Texas Administrative Code

Texas Administrative Code

TITLE 26	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1	HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748	MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER O	SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
DIVISION 3	FIRE SAFETY PRACTICES
RULE §748.3115	How often must I inspect and service the fire extinguisher(s)?

You must inspect the fire extinguisher(s) monthly and ensure:

(1) There will be no interference with access to the extinguisher in an emergency, for example, there are no objects blocking access;

(2) Fire extinguishers are accessible for immediate use by employees, caregivers, and volunteers; and

(3) Fire extinguishers are serviced as required by manufacturer's instructions, or as required by the state or local fire inspector.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.3115 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909