Ind. Admin. Code tit. 465, r. 2-13-77 – Maintenance and safety

Sec. 77. (a) The buildings and premises of each child caring institution shall at all times be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition and in a good state of repair.

(b) The child caring institution shall maintain the following safety precautions:

(1) Keep poisons and harmful chemicals under lock.
(2) Store other hazardous materials and equipment including cleaning supplies, polishes, bleaches, detergents, matches, and tools in a place locked to children.
(3) Prohibit the storage and use of firearms on the property.
(4) Provide adult supervision whenever power equipment is being used by children.
(5) Maintain or repair outdoor play space and grounds of the child caring institution and keep grounds free from observable hazards.

(c) A person holding at least a Red Cross advanced life saving certificate, or YMCA equivalent, shall be on duty at all times when a swimming pool or other swimming area is in use. A minimum of two (2) flotation lifesaving devices shall be provided for each pool or swimming area.

(Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-13-77; filed Jun 27, 1991, 12:00 p.m.: 14 IR 2062; readopted filed Jul 12, 2001, 1:40 p.m.: 24 IR 4235; readopted filed Nov 27, 2007, 6:52 a.m.: 20071226-IR-465070551RFA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 4:02 p.m.: 20131225-IR-465130459RFA; readopted filed Oct 10, 2019, 10:42 a.m.: 20191106-IR-465190320RFA; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 10:46 a.m.: 20251112-IR-465250623RFA) NOTE: Transferred from the Division of Family Resources (470 IAC 3-15-77) to the Department of Child Services (465 IAC 2-13-77) by P.L.234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1, 2005.