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
5.1.6.3: Drainage of Paved Surfaces
All paved surfaces should be well-drained to avoid accumulation of water and ice.
RATIONALE
Well-drained paved surfaces help prevent injury and deterioration of the surface by discouraging the accumulation of water and ice (1).TYPE OF FACILITY
Center, Early Head Start, Head Start, Large Family Child Care Home, Small Family Child Care HomeREFERENCES
- Whole Building Design Guide Secure/Safe Committee. 2010. Ensure occupant safety and health. National Institute of Building Sciences. http://www.wbdg.org/design/ensure_health.php.