14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-28.0
Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 934-III-28.0 - Heating and Cooling28.1 A licensee shall ensure screens are in good repair on all windows, doors, or openings to the outside used for venting the home.28.2 A licensee shall ensure that temperatures in rooms used by the children are kept at a minimum temperature of 68°F and a maximum of 82°F unless there is a conflict with federal and State energy laws.28.2.1 OCCL allows an exception if a room temperature drops within the range of 60° F- 67° F or rises within the range of 83° F- 90° F and a licensee can return that room to the proper temperature within the next four (4) hours. 28.2.1.1 If the room temperature cannot be restored within four (4) hours or the temperature is below 60°F or above 90°F, the home must close.28.2.1.2 The home must remain closed until the heating or cooling problem is resolved and the correct temperature is maintained.28.2.2 A licensee shall inform OCCL when closing is necessary.28.3 A licensee shall use air conditioning during hot weather to keep rooms used by children within the required temperature range.28.4 A licensee shall ensure all floor or window fans and cords are out of children's reach and have a safety certification mark from a nationally recognized testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories or Electro-Technical Laboratory.28.5 The licensee shall ensure heating and cooling equipment prevents injury to children by having safety shielding.28.5.1 Fire code prohibits the use of unvented, fuel-fired heating equipment such as portable kerosene heaters.28.5.2 Hot water pipes, steam radiators, electric space heaters, and wood-burning stoves must be out of children's reach to protect children against burns.28.5.3 Electric space heaters must be stable and have a safety certification mark from a nationally recognized testing laboratory.28.5.4 A licensee shall securely screen or equip fireplaces with protective guards while in use.28.6 Heating, cooling, and plumbing equipment must be properly installed, cleaned, and maintained to operate safely.14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-III-28.0
25 DE Reg. 1017 (5/1/2022) (final)