Kansas Administrative Regulations › Agency 28 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT › Article 4 - MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH › Section 28-4-423 - Physical plant

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 28, July 11,
			 2024
(a) Premises.
(1) The building shall meet the legal
			 requirements of the community as to fire protection, water supply, and sewage
			 disposal.
(2) The designated area
			 for children's activities shall contain a minimum of thirty-five square feet of
			 floor space per child, exclusive of kitchen, passageways, storage areas, and
			 bathrooms.
(3) The building shall
			 have two exits approved by a fire inspector. One exit shall lead directly to
			 the outside.
(4) Second floors
			 approved by a fire inspector may be used for children 2 1/2 years or over.
			 Second-floor windows shall be guarded.
(5) Finished basements approved by a fire
			 inspector may be used for children 2 1/2 years or older. Basements shall be dry
			 and well-ventilated, heated and cooled as specified in paragraph (a)(20) of
			 this regulation, and lighted as specified in paragraph (a)(18) of this
			 regulation.
(6) When mobile
			 classroom units are used, they shall be securely anchored to the ground and
			 shall meet all requirements for permanent structures.
(7) All stairs which have more than two steps
			 shall be provided with sturdy handrails. When balusters are more than four
			 inches apart, provisions shall be made to prevent a child's head or body from
			 falling through.
(8) Landings or
			 gates shall be provided beyond each exterior door, and any door opening onto a
			 full-length stairway.
(9) Ceiling
			 height shall be not less than seven feet, six inches.
(10) Windows and doors.
(A) Each window and glass door shall be
			 screened or guarded.
(B) Each
			 window and door opened for ventilation shall be screened.
(11) Floors shall be smooth and not slippery,
			 free from cracks, clean and in good condition. A floor covering shall be
			 required over concrete.
(12)
			 Carpeting shall be clean and in good repair. Newly-installed carpeting shall
			 meet fire safety requirements of the state fire marshal.
(13) Walls shall be clean and free of cracks.
(14) All surfaces shall be free of
			 toxic materials.
(15) Electrical
			 outlets within the reach of children under five years of age shall be provided
			 with receptacle covers when not in use.
(16) Extension cords shall not be used.
(17) Each room occupied by
			 children shall have a minimum of 20 foot candles of light in all parts of the
			 room. Each sleeping room shall be lighted to allow freedom of movement.
(18) The premises shall be
			 maintained in good condition and shall be clean at all times, free from
			 accumulated dirt and trash, and any evidence of vermin or rodent infestation.
			 Each outdoor trash and garbage container shall be covered, and the contents
			 shall be removed at least weekly.
(19) Each room occupied by the children shall
			 be heated, ventilated and cooled. The temperature in each room shall not be
			 less than 65° F. nor more than 90° F. Each area occupied by children
			 shall be free of drafts.
(20) Each
			 electric fan if used, shall be mounted high on the wall or shall be guarded.
(21) When a gas heater is used, it
			 shall be approved by a fire inspector before use. Open-faced heaters shall be
			 prohibited.
(22) All heating
			 elements, including hot water pipes, shall be insulated or installed in such a
			 way that children cannot come in contact with them. Asbestos insulation shall
			 not be used. Fireplaces shall not be used when children are present.
(23) Medicines, household poisons, and other
			 dangerous substances and instruments shall be in locked storage.
(24) Storage of firearms in any area used for
			 children's activities shall be prohibited. Firearms stored in any other area of
			 the premises shall be in locked storage, or shall be equipped with trigger
			 locks.