Sec. 92.263. INSPECTION OF RESIDENTIAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER. (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.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 257 (H.B. 1168), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 92 - Residential Tenancies
Subchapter F. Smoke Alarms and Fire Extinguishers
Section 92.252. Application of Other Law; Municipal Regulation
Section 92.255. Installation and Location
Section 92.257. Installation Procedure
Section 92.2571. Alternative Compliance
Section 92.258. Inspection and Repair
Section 92.259. Landlord's Failure to Install, Inspect, or Repair
Section 92.260. Tenant Remedies
Section 92.261. Landlord's Defenses
Section 92.2611. Tenant's Disabling of a Smoke Alarm
Section 92.262. Agents for Delivery of Notice