26 TAC § 748.3301. What general physical site requirements must my operation meet?, DIVISION 1. GROUNDS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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Texas Administrative Code › Title 26 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Part 1 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 748 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS › 26 TAC § 748.3301

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(a) Buildings, including exterior and interior surfaces (such as walls, floors, and ceilings), must:

(1) Be structurally sound and not pose a risk to the health and safety of children;

(2) Be clean and in good repair; and

(3) Comply with applicable building, plumbing, electrical, fire, and similar codes.

(b) Paints used at the operation after January 1, 2007, must be lead-free.

(c) Windows and doors must be in good repair and free of broken glass or hazards. Windows used for ventilation, including windows in doors, must be provided with properly fitted and secure screens in good repair for protection from insects when windows are open.

(d) Walkways must be free of ice, snow, and obstruction.

(e) Outdoor areas must be well drained.

(f) The grounds of the operation must be well maintained and free of hazards.

(g) The grounds of the operation must be free of accumulation of garbage and debris and maintained in a sanitary manner. All garbage must be disposed of in a sanitary manner in accordance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (see 30 TAC Chapter 330, Municipal Solid Waste). Outdoor garbage cans must have lids.

(h) The building must be free of rodents and insects.

(i) Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair.

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