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 Title17a Social and Human Services and Resources
 SubTitle17a-150-1_17a-150-123. Child Placing Agency Licensing and Responsibilities

  Sec.17a-150-95. Physical requirements of foster and prospective adoptive homes  

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  • (a) Dwelling and furnishings shall be clean and comfortable and in good repair.

    (b) State and local fire codes shall be observed by all foster families and prospective adoptive families. A determination of reasonable fire safety shall be established by the department or child placing agency for all foster families or prospective adoptive families. In the event of a disagreement between the department or child placing agency and a foster family or prospective adoptive family regarding fire safety issues, the final determination shall be vested in the local fire marshal.

    (c) The home and grounds shall be reasonably free from anything that constitutes a hazard to children including but not limited to:

    (1) Any peeling paint inside or outside of the house which is accessible to the children shall be determined to be non-toxic in compliance with requirements of the department of public health;

    (2) equipment used by the children shall not be painted or covered by any material which is poisonous;

    (3) all swimming pools shall comply with state and local regulations; and

    (4) medicines and toxic and flammable materials shall be kept out of the reach of children.

    (d) There shall be sufficient indoor and outdoor space, ventilation, toilet facilities, light and heat to ensure the health and comfort of all members of the household.

    (e) All heating systems shall comply with the state and local building and fire codes.

    (f) Adequate sewage and garbage facilities shall be maintained.

    (g) All power driven machines or other hazardous equipment shall be properly safeguarded and their use by any foster or adoptive child properly supervised by an adult.

    (h) Emergency evacuation plans shall be established.

    (i) If a furnace is on the same floor as a living space it shall be enclosed.

    (j) All foster and prospective adoptive homes shall have smoke detectors in operating condition so as to protect sleep areas, play areas and the basement.

(Effective February 20, 1997)