7 AAC 67.323 - Premises

(a) A foster home shall ensure that

(1) the foster home and premises are kept clean, sanitary, safe, in good repair, and free of hazards, including splintered surfaces, sharp edges, protruding comers, broken or hazardous toys, steep stairways, ice on walkways, and unsafe play areas;

(2) insects, rodents, and other pests are controlled and that the foster home and premises are kept free of conditions that are likely to attract or harbor pests; any pesticide use is subject to the applicable requirements of 7 AAC 10.1093; if the department determines that the home is not adequately controlling pests, the department may require the licensee to hire a commercial pest control applicator certified under 18 AAC 90, or to take other appropriate action if a commercial pest control applicator is not available in the community;

(3) lead-based paint is not used, and any painted surface is free from flaking;

(4) hot water temperature is not less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and not more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit, for any fixture that is accessible to adults or children;

(5) an artificial light source is provided in each area of the foster home; the light must be sufficient and appropriate for the activities performed in each area;

(6) cleaners, medicines, toxic materials, and other harmful substances are stored in a place that is inaccessible to children in care;

(7) furniture and equipment are durable, safe, and easily cleanable, and are kept clean and in good repair;

(8) only nontoxic arts-and-crafts materials are used; and

(9) the department is aware of and approves placement in the home of common household plants that are poisonous, including a poinsettia, a dieffenbachia, an English ivy, a mother-in-law, and a philodendron.

(b) At the time of licensing, the department will inspect a foster home to determine if the home meets the applicable requirements of this section. Based on the inspection, or if the department determines that it is necessary for purposes of public health, safety, or welfare, the department may require a licensing safety and supervision plan be written to address hazardous conditions identified on the premises.

Notes

7 AAC 67.323

Eff. 7/1/2022, Register 242, July 2022

Authority:AS 44.30.020

AS 47.14.120

AS 47.32.010

AS 47.32.030

AS 47.32.110

AS 47.32.130

AS 47.32.140