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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 749MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER OFOSTER HOMES: HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENVIRONMENT, SPACE AND EQUIPMENT
DIVISION 1HEALTH AND SAFETY
RULE §749.2909How many smoke detectors must a foster home have?
(a) Each home must have a working smoke detector in the following areas:

  (1) In hallways or open areas outside sleeping rooms; and

   (2) On each level of a home with multiple levels.

 (b) Depending on the size and layout of the home, additional smoke detectors may be required based on the manufacturer's or the state or local fire authority's instructions.
Source Note: The provisions of this §749.2909 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 9944; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909

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