14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-32.0 - Heating and Cooling
32.1 A licensee shall keep temperatures in rooms used by the children at a minimum temperature of 68°F and a maximum of 82°F unless overridden by federal and State energy laws.
32.2 A licensee shall ensure that each habitable room has a window, working heating, and cooling ventilation.
32.3 Floor or window fans must be inaccessible to children and bear the safety certification mark of a recognized testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories or Electro-Technical Laboratory.
32.4 A licensee shall ensure heating, cooling, and plumbing equipment is properly installed, cleaned, and maintained to operate safely.
32.5 A licensee shall ensure heating and cooling equipment prevents injury to children by having safety shielding.
32.5.1 Fire code prohibits the use of heating equipment such as portable, open-flame, space heaters.
32.5.2 Hot water pipes, steam radiators, and wood-burning stoves shall be out of children's reach to protect children against burns.
32.5.3 Electric space heaters are prohibited.
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