470 IAC 3-4.7-102 Combustible materials

Sec. 102. (a) Staff shall keep the center free from fire hazards. (b) The center shall not permit trash that contains combustible materials, such as paper, rags, or cardboard, to accumulate on the premises. (c) Staff shall keep hoods above stoves and other equipment free of dust and grease. (d) Kitchen hoods shall be installed where required under the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. The center shall have all kitchen hoods serviced and maintained according to the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC and have available records to document compliance. (e) Staff shall keep storage areas clean and free from clutter. (f) All storage shall be at least twenty-four (24) inches from the ceiling. (g) The center shall store flammable liquids as follows: (1) Only in quantities and in rooms specifically permitted by the rules of the FPBSC under 675 IAC. (2) In a room that is inaccessible to children. (3) In tightly sealed containers when not in use. (h) The center shall not use flammable decorative materials unless the materials are inherently flame retardant or made flame retardant, except as follows: (1) The center may display educational materials in a manner so as not to create a fire hazard. (2) The center may have live, uncut, and nonpoisonous plants and trees. (3) The center may display flammable wall decorations as long as the decorations do not exceed five percent (5%) of the gross wall area and are distributed in a manner so as not to create a fire hazard.