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device installed on each level. Each device must be less than ten (10) years old, or newer if necessary to comply with the manufacturer’s recommended replacement date.

b. The provider must also have at least one (1) fully charged 2A:10BC dry chemical fire extinguisher strategically located on each level of the child care. The fire extinguisher must be installed, inspected, tested, and serviced according to the requirements of 13 AAC 50.025(47).

3. Other Requirements A provider shall ensure: a. The child care is free of any accumulation of combustible waste material and other fire hazards in or around the premise;

b. Flammable or combustible liquids are stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid specifically designed for holding flammable or combustible liquids, and ensure these liquids are kept out of the reach of children; c. Each heating device meets the applicable requirements of 7 AAC 10.1015; and If the child care uses oil, wood, natural gas, or propane as a heating or cooking fuel, an operating carbon monoxide detector is installed in each hallway outside of or within each sleeping area, and each device is regularly inspected, tested, and serviced. If the home is multi-level, there must be at least one (1) operating carbon monoxide detector installed on each level.

4240-3 F. FIRST AID KIT REQUIREMENTS An Approved Relative provider must post emergency telephone numbers, including the number for the poison control center, near the telephone. The provider must maintain first aid kits in accordance with 7 AAC 10.1075 which requires at least one (1) first aid kit that is kept at the child care; at least one (1) additional first aid kit for field trips or outings away from the child care; and an abbreviated first aid kit for outings of thirty (30) minutes or less such as a neighborhood walk. The provider must restock each first aid kit after use and ensure any expiration date is not exceeded. 1. First Aid Kit Must Contain A provider must have a container that will hold all the following