S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:17:32

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024

Section 67:42:17:32 - Hazardous conditions

The following hazards that could pose a risk to the health and well-being of a child shall be made inaccessible:

(1) Firearms, including pellet guns, BB guns, and cap guns. If present, they shall be unloaded, equipped with child protective devices, and kept under lock and key with the ammunition locked separately in areas inaccessible to the children;

(2) Matches, lighters and candles;

(3) Tobacco products;

(4) Choking and strangulation hazards;

(5) Tip-over hazards;

(6) Unused electrical outlets without outlet covers or tamper-resistant covers;

(7) A platform measuring more than thirty inches above ground level. If present, the platform requires a railing; and

(8) Other hazardous conditions.

The department may direct a provider to remove or correct a hazardous condition or circumstance not covered in this chapter if the department considers the conditions or circumstances to have the potential to cause injury or illness to the children in care.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:17:32

49 SDR 124, effective 7/3/2023

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16(2)(6).