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 §748.3117	How often must the state or local fire inspector inspect fire extinguisher(s)?

(a) A company licensed by the State Fire Marshal must inspect each fire extinguisher at least annually and conduct any required service or testing. Newly purchased fire extinguishers do not require inspection during the first 12 months of service unless indicated by the monthly inspection.

(b) You must keep documentation of the inspection and/or the purchase of new fire extinguishers at the operation for review. The documentation must indicate the date of the inspection and the inspector's name and telephone number.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.3117 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7497; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909