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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER OSAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
DIVISION 5CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY PRACTICES
RULE §748.3193How must carbon monoxide detectors be installed?

(a) You must install carbon monoxide detectors that meet Underwriters Laboratories Inc. requirements (UL-Listed).

  (1) You must install carbon monoxide detectors according to manufacturer's specifications for proper location and installation; and

  (2) Furniture, draperies, or other items must not cover up detectors.

(b) If you use an electronic carbon monoxide detection-system connected to an alarm/smoke detection system, the system must be installed according to the state or local fire inspector's requirements.


Source Note: The provisions of this §748.3193 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

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