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
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.237 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024
A. Firearms as defined in section 18-1-901(3)(h), C.R.S., are prohibited on the premises, both indoor and outdoor, and in any vehicle in which children are transported.
B. Buildings must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.
C. Major cleaning is prohibited in rooms occupied by children.
D. Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, oil-based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for child care.
E. 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 children.
F. All heating units, gas or electric, must be installed and maintained per the manufacturer's specifications with safety devices to prevent fire, explosions, and other hazards. No open-flame gas or oil stoves, unscreened fireplaces, hot plates, or unvented heaters can be used for heating purposes. All heating elements, including hot water pipes, must be insulated or installed in such a way that children cannot come in contact with them.
G. Combustible materials must not be stored in hallways, stairways, boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, or electrical equipment rooms.
H. In rooms used by children, all electrical outlets that are accessible to children must have protective covers, or safety outlets must be installed.
I. Permanently located battery-powered lights must be provided in locations readily accessible to staff in the event of electric power failure. Batteries must be checked regularly.
J. Closets, attics, basements, cellars, and furnace rooms must be kept free from accumulation of extraneous materials such as furnishings, newspapers, and magazines.
K. Kitchens, including all hazardous items, must be inaccessible to children at all times.
