Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-5-7458

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section R6-5-7458 - Buildings; Grounds; and Water Supply

A. Structures and Improvements: A licensee shall maintain a facility's structures and improvements in good repair, free from danger to health or safety, and as prescribed in this subsection. The licensee shall:

1. Repair doors, windows and other building features that protect a building from weather damage or pest infestation, within 48 hours of finding that the building part is in disrepair;

2. Document efforts to make or obtain repairs if repairs cannot be completed in 48 hours;

3. Keep buildings free of vermin infestation;

4. Keep exits free of obstruction or impediments to immediate use; and

5. Have barriers appropriate to the developmental needs of children in care to prevent falls from porches and elevated areas, walkways, and stairs.

B. Exits: The licensee shall equip each building used by children with exits as prescribed in this subsection.

1. Each building shall have at least two exterior means of egress on each floor.

2. Exits above ground level shall have an outside fire escape or a fire-resistant stairwell that has been approved by the state or a local fire inspector.

3. Exit doors shall have only locks that allow the doors to be opened from the inside without use of a key or knowledge of special or restrictive operating procedures.

C. Grounds: A licensee shall maintain a facility's grounds in good condition, free from danger to health or safety, and as prescribed in this subsection. The licensee shall:

1. Store garbage and rubbish in non-combustible, covered containers, separate from play areas;

2. Remove refuse and recyclables from the building at least once a day;

3. Remove refuse and recyclables from the facility grounds at least once a week.

4. Use safeguarding measures to separate children in care from potentially hazardous areas on or near the facility grounds;

5. Maintain fences and other barriers in good repair; and

6. Locate and install playground or recreational equipment at the facility in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, and maintain the equipment in good repair and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.

D. Water supply: If a facility's water is from any source other than an approved public water supply, the licensee shall obtain a written water analysis report, showing that the water is potable and meets the applicable requirements for safe drinking water in 18 A.A.C. 4. The licensee shall get the analysis and report from a laboratory certified by the Department of Health Services before initial operation and each annual renewal.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-5-7458

Adopted effective July 1, 1997; filed with the Secretary of State's Office May 15, 1997 (Supp. 97-2).