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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 742MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LISTED FAMILY HOMES
SUBCHAPTER HHEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES
RULE §742.813What are the Fire Safety Requirements?
(a) Your home must have a fire extinguisher that is serviced according to the manufacturer's instructions, or as required by the state or local fire marshal.

 (b) Your home must have a smoke detector and you must replace the batteries annually.

 (c) If your home uses gas or propane or your garage is directly connected to your home, then your home must have a carbon monoxide detector and you must replace the batteries annually.
Source Note: The provisions of this §742.813 adopted to be effective March 10, 2021, 46 TexReg 1247

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