Electrical Safety Inspectionste

Key Texas Electrical Safety Requirements for Daycares

Under the Texas Administrative Code (Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 746 for Centers, Chapter 747 for Homes, and Chapter 744 for School-Age Programs), all areas accessible to children must be free from electrical and physical hazards.

• Outlets: Electrical outlets accessible to children under five years old must feature childproof covers or tamper-resistant safety outlets.
• High-Voltage Connections: All 220-volt electrical connections within a child's reach must be shielded with a screen or guard.
• Climate & Heating Equipment: Air conditioners, electric fans, and heaters must be mounted out of reach of all children or enclosed with approved protective safeguards to prevent burns or injury.
• Emergency Lighting & Systems: Classrooms and facilities must maintain state- or local-fire-marshal-approved emergency lighting or battery-powered lighting in case of an electrical outage, along with working smoke-detection systems and fire extinguishers or sprinkler systems.