment of new batteries and each testing must be recorded and kept at the operation for review during your hours of operation.

(b) If you use an electronic carbon monoxide detection system connected to an alarm/smoke detection system, you must:

(1) Ensure the system monitoring company or the state or local fire marshal tests the system at least annually;

(2) Keep the most recent inspection report at the operation for review during your hours of operation;

(3) Ensure the report includes the date of the inspection and the inspector's name and telephone number; and

(4) Make any corrections required in the report.

Source Note: The provisions of this §744.3757 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1779; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909