26 Tex. Admin. Code § 747.5337 - How often must I inspect and service the carbon monoxide detection system?

(a) If you use electric or battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors, you must:

(1) Install a new battery in each battery-operated detector at least annually;

(2) Test all detectors monthly;

(3) Document the date of the test and the date of installation of new batteries; and

(4) Keep this documentation at the home for review during hours of operation.

(b) If you use an electronic carbon monoxide detection system connected to an alarm/smoke detection system, you must:

(1) Ensure the system monitoring company or the state or local fire marshal inspects and tests the system at least annually;

(2) Keep the most recent inspection report at the child-care home for review during hours of operation;

(3) Ensure the report includes the date of the inspection and the inspector's name and telephone number; and

(4) Make any corrections required in the report.

Notes

26 Tex. Admin. Code § 747.5337

The provisions of this §747.5337 adopted to be effective January 1, 2004, 28 TexReg 11355; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909