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(a) The center's premises shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Building Code (Administrative Code) of the City and the City's zoning resolutions and regulations.
(b) No center shall be operated or maintained unless the operator of the premises has obtained (1) a certificate of occupancy; or when such certificate is not required by the Building Code of the City, a statement from the Department of Buildings that the Premises comply with all applicable laws enforced by such Department; and (2) a statement from the City's Fire Department that the premises comply with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to fire control and the fire prevention directives of such Department.
(c) All electrical services shall comply with the Administrative Code of the City and the rules and regulations of the City's Department of Public Works, Bureau of Gas and Electricity. Swimming pool facilities shall comply with the applicable provisions of 24 RCNY Health Code Article 165 and the City's Building Code and zoning resolutions and regulations.
(d) Drinking water facilities shall comply with 24 RCNY Health Code Article 141.
(e) Kitchens, dining areas and food service facilities and operations, if any, shall comply with the applicable provisions of 24 RCNY Health Code Articles 81 and 87 and other applicable provisions of this Code.
(f) In the event that food is provided to the children and youths at the center, such food shall be in sufficient quantity, of good quality and serve the nutritional needs of the child or youth.
(g) The means of egress for center areas shall be maintained and free from any obstructions.
(h) All assembly areas shall have at least two means of egress. Doors shall comply with the requirements of all applicable laws enforced by the Department of Buildings and Fire Department.
(i) At year-round after-school and youth centers, the ratio of toilets shall be one to 30 for each female and one toilet and one urinal for each 60 males.
(a) Adequate insurance shall be obtained by the center and shall include workmen's compensation for the staff and comprehensive liability insurance providing coverage for the staff and the children and youths served by this center.
(b) Motor vehicles, if any, owned, leased or used by the center for transportation of staff and children or youths shall be covered by minimum liability insurance of $100,000 for death or injury to any one person and $500,000 for two or more persons.
(c) All year-round after-school and youth centers shall provide the Department with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of their insurance companies, including the amount of coverage for participants and staff.
(a) All motor vehicles and their equipment, if any, owned, leased or used by the center to transport children or youths and staff; shall be maintained in safe operating condition, inspected annually, and meet all safety tests required by federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
(b) Operators of buses used by the centers shall have a current, valid chauffeur's license, be physically capable of handling the equipment and have driving records free from serious accidents and violations.
(c) Operators of motor vehicles, other than buses, used by the center shall be at least nineteen (19) years of age and have at least one year's experience as licensed operators.
(d) While the center's children or youths are being transported, they shall be under constant, responsible and competent supervision of a member or members of the staff.
(e) The center shall provide a continuous program of transportation education for its staff and enrolled children or youths.
(f) Every motor vehicle used for transporting the center's children or youths and staff shall be equipped with a recently stocked first aid kit and emergency accessories such as fire extinguishers, tools and flares or reflectors.
(g) Drivers of the vehicles shall not be counted as staff members and shall not be used to supervise the children or youth during transportation.
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