1. 1. “Care provider” means a person licensed or certified to provide care or supervision in a home or program that is regulated by OLCR.
2. 2. “Firearm” means a handgun, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, or other weapon that is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive.
3. 3. “Hazard” means a condition or situation that may cause or result in physical injury or illness to a child or vulnerable adult.
4. 4. “Individual receiving care” means a child or adult who receives or is eligible for the services listed in R6-18-701.
5. 5. “Life-Safety Inspection” means an examination of the premises by OLCR to verify compliance with standards intended to safeguard children and vulnerable adults from fire hazards and from other hazardous conditions.
6. 6. “Lock” means a device operated by a key, combination, magnet, or keycard to safeguard medications, swimming pools, and highly toxic substances.
7. 7. “Medication” means both prescription and over-the-counter remedies approved as drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
8. 8. “Mobile home” means a trailer that is mounted on wheels or a platform with utility connections exposed under the trailer.
9. 9. “OLCR” means the Office of Licensing, Certification, and Regulation, which is based in the Arizona Department of Economic Security.

10. 10. “Pool” means any natural or man-made body of water that:

    1. a. Could be used for swimming, recreational, or decorative purposes;
    2. b. Is greater than 18 inches in depth; and
    3. c. Includes swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, fountains, and fish-ponds.

11. 11. “Safeguard” means to take reasonable measures to eliminate the risk of harm to an individual receiving care. Where a specific method is not otherwise prescribed in this Article, safeguarding may include:

    1. a. Locking up a particular substance or item;
    2. b. Putting a substance or item out of reach;
    3. c. Erecting a barrier that prevents an individual receiving care from reaching a particular place, item, or substance;
    4. d. Using protective safety devices; or
    5. e. Providing supervision.

12. 12. “Setting” means:

    1. a. The home or building used to provide care or supervision; and
    2. b. The surrounding property and buildings that are owned, leased, or controlled by the care-provider.
13. 13. “Skirting” means the barrier around the base of a mobile home that is intended to protect utility connections from damage or unauthorized contact.
14. 14. “Slip-resistant surface” means the flooring provides friction to help prevent falls when the surface is wet. A slip resistant surface may be achieved by rippling or corrugating the surface, applying textured strips, installing a secured carpet, using rubber mats, and other similar measures.
15. 15. “Trigger locked” means a firearm has been rendered temporarily or permanently inoperable by blocking the firing or discharge mechanism for the firearm with a locked device.
16. 16. “UL Approved” means an electrical device bears the safety certification mark of a recognized testing laboratory, such as UL (Underwriters Laboratories) or ETL (Electrotechnical Laboratory).

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 3501, effective October 24, 2005 (05-3).