Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.9301 - Maintenance
Rule 301.
(1) A
foster parent shall ensure the home, grounds, and all structure on the grounds
of the property are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, and in
a reasonable state of repair within community standards.
(2) A foster parent shall ensure that all
animals are safe to be around members of the household and children who may be
placed in the home. Animals must be vaccinated in accordance with the state,
tribal, and local laws where the foster home is located.
(3) Children must be supervised during any
water activity as appropriate for their age and functioning level.
(4) Swimming pools on the premises must meet
all the following:
(a) State, tribal, and
local safety requirements.
(b)
Availability of rescue equipment at all times.
(c) A working pump and filtering system if
the swimming pool cannot be emptied after each use.
(d) A swimming pool that cannot be emptied
after each use must have a barrier on all sides and access through the barrier
must be equipped with a safety device. For more information, access "Safety
Barrier Guidelines for Residential Pools" on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission website.
(5)
Spas or hot tubs must have safety covers that are locked when not in
use.
(6) There must be an alarm on
any exterior door that leads directly to a pond or other body of water, and
water rescue equipment must be available at all times.
Notes
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