Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 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, Sec. 6, eff. 9/1/2011.