Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 1627 - LICENSING OF CHILD - CARING INSTITUTIONS
Subchapter 2 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Section 17-1627-21 - Building

(1) Submit in advance, to the department, plans for creating a new building, moving into an existing building, or making alterations;

(2) Comply with all local regulations governing building and other related ordinances;

(3) Comply with the requirements of the city and county fire department;

(4) Provide proper facilities for isolation of children who are suspected of having communicable diseases, which are not yet controlled or diagnosed. The facilities shall include a bathroom to be used only by the children in the isolation unit;

(5) Provide adequate space for study. Suitable chairs and desks located in a well-lighted area shall be available for each child. When there is insufficient natural light, adequate artificial light shall be provided;

(6) Provide office space for administrative workers, caseworkers, and other staff members as appropriate;

(7) Provide a dining room, which is clean, adequately furnished, and large enough to comfortably accommodate both children and staff;

(8) Provide adequate kitchen facilities for the proper preparation, storage, serving and clean up of meals;

(9) Provide adequate facilities for laundering. Facilities shall include a separate room, proper light, ventilation, and drainage. Hot and cold running water shall be available;

(10) Provide bedrooms that are safe, well lighted, and well-ventilated and that have adequate space for each child;

(11) Provide bathrooms that have sanitary flush toilets, washbasins, and bathing facilities with running hot and cold water;

(12) Provide a room for the children to gather during leisure time and an area where children may visit with parents and others and have some degree of privacy;

(13) Provide outdoor play equipment suitable to the ages of the children. Toys and play equipment shall be safe, clean, kept in good condition, and placed in safe storage when not in use; and

(14) Provide each child with a storage facility for clothing and personal belongings.