Authority: IC 12-13-5-3

Affected: IC 12-17.2-4

Sec. 92. (a) The center shall make plans for the protection of children in the event of a disaster.

(b) The center shall post written disaster, evacuation, and shelter procedures for an internal and an external disaster in the following areas:

1. (1) All areas used by children.
2. (2) Kitchen.
3. (3) Offices.
4. (4) Hallways.

(c) Fire exit routes shall not pass through the following:

1. (1) Kitchens.
2. (2) Storerooms.
3. (3) Bathrooms.
4. (4) Closets.
5. (5) Any area where motor vehicles or gasoline powered equipment are stored.
6. (6) Spaces used for similar purposes.

(d) Staff shall obtain accurate head counts of children and staff in the event of evacuations or drills at the child care center.

(Division of Family Resources; 470 IAC 3-4.7-92; filed Aug 11, 2003, 3:00 p.m.: 27 IR 145; readopted filed Oct 24, 2007, 11:25 a.m.: 20071121-IR-470070448RFA; readopted filed Aug 23, 2013, 3:36 p.m.: 20130918-IR-470130306RFA; readopted filed Nov 13, 2019, 11:56 a.m.: 20191211-IR-470190490RFA)