Section 16.06.02.230 - HOME HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS01.Living Space. The living space or structure of a foster home will be a house, mobile home (as defined under Title 39, Chapter 41, Idaho Code), housing unit, or apartment occupied by an individual or family. The home must have: a. An adequate supply of safe drinking water. In cases of non-municipal water, the department may test for safety;b. A properly operating kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, stove, and oven;c. At least one toilet, sink and tub or shower in operating condition;d. Heating and/or cooling as required by the geographic area, consistent with accepted community standards and in safe operating condition; ande. A working phone or access to a working phone in close walking proximity.02.Condition of the Home. The applicant's home, grounds, and all structures on the grounds of the property must be properly maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition and in a reasonable state of repair within community standards. The interior and exterior must be free from dangerous objects and conditions, and from hazardous materials. The home must meet the following requirements:a. Have adequate lighting, ventilation and proper trash and recycling disposal, if recycling is available;b. Be free from rodents and insect infestation.c. Proper water heater temperature;d. Weapons and ammunition (separately) stored, locked, unloaded, and inaccessible to children;e. Have conditions that prevent the child's access, as appropriate for his or her age and development, to all medications, poisonous materials, cleaning supplies, other hazardous materials, and alcoholic beverages;f. Any pet or domestic animal that is suspected or known to be dangerous must be kept in an area inaccessible to children. Dogs must be vaccinated for rabies and comply with Section 25-2810, Idaho Code.g. Swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas must meet the following to ensure they are safe and hazard free (and additionally must meet all state, tribal and/or local safety requirements):i. Swimming pools must have a barrier on all sides.ii. Swimming pools must have their methods of access through the barrier equipped with a safety device, such as a bolt lock.iii. Swimming pools must be equipped with a life saving device, such as a ring buoy.iv. If the swimming pool cannot be emptied after each use, the pool must have a working pump and filtering system.v. Hot tubs and spas must have safety covers that are locked when not in use.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.06.02.230
Effective July 1, 2024 (Temporary)