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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 10NEW LARGE TYPE A ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
RULE §553.236Hazardous Area Requirements for a New Large Type A Assisted Living Facility
(a) A new large Type A assisted living facility must meet the requirements of 32.3.3.2, Protection from Hazards, in NFPA 101, Chapter 32, New Residential Board and Care Occupancies.

 (b) A new large Type A 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 A assisted living facility must protect cooking facilities, other than those in individual resident living units in accordance with the requirements of 32.3.3.8, Cooking Facilities, in NFPA 101, Chapter 32, New Residential Board and Care Occupancies.
Source Note: The provisions of this §553.236 adopted to be effective August 31, 2021, 46 TexReg 5189

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