1. (a) The facility shall have a designated fire safety officer. The designation shall be in writing.

2. (b) The fire safety officer shall:

   1. (1) ensure a log for fire drills is maintained;
   2. (2) ensure fire drills are conducted as required by §343.246 of this title;
   3. (3) ensure the posting of emergency evacuation plans as required by the applicable fire code for the facility;
   4. (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. (5) implement procedures for the use and control of flammable, toxic, and caustic materials;

   6. (6) implement procedures to ensure that:

      1. (A) the facility exits are clear of obstructions;
      2. (B) the capacity of an exit route does not decrease in the direction of the exit; and
      3. (C) exit doors are properly marked for evacuation in the event of a fire or other emergency; and
   7. (7) ensure staff members are trained on the fire safety plan.

Source Note:The provisions of this §343.244 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 7095; amended to be effective January 1, 2015, 39 TexReg 9243.