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TITLE 37 | PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS |
PART 9 | TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS |
CHAPTER 263 | LIFE SAFETY RULES |
SUBCHAPTER B | DESIGN AND MATERIALS |
RULE §263.11 | Separation |
Jails in buildings serving other functions shall be completely separated from such other functions or occupancies by construction having a fire resistive rating of at least two hours. This rule applies to existing jails as well as new construction. Minimum security inmate housing not provided with a smoke removal system shall be separated from all other inmate occupancy areas by fire resistive partitions of at least two hour rating. |
Source Note: The provisions of this §263.11 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526; amended to be effective June 14, 1996, 21 TexReg 5003. |