Chapter 5: Facilities, Supplies, Equipment, and Environmental Health
5.1 Overall Requirements
5.1.6 Exterior Areas
Note to Reader: See Chapter 6 for Outdoor Play Area Requirements
5.1.6.2: Construction and Maintenance of Walkways
Inside and outside stairs, ramps, porches, and other walkways to the structure should be constructed for safe use as required by the local building code and should be kept in sound condition, well-lighted, and in good repair (1). Walkways must be cleared and maintained during inclement weather to prevent falls.
RATIONALE
Prevention of slipping and tripping hazards is key to preventing injuries from falls.TYPE OF FACILITY
Center, Early Head Start, Head Start, Large Family Child Care Home, Small Family Child Care HomeRELATED STANDARDS
5.1.6.3 Drainage of Paved Surfaces5.1.6.4 Walking Surfaces