OAR 414-350-0170
Home Safety
(1)
All floor levels used by children for play and napping shall have two usable exits to ground level.(2)
All rooms used by children for play and napping shall have two usable exits.(3)
Obstructions, including furniture, storage of supplies, or any other items shall not be placed in a manner that blocks usable exits.(4)
There shall be at least one 2-A-10 BC-rated fire extinguisher on each floor of the home. Fire extinguishers shall be easily accessible, kept out of the reach of children, and located along the path of emergency exiting.(5)
Smoke alarms shall be:(a)
Installed on each floor level of the home and in any area where children nap; and(b)
Maintained in operating order.(6)
Candles or other open flame decorative devices are prohibited, except for the brief use of celebratory candles.(7)
Matches and lighters shall be kept in locked storage when not in use.(8)
A portable light source, to be used in emergencies, shall be:(a)
Available in all activity areas used by children;(b)
In working condition; and(c)
Stored in an easily accessible place.(9)
Items of potential danger (e.g., cleaning supplies and equipment, paints, poisonous and toxic materials, plastic bags, aerosols, detergents) shall be:(a)
Kept in the original container or labeled;(b)
Stored under child-proof lock; and(c)
Kept away from food service supplies.(10)
The provider shall protect children from safety hazards, including but not limited to:(a)
A rigid screen or guard shall be installed to prevent children from falling into a fireplace or against a heater or wood stove;(b)
A movable barrier, such as mesh-type gate, shall be placed at the top and/or bottom of all stairways accessible to infants and toddlers. Gates and enclosures should have the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Assn. (JPMA) certification seal to ensure safety;(c)
Child-proof latches shall be installed on all cupboards, closets, and drawers that contain hazardous objects and may be accessible to preschool-age and younger children;(d)
Firearms, ammunition, and other potentially hazardous equipment, such as darts, other projectiles, power tools, and knives shall be kept under lock:(A)
Firearms, pellet or BB guns must be unloaded and kept in areas not used by child care children; and(B)
Ammunition shall be stored separately from firearms;(e)
Hot water heaters shall be equipped with a safety release valve and an overflow pipe that directs water to the floor or to another approved location;(f)
Unused appliances, such as old refrigerators or freezers, that present a risk for entrapment, shall be secured so as to prevent entry by children;(g)
Clear glass panels in doors shall be clearly marked at child level;(h)
All exposed electrical outlets in rooms used by preschool or younger children shall have hard-to-remove protective caps or safety devices when not in use;(i)
Extension cords shall not be used as permanent wiring. All appliance cords will be in good condition and multiple connectors for cords will not be used. A grounded power strip outlet with built-in over-current protection may be used;(j)
Floors shall be free of splinters, large unsealed cracks, sliding rugs, and other hazards;(k)
Devices which generate heat and are hot from recent use shall be inaccessible to children; and(l)
After painting or laying carpet, the certified home must be aired out completely for at least 24 hours with good ventilation before children are allowed to return.(11)
The provider shall have written evidence that any wood stove in the home has been inspected and approved for use by the local building official.(12)
All wood stove and fireplace flues shall be cleaned as needed or, at a minimum, once a year. A written record of cleaning shall be maintained on site.(13)
The use of unvented, fuel-fired space heaters is prohibited.(14)
Flammable and combustible liquids, such as paint thinner and gasoline, shall be stored in the original container or a safety container and, if over one gallon, kept in an unattached storage building.(15)
All caregivers and children shall practice at least one aspect of the emergency plan, as described in OAR 414-350-0050 (General Requirements)(8)(c), once per month.(a)
Evacuating the home shall be practiced at least eight times per year. If the facility is certified to care for more than 12 children and more than 4 children regularly in care are under 24 months of age, evacuating the home shall be practiced monthly.(b)
The provider shall maintain a written record showing the date, time of day, participants, and type of emergency of each emergency plan practice session.(16)
The written plan for evacuating and removing children to a safe location in an emergency must be posted in the home and must be familiar to the children and the caregivers. The plan must include:(a)
Procedures for notifying parents or other adults responsible for the children, of the relocation and how children will be reunited with their families;(b)
Procedures to address the needs of individual children, including infants and toddlers, children with special needs, and children with chronic medical conditions;(c)
An acceptable method to ensure that all children in attendance are accounted for;(d)
Procedures in the event that children must shelter-in-place or if the child-care home must be locked-down so that no one can enter or leave; and(e)
Procedures for maintaining continuity of child-care operations.(17)
The provider must take precautions to protect children from vehicular traffic. The provider shall:(a)
Require drop off and pick up only at the curb or at an off-street location protected from traffic.(b)
Assure that any adult who supervises drop-off and loading can see and assure that children are clear of the perimeter of all vehicles before any vehicle moves.(18)
Other hazards observed in the certification process must be corrected.
Source:
Rule 414-350-0170 — Home Safety, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=414-350-0170.