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(c) All floor and wall surfaces, water closets, lavatories, tubs, and showers must be kept clean and in good condition. (d) A birth center must provide safe emergency lighting if it does not have automatic emergency lighting. (e) All sewage, garbage, refuse, and liquid waste must be collected and disposed of in a manner to prevent the creation of an unsafe or unsanitary condition. (f) A birth center must have an electric or gas refrigerator capable of maintaining a temperature of 45° Fahrenheit or lower. (g) Vehicle parking must be provided at the ratio of two spaces for each birth room plus sufficient parking spaces to accommodate the maximum number of staff on duty at one time. On-street parking, if available, may be considered as meeting part of this requirement. Exceptions may be made with approval of the department for a center located in an area with a high population density if adequate public parking is available or if the center is accessible to a public transportation system. (h) The birth center must protect clients, their families, and others from any environmental hazard that might cause injury, including injury from a fall, electrical shock, poisoning, or burns. The birth center shall ensure that

(1) electrical outlets are covered;

(2) any toys provided by the birth center are safe for the children who will play with them;

(3) access by children to stairways is prevented;

(4) storage cabinets are kept locked;

(5) walkways, parking lots, and outside play areas are safe;

(6) ventilation and lighting are adequate;

(7) privacy is provided for clients and their families;

(8) clients, their families, and birth center personnel have adequate space, including space allotted for

(A) business operations;

(B) secure medical records storage;

(C) a waiting room and reception area;

(D) examination rooms;

(E) family rooms and play areas for children;