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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 747MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES
SUBCHAPTER WFIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
DIVISION 3FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS
RULE §747.5105Where must I mount fire extinguishers?

You must mount all fire extinguishers on the wall by a hanger or bracket. The top of all extinguishers must be no higher than five feet above the floor and the bottom at least four inches above the floor or any other surface. If a state or local fire marshal or the manufacturer's instructions has different mounting instructions, you must follow those instructions. All fire extinguishers must be readily available for immediate use by household members and caregivers.


Source Note: The provisions of this §747.5105 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1462; amended to be effective April 15, 2017, 42 TexReg 1906; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909

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