Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R392 - Population Health, Environmental Health
Rule R392-200 - Sanitation and Safety of Schools
Section R392-200-17 - School Grounds
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
The governing body shall ensure that:
(1) school ground fencing is constructed of smooth materials with no barbs or projections and is maintained in good repair;
(2) mechanical equipment, electrical transmission lines, poles, transformer boxes, and other electrical equipment are located or protected with a barrier to prevent an electrical or other safety hazard;
(3) walkways are:
(4) each parking area is maintained in good repair and free of a buildup of snow or ice;
(5) a lawn sprinkler head does not create a hole or trip hazard on a playground or other recreational area;
(6) each service road, parking area, and walkway is constructed and located to facilitate the safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
(7) items likely to be a source of risk to health and safety are removed, including weeds, holes, broken glass, or broken or cut tree limbs, and that excavations or ditches are filled;
(8) playgrounds are adequately supervised during recess and school sponsored outdoor time;
(9) playground equipment, if provided, is located to permit supervision and away from risks not normally associated with playground equipment;
(10) the likelihood of a student coming into contact with an animal is minimized by:
(11) if bicycles or other transportation devices are permitted at a school, a designated area is provided and located where it will not create a safety hazard by obstructing building entry or exit ways, walkways, or vehicular traffic; and
(12) roof access is restricted to authorized users only, and inaccessible to students.