Section 343.244 - Fire Safety Officer(a) The facility shall have a designated fire safety officer. The designation shall be in writing.(b) The fire safety officer shall: (1) ensure a log for fire drills is maintained;(2) ensure fire drills are conducted as required by § 343.246 of this title;(3) ensure the posting of emergency evacuation plans as required by the applicable fire code for the facility;(4) implement procedures for limitations on the numbers or amounts of books, clothing, and other combustible personal property allowed in sleeping rooms and the proper disposal of combustible refuse;(5) implement procedures for the use and control of flammable, toxic, and caustic materials;(6) implement procedures to ensure that: (A) the facility exits are clear of obstructions; (B) the capacity of an exit route does not decrease in the direction of the exit; and(C) exit doors are properly marked for evacuation in the event of a fire or other emergency; and(7) ensure staff members are trained on the fire safety plan.37 Tex. Admin. Code § 343.244
The provisions of this §343.244 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095; amended by Texas Register, Volume 39, Number 47, November 21, 2014, TexReg 9253, eff. 1/1/2015