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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 746MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS
SUBCHAPTER UINDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
DIVISION 6SOFT CONTAINED PLAY EQUIPMENT
RULE §746.4953Are there additional safety requirements for soft contained play equipment?

Yes, Soft contained play equipment must also:

  (1) Not have to-fro, bucket, or tire swings attached inside or outside of the structure;

  (2) Have no more than 24 inch difference in height between two connecting platforms;

  (3) Have use zones as outlined in §746.4955 of this title (relating to How do I measure the use zone for soft contained play equipment?) that are free of obstacles and covered with unitary surfacing material;

  (4) Be installed, maintained and cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions; and

  (5) Include closer supervision when in use by requiring at least one caregiver to be positioned at each level of the play area.

Source Note: The provisions of this §746.4953 adopted to be effective December 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 10238; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909

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