Tex. Prop. Code § 92.263 · Subchapter F. SMOKE ALARMS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
INSPECTION OF RESIDENTIAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) If a landlord has installed a 1A10BC residential fire extinguisher as defined by the National Fire Protection Association or other non-rechargeable fire extinguisher in accordance with a local ordinance or other law, the landlord or the landlord's agent shall inspect the fire extinguisher:
(1) at the beginning of a tenant's possession; and
(2) within a reasonable time after receiving a written request by a tenant.
(b) At a minimum, an inspection under this section must include:
(1) checking to ensure the fire extinguisher is present; and
(2) checking to ensure the fire extinguisher gauge or pressure indicator indicates the correct pressure as recommended by the manufacturer of the fire extinguisher.
(c) A fire extinguisher that satisfies the inspection requirements of Subsection (b) at the beginning of a tenant's possession is presumed to be in good working order until the tenant requests an inspection in writing.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 257 (H.B. 1168), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PR/htm/PR.92.htm
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