Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 896 - LICENSING OF BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE FACILITIES (REPEALED)
Subchapter 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STANDARDS
Section 17-896-31 - Environmental hazards
Current through August, 2024
The indoor and outdoor premises of the facility shall be free of environmental hazards, shall be clean and comfortable; and shall provide for adequate space to meet the needs of the children as follows:
(1) The facility shall be protected against rodents and insects;
(2) The outdoor space shall be fenced shall have natural barriers, or shall have other protective conditions to deter children from getting into unsafe areas;
(3) There shall be no open drainage ditches, wells, or holes into which children may fall;
(4) Drainage shall be adequate to prevent stagnant pools of water from accumulating;
(5) Garbage and trash shall be stored in covered containers out of reach of the children arid shall be removed frequently enough to avoid creating a health hazard or nuisance;
(6) Open fireplaces shall not be used. Floor heaters and all heating elements, including hot water pipes, shall be insulated or installed in a manner which makes the pipes inaccessible to children;
(7) Furniture, equipment, and toys shall be sturdily constructed, without sharp edges, and shall present minimal hazards to children;
(8) Lead based paint shall not be used on surfaces accessible to children;
(9) Poisonous plants shall be out of reach of children on the premises;
(10) Pets, animals, and fowl shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary manner at all times; and
(11) If a lodging house, boarding house, or any other business conflicts with the regular operation of the child care facility, the lodging house, boarding house, or other business shall not be conducted at the facility.
