Facilities providing services to children 12 years of age and younger will have an outdoor play area.

1. A. The play area is provided with appropriate equipment to the age level of the children.
2. B. A facility play area located adjacent to a public street or highway will have the play area fenced with at least one latched gate available for emergency exits.

3. C. All stationary outdoor play equipment for children is positioned in a way which helps prevent accidents, permit freedom of action, and is securely fastened to the ground.

   (1) Outdoor play equipment for children include energy-absorbing surfaces underneath and is maintained in good repair at all times.

   (2) Power-driven tools and equipment, motor vehicles, chemicals, and like items of a dangerous nature are kept locked and secured from children. Any use of such items by the children is done only under the general supervision of a staff member.

   [1/1/99; 7.20.12.32 NMAC - Rn, 7 NMAC 20.12.32, 02/28/05]