South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS
Article 4 - DAY PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Section 88-415 - Facility
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
A. Size-Each facility shall provide a minimum of fifty (50) square feet of program space per participant.
B. Sanitation-The facility shall meet the requirements of the appropriate sanitation regulations of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) which are current on the date of inspection. A current certificate of inspection shall be maintained in the facility's records.
C. Fire Safety
D. Electrical System Inspection--A safety check on electrical systems shall be made by a licensed/certified electrician/contractor and a written report kept on file at the facility at all times. A new inspection shall be made after any expansion, renovation, or the addition of any major electrical appliances or equipment.
E. All staff shall be knowledgeable of utility cut-offs throughout the facility.
F. The heating system shall be approved annually by a licensed/certified H.V.A.C. contractor and the report maintained on file at the facility. Floor furnaces shall have adequate protective coverings or guards to insure that individuals coming into contact with them shall not be burned. If space heaters are used, they shall be vented properly and screens or other protective devices shall be provided to prevent individuals from coming into contact with the heaters.
G. Storage of Harmful Items--All cleaning equipment supplies, insecticides, etc. shall be in a locked cabinet or located in an area not accessible to unauthorized persons.
H. Safety of Equipment
I. Equipment and Materials for Learning, Recreational Experiences--Indoor and outdoor equipment and materials shall be provided in sufficient quantity and variety to meet the developmental need of the participants. The equipment will be age appropriate for the clients who use it.