Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 766.051: DEFINITIONS.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 9. SAFETY
SUBTITLE A. PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 766. FIRE SAFETY IN RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
SUBCHAPTER B. FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES

In this subchapter:

(1) "Fire protection sprinkler system" means an assembly of underground or overhead piping or conduits that conveys water with or without other agents to dispersal openings or devices to:

(A) extinguish, control, or contain fire; and

(B) provide protection from exposure to fire or the products of combustion.

(2) "Residential high-rise building" means a building used primarily for a residential purpose and that extends 75 feet or more from the ground.

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 871 (H.B. 3089), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.

Collected 2026-08-27T01:47:17Z. Source file · JSON

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