Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 62 - Therapeutic Group Homes
Subchapter H - Physical Environment
Section I-6289 - Exterior Space Requirements
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-6289
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The provider shall maintain all areas of the facility that are accessible to the clients in good repair and free from any reasonably foreseeable hazard to health or safety. All structures on the grounds of the facility shall be maintained in good repair.
1. Garbage and
rubbish stored outside shall be secured in noncombustible, covered containers
and shall be removed on a regular basis.
2. Trash collection receptacles and
incinerators shall be separate from recreation/play areas and located as to
avoid being a nuisance.
3. Clients
shall have access to safe, suitable outdoor recreational space and age
appropriate equipment. Recreation/playground equipment shall be so located,
installed and maintained as to ensure the safety of the clients.
4. Areas determined unsafe, including steep
grades, open pits, swimming pools, high voltage boosters or high speed roads
shall be fenced or have natural barriers to protect clients.
5. Fences that are in place shall be in good
repair.
6. The provider shall
ensure that exterior areas are well lit at night.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2009.
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