(1) If the local fire authority states in writing that an applicant for a new license or a renewal does not require a fire inspection, OL shall verify the applicant's compliance by ensuring:
- (a) address numbers and letters are readable from the street;
- (b) boiler, mechanical, and electrical panel rooms are not used for storage;
- (c) exit doors operate properly and are well maintained;
- (d) there are no obstructions in exits, aisles, corridors, and stairways;
- (e) there are working smoke detectors that are properly installed on each level of the building; and
- (f) there is at least one unobstructed fire extinguisher on each level of the building, currently charged and serviced, and mounted not more than five feet above the floor.
(2) If an applicant for a new license or a renewal serves food and the local health department states in writing that a kitchen inspection is not required, OL shall verify the applicant's compliance by ensuring:
- (a) any chemical is stored away from food and food service items;
- (b) food is properly stored, kept to the proper temperature, and in good condition;
- (c) any reusable food holder, utensil, and food preparation surface is washed, rinsed, and sanitized before each use;
- (d) the refrigerator is clean, in good repair, and working at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit;
- (e) there is a working handwashing sink in the kitchen;
- (f) there is a working stem thermometer available to check cooking and hot-hold temperatures; and
- (g) there is a working thermometer in the refrigerator.
KEY: child care facilities, licensed family child care
Date of Last Change: June 5, 2026
Notice of Continuation: June 17, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-402