Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1934

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024
Section R. 400.1934 - Heating; ventilation; lighting; radon

Rule 34.

(1) Each room that is used by children in care must have adequate ventilation and be maintained at a safe and comfortable temperature so children do not become overheated, chilled, or cold. Both of the following apply:
(a) The temperature must be not less than 65 degrees Fahrenheit at a point 2 feet above the floor.
(b) Measures must be taken to cool the children when the temperature exceeds 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
(2) Windows and doors that are used for ventilation must be screened and in good repair.
(3) A carbon monoxide detector, bearing a safety certification mark of a recognized testing laboratory, such as UL (Underwriters Laboratories) or ETL (Electrotechnical Laboratory), must be placed on all levels approved for child care.
(4) A licensee shall test the child care home for the concentration of radon gas before the initial license is issued and every 4 years thereafter at the time of license renewal.
(5) The lowest level of the child care home must not have levels of radon gases that exceed 4 picocuries per liter of air, except as provided in subrule (6) of this rule. Documentation of the results must be kept on file in the child care home.
(6) If the levels of radon gases exceed 4 picocuries per liter of air in the lowest level of the child care home, the licensee shall notify the parents of children in care and have a radon mitigation system installed. The licensee has up to 12 months from the date of the first measurement to meet the standard in subrule (5) of this rule.
(7) All child-use areas must have adequate natural or artificial lighting.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1934

2005 AACS; 2009 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/13/2019