- A. The facility must be kept free from offensive odors and accumulations of dirt, rubbish, dust, and safety hazards.
- B. Children’s rooms, examination rooms, meeting rooms, waiting rooms and other areas of daily usage must be cleaned daily.
- C. Floors and walls shall be constructed of a finish that can be easily cleaned. The floor polishes will provide a slip-resistant finish.
- D. Bathrooms, lavatories, and drinking fountains shall be cleaned daily and as often as necessary to maintain a clean and sanitary condition.
- E. Deodorizers may not be used to mask odors caused by unsanitary conditions or poor housekeeping practices.
- F. Combustibles such as cleaning rags and compounds must be kept in closed metal containers in areas providing adequate ventilation and away from childrens’ rooms and common areas.
- G. Poisonous or flammable substances must not be stored in residential sleeping areas, food preparation areas or food storage areas. All poisonous substances must be kept in a locked cabinet or other container inaccessible to the children and away from living and common areas.
- H. Storage areas shall be kept free from accumulations of refuse, discarded equipment, furniture, paper, and the like.
[7.8.3.59 NMAC – N, 05/15/01]