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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 553LICENSING STANDARDS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER DFACILITY CONSTRUCTION
DIVISION 11NEW LARGE TYPE B ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
RULE §553.246Hazardous Area Requirements for a New Large Type B Assisted Living Facility
(a) A new large Type B assisted living facility must meet the requirements of 19.3.2, Protection from Hazards, in NFPA 101, Chapter 19, New Health Care Occupancies.

 (b) A new large Type B assisted living facility must ensure flammable or combustible liquids, including gasoline, oil-based paint, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar products are not stored in a building housing residents.

 (c) A new large Type B assisted living facility must protect any cooking operation according to the requirements of 18.3.2.5, Cooking Facilities, in NFPA 101, Chapter 18, New Health Care Occupancies.

Source Note: The provisions of this §553.246 adopted to be effective August 31, 2021, 46 TexReg 5189

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