6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1010-7.7

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1010-7.7 - Facility

7.7.1Building

A. The building or buildings wherein a child care facility is operated shall be maintained in good repair and shall not pose a health hazard to children enrolled. Buildings shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and be free of insects, rodents and their harborages.

1. Disturbances to painted finishes shall not present hazards associated with lead.

2. Painted finishes shall be free from peeling or chipping paint. If repairs are necessary to address peeling or chipping paint, and the child care facility was built prior to 1978, repairs shall be done in a manner that prevents hazards associated with lead.

3. Construction, remodeling, or alterations of child care facilities shall be done in a manner that does not create a health hazard, including but not limited to those hazards related to disturbances of asbestos-containing materials or lead-based paint.

4. Room finishes, cabinets, shelves and counters shall be easily cleanable, maintained in good repair, and kept clean.

5. Hand contact and splash areas of doors, walls, cabinets and shelves shall be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

6. Floors shall be smooth, dry, cleanable and free of cracks, splinters, and utility outlets.

7. Carpeting in approved areas shall be tightly woven and in good repair.

8. Carpeting shall not be permitted in kitchens, restrooms, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, under and around sinks and diaper changing areas or in laundry areas.

9. Floor wall junctures in all areas not carpeted shall be tightly coved with approved concave coving.

B. All openings to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of insects and rodents by means of closed, tight fitting doors, screening of openable windows and/or other effective means.

C. Ventilation, mechanical or natural, shall be maintained to minimize health hazards including excessive drafts, odors, extreme temperatures, humidity and temperature fluctuations.

D. The source of noxious odors shall be removed to the extent possible by removing the source of the noxious odor or by dissipating odors through cleaning and ventilation. The use of the following shall be prohibited:

1. Incense;

2. Moth crystals or moth balls;

3. Toilet/urinal deodorizer blocks;

4. Chemical air fresheners; and,

5. Scent enhanced products (e.g., candles, essential oils, and spray and plug-in air fresheners, etc.).

E. All areas of the facility shall be adequately lighted.

1. A minimum of 30 foot candles (323 lux) of light shall be provided upon work and play surfaces.

2. A minimum of 20 foot candles (215 lux) of light shall be provided in restrooms.

3. A minimum of 10 foot candles (108 lux) of light shall be provided in hallways, stairways, and the remainder of the facility.

F. Heating facilities shall maintain a draft-free temperature of at least 68°F at floor level in occupied infant and toddler rooms. The temperature shall be monitored with a mercury-free thermometer placed at floor level.

7.7.2Detached Structures and Modular Classrooms

A. Detached structures and modular classrooms not provided with plumbing shall meet all of the following stipulations:

1. Only school-age children are cared for within the structure;

2. Restrooms are to be within 200 feet of the structures or modular classrooms and accessible through unlocked door or key access during all hours of operation.

6 CCR 1010-7.7

38 CR 24, December 25, 2015, effective 1/14/2016