Section 400.1934. Heating; ventilation; lighting.

Rule 34. (1) Each room that is used by children in care shall have adequate ventilation and be maintained at a safe and comfortable temperature so that children do not become overheated, chilled, or cold. Both   of  the following shall apply:

(a)    The temperature shall be not less than 65 degrees Fahrenheit at a point 2 feet above the floor.

(b)    Measures shall be taken to cool the children  when  the  temperature exceeds 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

(2)    Windows and doors that are used for ventilation shall be screened and in good repair.

(3)     A carbon monoxide detector, bearing a safety certification mark of a recognized testing laboratory such as UL (Underwriters Laboratories) or ETL (Electrotechnical Laboratory), shall be placed on all  levels    approved for child care.

(4)   The lowest level of the child care home shall have levels of radon gases not to exceed 4 picocuries per liter of air.  Documentation   of   the results shall be kept on file in the home. Those  homes  registered  or licensed before the effective date of these rules shall have  6  months   from the effective date of these rules to comply.

(5)       All  child-use   areas  shall   have   adequate    natural   and/or artificial lighting.

History: 2005 AACS; 2009 AACS.