Section Ed 1114.16 - Physical Facilities(a) Each private provider of special education or other non-LEA program shall ensure that the grounds and all structures on the grounds of the program are maintained in good repair and are free from any danger to health or safety.(b) Each private provider of special education or other non-LEA program shall develop a written schedule of maintenance and housekeeping activities to ensure that the grounds and facilities are safe and promote the health of children enrolled in the program.(c) All physical facilities in each private provider of special education or other non-LEA program used for any purpose for the education of children with disabilities shall be in compliance with New Hampshire health and fire regulations for non-public schools as established by public health statute RSA 200:11, Ed 306.07(a) - (b), Saf-C 6000, and New Hampshire school building standards as required under Ed 403.01(c) to ensure the comfort and health of children enrolled in the facility or program.(d) Each private provider of special education or other non-LEA program shall have written procedures to protect children from hazards such as:(1) The presence of asbestos;(2) The presence of lead paint;(3) Storage of hazardous materials;(7) Storage of medicines; and(8) Any unsafe access to electrical, plumbing, and heating systems.(e) A private facility or other non-LEA program shall have a policy that ensures that bathrooms, classrooms, and other areas where children spend time at the facility, are regularly cleaned to maintain health and sanitation.(f) A private provider of special education or other non-LEA program shall have securely locked storage spaces for all harmful, poisonous, or toxic materials that shall not be used for any other purpose. Keys to locked storage spaces shall be available only to authorized staff members.(g) Fences at a private provider of special education or other non-LEA program shall be in good repair.(h) Hazardous areas at a private provider of special education or other non-LEA program, such as steep grades, cliffs, open pits, swimming pools, high voltage boosters, or high speed roads, shall be fenced off or have natural barriers to protect children.(i) Playground equipment at a private provider of special education or other non-LEA program shall be so located, installed, and maintained as to ensure the safety of children.N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 1114.16
(see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ed 1100) #9197, eff 6-28-08
Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 15, Filed April 13, 2017, Proposed by #12141, Effective 3/24/2017, Expires 3/24/2027.