Code of Colorado Regulations
1400 - Department of Early Childhood
1402 - Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration
8 CCR 1402-1 - CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING RULES AND REGULATIONS
BUILDING AND FACILITIES
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.720 - FIRE AND OTHER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

2. Major cleaning involving the use of household or industrial cleaners is prohibited in rooms presently occupied by youth members.

3. Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, and other hazardous items must be stored away from the area used for youth members and be inaccessible to youth members.

4. Employees and volunteers are prohibited from carrying firearms and explosives on the licensed premises, both indoor and outdoor, and in any vehicle in which youth members are transported.

5. Combustibles such as cleaning rags, mops, and cleaning compounds must be stored in well-ventilated areas separated from flammable materials and stored in areas inaccessible to youth members.

6. Closets, attic, basement, cellar, furnace room, and exit routes must be kept free from accumulation of extraneous materials that could cause or fuel a fire or hinder an escape or evacuation.

7. All heating units, whether gas or electric, must be installed and maintained with safety devices to prevent fire, explosions, and other hazards. No open-flame gas or oil stoves, unscreened fireplaces, hot plates, or unvented heaters may be used for heating purposes. All heating elements, including hot water pipes, must be insulated or installed in such a way that youth members cannot come into contact with them. Nothing flammable or combustible may be stored within three (3) feet of a hot water heater or furnace.

8. Indoor and outdoor equipment, materials, and furnishings must be sturdy, safe and free of hazards.

9. Equipment, materials, and furnishings, including durable furniture such as tables and chairs, must be stored in a manner that is safe for youth members.

10. Extension cords cannot be used in place of permanent wiring.

11. Corridors, halls, stairs, and porches must be adequately lighted. Operable battery-powered or solar lights must be provided in locations readily accessible to employees in the event of electric power failure.

1. Fire exit drills must be held often enough that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine. Fire drills must be consistent with local fire department procedures.

2. Drills must be held at unexpected times and under varying conditions to simulate the unusual conditions of an actual fire.

3. Drills must emphasize orderly evacuation under proper discipline rather than speed. No running or horseplay should be permitted.

4. Drills must include suitable procedures for ensuring that all persons in the building or all persons subject to the drill participate.

5. Fire alarm equipment must be used regularly in the conduct of fire exit drills.

6. Tornado and emergency evacuation and lock down drills must be held often enough that all occupants are familiar with the drill procedure and their conduct during a drill is a matter of established routine.

7. A record of all emergency drills held over the past twelve (12) months must be maintained at the Neighborhood Youth Organization site, pursuant to rule section 2.705.