Rule 746.5101(a)
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Plain language
Annual fire inspection required from local authority before initial permit and every 12 months thereafter.
Official rule text
TX 26 TAC §746.5101(a) — Annual fire inspection from local authority.
Verbatim from the Texas HHSC publication. Always reference the official source for legal interpretation.
Evidence types that satisfy this rule
- Fire inspection expired more than 12 months ago
- No documentation of last fire inspection on file
- Fire inspection completed but not by authorized local authority
- Operation requested inspection after deadline
- Fire-marshal-identified deficiencies not corrected
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