(a) The provider shall permit parents, guardians or other person in loco parentis to inspect the home for safety precautions. The provider shall remove or correct any safety hazard from both indoor and outdoor areas of the premises accessible to children including, but not limited to, placing all toxic, poisonous and dangerous substances and materials out of reach, removing sharp or dangerous objects, surfaces and hazards, repairing loose flooring or floor boards, and removing peeling and/or accessible lead paint.
(b) The provider shall have operable smoke and fire detectors, cover all electrical outlets, provide operable fire extinguishers in the kitchen and other appropriate areas, provide flashlights or other emergency lighting, and an emergency evacuation plan with alternative routes.
(c) Outdoor play areas shall be protected from traffic and other hazards including glass, construction materials, dangerous or sharp objects or equipment, standing water, animals and insects, and shall be enclosed in accordance with Section 1149.18 of the Codified Ordinances. All play equipment shall be kept safe.
(d) The home of the provider shall be maintained in compliance with the Exterior Property Maintenance, Housing and Fire Prevention Codes.
(Ord. 89-98. Passed 10-1-90.)