6250. RECREATION SPACE AND EQUIPMENT

6250 RECREATION SPACE AND EQUIPMENT 6250.1 The facility shall provide regular and reasonable access to indoor and outdoor recreational space, equipment and supplies. 6250.2 The facility shall: (a) Maintain all recreational equipment and supplies in a safe, clean, durable condition; (b) Select such items for suitability to the resident's age and stage of development; (c) Maintain stationary outdoor recreational equipment of safe design, in good repair, without sharp protrusions and securely anchored to the ground; (d) Maintain recreation areas free from hazards and dangerous machinery; (e) Fence or enclose any outside recreation areas, if appropriate for the residents' age and stage of development; (f) Enclose with barriers all porches and patios more than thirty-six (36) inches above ground level, elevated walkways, and elevated play areas within or on the grounds; and (g) Cover with a protective surface (such as, but not limited to, mats, mulch, sand or wood chips) a tile floor, concrete, asphalt, or other hard surface under any outdoor or indoor climbing apparatus. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 8675, 8720 (September 21, 2001).