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5. The child care is free of hazards, including splintered surfaces, sharp edges, protruding corners, broken or hazardous toys or play equipment, steep stairways, ice on walkways, unsecured play equipment, and unsafe playareas;

6. Insects, rodents, and other pests are controlled, and that the child care is kept free of conditions that are likely to attract or harbor pests; any pesticide use is subject to the notice and other applicable requirements of 7 AAC 10.1093;

7. Outdoor areas are well drained and free from deep depressions that may collect standing water;

8. Ventilation by natural or mechanical means is provided to keep air fresh and prevent the accumulation of heat, steam, condensation, vapors, smoke or fumes;

9. Walls and ceilings have smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surfaces, except that rough-textured and acoustical tile ceilings are permitted in bedrooms and living rooms;

10. Lead-based paint is not used and any painted surface is free from flaking;

11. Stairways and steps have handrails and nonslip treads or covering;

12. Any faucet that is accessible to children, hot water temperature is no less than one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit, and not more than one hundred and twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit;

13. An artificial light source is sufficient and appropriate for the activities performed in each area by children in care;

14. Cleaners, medicines, and other harmful substances are stored in a place that is inaccessible to children;

15. Furniture and equipment is durable, safe, easily cleanable, and is kept clean and in good repair;

16. Smoking is prohibited in the child care while children are in care and tobacco, cigarettes or other smoking products, ashtrays, lighters, or other smoking accessories are not visible or accessible to children. The home may not smell of smoke from cigarettes or other