Kan. Admin. Regs. § 30-47-823

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 39, September 26, 2024

Section 30-47-823 - Outside premises

Each licensee shall ensure that all of the following requirements are met:

(a) General safety. The outside premises of the home shall be free from any objects, materials, and conditions that constitute a danger to the health or safety of each child in foster care.

(b) Outdoor play area.

(1) The play area shall be located, arranged, and maintained to allow for supervision by the caregiver and to reduce the risk of injury.

(2) The play area shall be well-drained and free of known health, safety, and environmental hazards.

(3) Play equipment shall be located in an area free from hazards, be age-appropriate, and be in good repair. Equipment that is broken, hazardous, or unsafe shall not be used. Swings and climbing equipment shall be anchored.

(c) Protection from safety hazards. Each licensee shall ensure that each child in foster care is protected from all of the following safety hazards if adjacent to or within 50 yards of the house:

(1) A busy street;

(2) railroad tracks; and

(3) a water hazard, including a ditch, a pond, a lake, and any standing water.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 30-47-823

Authorized by K.S.A. 65-508, 75-3084, and 75-3085; implementing K.S.A. 65-508; adopted by Kansas Register Volume 43, No. 21; effective 6/7/2024.