Section 89387.2 - Storage Space(a) Except as specified in subsections (b)(1) through (3), medicines, disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms, and other dangerous items shall be stored where inaccessible to a "child." (1) Storage areas for poisons, firearms, and other dangerous weapons shall be locked.(2) In lieu of locked storage of firearms, the caregiver may use trigger locks or remove the firing pin. (A) Firing pins shall be stored and locked separately from firearms.(3) Ammunition shall be stored and locked separately from firearms.(b) The caregiver shall apply the reasonable and prudent parent standard, as specified in Section 89377, Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard, in determining if it is age and developmentally appropriate for a "child" to have access to and use items specified in subsections (b)(1) through (3). (1) Household kitchen knives and appliances do not need to be locked or inaccessible to a "child" who is of sufficient age and maturity to use such items.(2) Medications shall be stored where inaccessible to a "child," except as specified in Section 89475.1, Emergency Medical Assistance, Injections, and Self-Administration of Medications.(3) Disinfectants and cleaning solutions shall be stored where inaccessible to a "child," except as follows: (A) Before allowing a "child" to have access to or use disinfectants and cleaning solutions, the caregiver shall ensure that a "child" knows how to safely handle and use these products.(c) In allowing a "child" to have access to and use items specified in subsections (b)(1) through (3), the caregiver shall ensure that the safety of a "child" and others in the home is maintained.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 89387.2
1. Renumbering of former section 87087.4 to section 89387.2, including amendment of section and NOTE, filed 6-26-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2002 (Register 2002, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Renumbering of former section 87087.4 to section 89387.2, including amendment of section and NOTE, refiled 10-28-2002 as an emergency; operative 10-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-26-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-28-2002 order transmitted to OAL 2-25-2003 and filed 4-9-2003 (Register 2003, No. 15).
4. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 3-4-2010; operative 4-3-2010 (Register 2010, No. 10). Note: Authority cited: Sections 1530 and 1530.5, Health and Safety Code; and Section 21 of Assembly Bill (AB) 1695 (Chapter 653, Statutes of 2001). Reference: Sections 1501 and 1531, Health and Safety Code; Sections 361.2(j)-(j)(2) and 16001.9, Welfare and Institutions Code; and 42 USC Section 677 of the Social Security Act.
1. Renumbering of former section 87087.4 to section 89387.2, including amendment of section and Note, filed 6-26-2002 as an emergency; operative 7-1-2002 (Register 2002, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 10-29-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Renumbering of former section 87087.4 to section 89387.2, including amendment of section and Note, refiled 10-28-2002 as an emergency; operative 10-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 44). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-26-2003 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 10-28-2002 order transmitted to OAL 2-25-2003 and filed 4-9-2003 (Register 2003, No. 15).
4. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-4-2010; operative 4-3-2010 (Register 2010, No. 10).