Harris County, backup power generators

Harris County unveils backup power mandate for nursing homes, assisted living facilities
A Texas association of assisted living facilities said putting the rule in the fire code could jeopardize licenses if operators fail to meet deadlines.
New Harris County mandate requires assisted living and nursing homes to have backup power
In the aftermath of Beryl, thousands of our most vulnerable were left without power for days. Now, assisted living facilities and nursing homes in Harris County must have a backup power source by the end of the year.
Harris County requires senior living facilities to have generators to provide heating, cooling
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Harris County are now required to have backup power generators that provide both heating and cooling. The new county-level regulation is the first of its kind in the state, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones said in a press conference on Tuesday.
Harris County Commissioner Briones announces backup power mandate for senior living facilities
Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones announced a new regulation requiring assisted living and nursing facilities to install backup power systems.
Harris Co. Commissioner announces back-up power mandate for nursing homes
Harris County has mandated backup power generation for nursing homes and assisted living facilities to protect vulnerable seniors during power outages.

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