N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:56-10.21

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 3A:56-10.21 - Environmental sanitation requirements for disinfecting

(a) The home shall first wash with soap and water and then disinfect those items specified below with a solution that shall either be:

1. A commercially prepared disinfectant that indicates it kills bacteria, viruses and parasites. This solution shall be used in accordance with label instructions; or

2. A self-made solution consisting of one-quarter cup of household bleach to each gallon of water (one tablespoon per quart), which shall be prepared daily and placed in a labeled, sealed container. This self-made solution shall not be utilized with those items specified in (d)2 below.

(b) The home shall ensure that the following equipment, items or surfaces are washed and disinfected after each use:

1. Toilet training chairs that have first been emptied into a toilet unless each infant has his or her own toilet training chair;

2. Sinks and faucets used for handwashing, if the sink is also used for rinsing a toilet training chair;

3. Diapering surfaces, used by more than one infant;

4. Toys mouthed by infants before being given to another infant;

5. Mops used for cleaning; and

6. Oral and rectal thermometers.

(c) The home shall wash and disinfect the following items at least daily:

1. Toilets and toilet seats used by more than one infant;

2. Diaper pails and lids used by more than one infant;

3. Drinking fountains;

4. Water table and water play equipment;

5. Play tables; and

6. Smooth surfaced non-porous floors in areas used by infants.

(d) The home shall wash and disinfect the following items at least weekly, and before use by another infant:

1. Cribs, cots, mats, playpens or other sleeping equipment approved by the Office of Licensing; and

2. Sheets, blankets or other coverings.

(e) The home shall wash and disinfect tables used by the infant for eating before each meal.

(f) Homes that maintain outside sandboxes or play areas containing sand shall ensure that:

1. Only asbestos-free sand is used; and

2. The sand is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:56-10.21

Amended by R.2006 d.433, effective 12/18/2006.
See: 38 N.J.R. 2610(a), 38 N.J.R. 5362(b).
In (d)1, substituted "Office of Licensing" for "Bureau".