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).