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(3) a child with open sores or wounds does not play at the table;

(4) water is discarded after each day of use; and

(5) the table is cleaned and sanitized after each day of use. (i) Except as provided in (k) of this section, an entity that provides a play area for use by children in care shall ensure that the play area is free of hazards that can cause injury, including

(1) selecting and maintaining play equipment so that it

(A) is securely anchored, unless it is portable and self supporting;

(B) is free of entrapment, pinch, or crush points;

(C) is free of sharp points, corners, or edges; and

(D) provides clearance between the equipment and any objects that may cause injury; and

(2) covering areas around and under play equipment that has a fall height of three feet or more with shock absorbing material such as pea gravel, sand, or sawdust; concrete or asphalt may not be used under play equipment; in this paragraph, “fall height” means the vertical distance between a play surface and the area around and under the play equipment. (j) Subject to (k) of this section, an entity shall ensure that each crib, crib mattress, cot, mat, and play yard is cleaned and sanitized

(1) at least once every seven days;

(2) before assignment to another child in care; and

(3) whenever soiled. (k) Repealed 7/1/2022. (Eff. 6/23/2006, Register 178; am 4/4/2013, Register 206; am 7/1/2022, Register 242) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.010 AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.140

AS 18.05.040 AS 47.32.030 AS 47.33.005

AS 44.29.020 AS 47.32.130 AS 47.33.010