Texas Property Code 92.263 – Inspection of Residential Fire Extinguisher
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(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.
Terms Used In Texas Property Code 92.263
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(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.