Section 290. General physical plant requirements for centers serving children of preschool age or younger  


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  • In areas used by children of preschool age or younger, the following shall apply:

    1. Guardrails and handrails shall be provided in accordance with the USBC (13VAC5-62) in effect at time of first occupancy or construction.

    2. Fans, when used, shall be out of reach of children and cords shall be secured so as not to create a tripping hazard.

    3. Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.

Historical Notes

Former 22VAC15-30-360 derived from VR175-08-01 § 4.3, eff. November 1, 1993; amended, Volume 12, Issue 04, eff. March 1, 1996; Volume 14, Issue 21, eff. September 1, 1998; Volume 21, Issue 12, eff. June 1, 2005; amended and renumbered as 22VAC40-185-290, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 01, eff. November 1, 2012.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.