14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-32.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 935-32.0 - Heating and Cooling

32.1 A licensee shall keep temperatures in rooms used by the children at a minimum temperature of 68°F and a maximum of 82°F unless overridden by federal and State energy laws.

32.2 A licensee shall ensure that each habitable room has a window, working heating, and cooling ventilation.

32.3 Floor or window fans must be inaccessible to children and bear the safety certification mark of a recognized testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories or Electro-Technical Laboratory.

32.4 A licensee shall ensure heating, cooling, and plumbing equipment is properly installed, cleaned, and maintained to operate safely.

32.5 A licensee shall ensure heating and cooling equipment prevents injury to children by having safety shielding.

32.5.1 Fire code prohibits the use of heating equipment such as portable, open-flame, space heaters.

32.5.2 Hot water pipes, steam radiators, and wood-burning stoves shall be out of children's reach to protect children against burns.

32.5.3 Electric space heaters are prohibited.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-32.0

27 DE Reg. 599 (2/1/2024) (Final)