6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1010-6.10

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1010-6.10 - Equipment and Supplies

A. Instructional, athletic, recreational or other equipment used in or out of the classroom shall be maintained in a clean, safe condition.

B. Toys and equipment shall meet the current requirements of the Colorado Hazardous Substance Act, Section 25-5-501 and Section 25-5-508, et. seq., C.R.S.

C. Gym equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair. Body contact equipment surfaces shall be routinely cleaned and sanitized.

D. Equipment used in physical therapy and special education shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use.

E. Facilities shall be available for the proper storage of clean clothing, and of athletic, instructional, and recreational equipment and supplies to minimize health hazards and to facilitate cleaning.

F. Cleaning materials, tools, and maintenance equipment shall be provided and shall be safely stored and secured in a locked area. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for pesticides, toxic or hazardous cleaning and maintenance chemicals and materials shall be maintained and organized to be easy to locate in the event of a spill or accidental exposure.

G. Pesticides, toxic or hazardous cleaning and maintenance chemicals and materials shall be stored separately in a ventilated and locked cabinet or area accessible only to authorized personnel. The ventilation requirement of this section may not be required in areas where minimum quantities of the above mentioned materials are stored for daily use. In the absence of more stringent requirements flammable or combustible materials shall be stored in accordance with the 2015 National Fire Protection Association Code 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, hereby incorporated by reference.

H. Kindergartens, health service rooms, or other areas, where sleeping is permitted shall be provided with sleeping facilities including cots or pads, with washable or disposable covers. These sleeping facilities shall be maintained in good repair and provided in a clean condition for each new user.

I. Towels and wash cloths, and other linens, where provided, shall be laundered in water at least 140°F or shall reach at least 140°F in a heat drying cycle. Such linens, towels, and wash cloths shall be issued clean, used by only one person and shall be laundered after each use.

6 CCR 1010-6.10

38 CR 06, March 25, 2015, effective 4/14/2015

41 CR 04, February 25, 2018, effective 3/17/2018