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TITLE 37PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 9TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
CHAPTER 263LIFE SAFETY RULES
SUBCHAPTER AGENERAL
RULE §263.1General Purpose

All facilities shall be designed, constructed, maintained, staffed, and operated to:

  (1) provide for proper compartmentation;

  (2) provide for the prompt detection, alarm, and extinguishing of fires and the avoidance of any explosion;

  (3) provide for a mechanical smoke management system and other emergency equipment;

  (4) provide (and file with the Commission) plans, programs, drills, and training for emergencies, as required under §263.40 and §263.41 of this title (relating to Plans and Drills for Emergencies).


Source Note: The provisions of this §263.1 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526.

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