Section 746.5209 - How many exits must my child-care center have?(a) The child-care center must have at least two exits to the outside that are located in distant parts of each building.(b) If any doors open into a fenced yard, the children must be able to open the doors easily from the inside.(c) You may not count doors that are blocked or locked as exits.(d) An exit through a kitchen or other hazardous area may not be one of the required exits unless the state or local fire marshal specifically approves in writing.(e) Doors and gates leading into a pool area may not be counted as an exit.(f) A window may be used as a designated fire exit only if all children and caregivers are physically able to exit through the window to the ground outside safely and quickly.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.5209
The provisions of this §746.5209 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909