(a) A center must be physically and programmatically distinct from any business to which it is attached or of which it is a part.
(b) If more than one business occupies the same building or physical location, the center must have its own entrance.
(c) A center must be separated from other occupancies with construction having a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
(d) A center's separate entrance must not be accessed solely through another business or health care provider.
(e) A center's separate entrance must have appropriate signage and be clearly identified as belonging to the center.
(f) A licensed center's space must be contiguous.
(g) If a center has more than one building, the center must provide protection from inclement weather to minors, staff, contractors, volunteers and visitors who travel between the buildings.

Source Note: The provisions of this §550.1205 adopted to be effective September 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 6569; transferred effective May 1, 2019, as published in the Texas Register April 12, 2019, 44 TexReg 1875