All life safety equipment shall be out of reach of inmates or otherwise secured from unauthorized tampering. At least one self-contained breathing apparatus shall be available and maintained in or near each facility control station. All staff shall be trained, and quarterly drills conducted in the use of this equipment. A minimum of one unit shall be provided for each building of a multibuilding facility and on each floor of a multistory facility.

Source Note:The provisions of this §263.54 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526; amended to be effective December 30, 2025, 50 TexReg 8624.