Tex. Health & Safety Code § 791.016 · Subchapter B. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIRE ESCAPES
PAINTING AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
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Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A fire escape constructed of iron or steel must be painted with at least two coats of good metallic paint when erected. The fire escape must be repainted at least every two years or more frequently if necessary to preserve the fire escape from rust or climatic influences.
(b) The slideway of a straight or spiral chute fire escape must be thoroughly cleaned and painted at least once each year.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.791.htm
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