Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART V. Children, Youth, and Families Manual |
Subpart E. Residential Agencies, Facilities and Services |
Article I. Licensing/Approval |
Chapter 3800. Child Residential and Day Treatment Facilities |
Section 3800.87. Surfaces
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(a) Floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors and other surfaces shall be free of hazards.
(b) If the facility was constructed before 1978 and serves one or more children who are 2 years of age or younger or who are likely to ingest inedible substances, the facility shall test all layers of interior paint in the facility and exterior paint and soil accessible in the play and recreation areas, for lead content. If lead content exceeds .06% in wet paint, .5% in a paint chip sample or 400 ppm in the soil, lead remediation activity is required based on recommendations of the Department of Health. Documentation of lead testing, results and corrections made shall be kept.
(c) The facility may not use asbestos products for any renovations or new construction.
Notation
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3800.302 (relating to exceptions for outdoor and mobile programs).